Federal Investigation on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Sister

Recent Developments: Rep. Ilhan Omar’s older sister, Sahra Noor, was recently questioned by federal investigators. This inquiry relates to an ongoing immigration fraud investigation focused on Rep. Omar. The questioning followed a raid on Omar’s Washington, D.C. residence, shared with her husband.

Background Information: Noor, like Omar, escaped Somalia’s civil war as a child and entered the United States. She resides in Kenya and had been visiting for her book promotion, Salt in the Snow: A Somali Immigrant Story. Amidst the investigation, Noor canceled her scheduled book tour stop in Minnesota citing a family emergency.

Details of the Investigation: The raid, conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, involved a search warrant related to potential falsification of citizenship documents by Omar or her father. This raises serious legal questions as former Border Czar Tom Homan mentioned denaturalization could be a consequence if the allegations hold.

Action Taken: Omar’s attorneys have demanded the return of confiscated property, including her phone, passport, and computer.

Political Reactions: Omar publicly condemned the raid, labeling it as political targeting by former President Trump’s DHS. She argued that it represented misuse of federal power against political adversaries.

Statements from Officials: Vice President JD Vance, in an interview, clarified that the investigation aims to follow legal processes without political bias. He contrasted this approach to alleged practices of the Biden administration.

Additional Information: Multiple subpoenas have been issued to individuals connected to Omar, including family members. Omar has remained out of public view since the raid while her spouse has been seen performing daily activities.

Fox News Digital attempted to reach Sahra Noor and Omar’s attorneys prior to the article’s publication, but received no response.