Ilhan Omar’s DC Home Raided in Federal Fraud Probe

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., was raided early Monday morning by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of a federal criminal investigation into her immigration documents ^[1]. The search was conducted under a judicially authorized warrant secured by the Department of Justice (DOJ), according to a DOJ spokesperson who spoke with Fox News Digital.

The probe centers on immigration paperwork allegedly filled out by Omar’s late father when she was a child, according to sources cited by Fox News ^[1]. Two sources close to the investigation confirmed the ongoing probe to reporters weeks after Border Czar Tom Homan stated Omar was under criminal investigation.

The Independent reports that federal agents, specifically Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), executed the search, though details remain scarce ^[2]. The DOJ declined to provide further information, stating only that the action was part of an ongoing federal investigation ^[1].

Omar, a Minnesota Democrat and prominent progressive voice in Congress, has not publicly addressed the raid. An email seeking comment was sent to her office, but no response has been received ^[2].

This is a developing story. Authorities have not confirmed the nature of the alleged fraud, nor whether Omar is a target or a subject of the investigation. The investigation’s scope and timeline remain unclear. No charges have been filed.

The raid marks a significant escalation in scrutiny over Omar’s immigration history, which has previously drawn attention due to her background as a Somali-born immigrant who became a U.S. citizen ^[1].