Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home in immigration inquiry

Ekonominin Sesi - International (English) · Oct 20, 2026 · 1m

Federal agents conducted a search of Representative Ilhan Omar’s residence in Washington, D.C., as part of an inquiry into her immigration documents, reported Guardian writer Arwa Mahdawi. During the operation, agents took Omar's phone, and it was said that grand jury subpoenas had been sent to some of her family members. Omar escaped Somalia as a young child and later became a naturalized U.S. citizen at age 17. President Donald Trump stated he had no role in the raid. Democratic leaders in the House expressed concerns, calling attention to what they described as a troubling misuse of…