US Immigration Agents Search Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Key Takeaways
- US immigration agents searched Representative Ilhan Omar's home.
- The search is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.
- Omar condemned the raid as political intimidation by President Trump.
- President Trump denied involvement in the Justice Department probe.
US immigration agents searched the Washington DC-area home of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, according to the Department of Justice. Homeland Security Investigations executed the warrant, though further details were not immediately released.
Omar condemned the search as an abuse of power and an attempt by President Donald Trump to target political opponents. President Trump denied personal involvement in the investigation while maintaining his criticism of the congresswoman. The raid's proximity to the upcoming midterm elections has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers.
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