US Authorities Raid Ilhan Omar’s Home Amid Immigration Fraud Probe

US federal authorities raided the Washington, DC, residence of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation reportedly involving immigration fraud allegations, triggering accusations of political retaliation against President Donald Trump.

The Justice Department confirmed that Homeland Security Investigations, a division of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), executed a court-authorized search warrant. Officials did not disclose specific details about the investigation.

According to a person familiar with the case, investigators are examining immigration documents completed by Omar’s late father when she was a child.

Omar, a Somali-born lawmaker representing Minnesota, condemned the raid as an attempt to intimidate a political opponent.

"For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns," Omar wrote on social media. "This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced."

The investigation comes just weeks before the November 3 US midterm elections, when Omar, 44, is seeking her fifth term in Congress.

Trump administration border czar Tom Homan confirmed that the Justice Department is coordinating the investigation with the Department of Homeland Security but declined to discuss its details.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin previously suggested that Omar could face deportation if authorities established that her original immigration status was invalid.

Democratic leaders strongly criticized the federal raid. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, alongside Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar, described the operation as "deeply disturbing" and questioned whether federal law enforcement was being used against Trump's political opponents.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz similarly accused Trump of abusing presidential authority ahead of the elections.

Republican Representative Nancy Mace defended potential legal consequences, arguing that Omar should face denaturalization and removal if immigration fraud is proven.

The timing has also raised concerns about longstanding Justice Department practices discouraging politically sensitive investigative actions close to elections.

Former federal prosecutor Randall Eliason said the raid appeared inconsistent with traditional safeguards designed to prevent election interference.

The controversy follows several Trump administration investigations involving prominent critics, including former FBI Director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James and former national security adviser John Bolton.

Omar has repeatedly accused Trump of targeting her through inflammatory political rhetoric. She has also reported receiving death threats, while a Minnesota man was recently sentenced to 14 months in prison for assaulting her over her political views.