Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is facing renewed examination of her immigration history following a search of her Washington, D.C. home by federal agents. Recent reports include details about federal subpoenas to her relatives and a request from her congressional staff to alter her birth year in public records.
The New York Times reports that federal investigators have subpoenaed Omar’s sister, Sahra Noor, and at least one other family member. They are investigating potential fraud and false statements in immigration documents. Fox News has confirmed that multiple family members received subpoenas.
Additionally, the New York Post detailed a request by Omar’s staff to the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library to change her birth year from 1981 to 1982 in May 2019. This adjustment was questioned by a former political opponent who doubts the Minnesota Democrat’s account of her path to U.S. citizenship.
Federal agents conducted a raid on Omar’s Washington, D.C. home, as reported by Homeland Security Investigations. Sources familiar with the investigation stated that the search is part of an ongoing criminal probe related to her immigration paperwork. The Justice Department confirmed the action was part of an authorized federal criminal investigation.
Omar denies any immigration violations and accuses the Trump administration of using the law against her. On social media, she described the actions as an attempt to target political opponents.
In 2019, Omar’s staff contacted the Minnesota library to correct her birth year. The library’s director confirmed they received this request, although the original year was added from other sources without documentation. The change did not trigger the recent search. Omar maintains she earned her citizenship through her father’s naturalization process before she turned 18.
AJ Kern, who challenged Omar in the 2022 Democratic primary, has raised concerns about when Omar’s father became a citizen. The Times reports that investigators are reviewing whether Omar’s father, Nur Omar Mohamed, misrepresented information on immigration forms.
The full scope of the investigation is unclear. While subpoenas do not confirm wrongdoing, past federal inquiries into Omar’s immigration history did not lead to charges.
In addition, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro noted a separate investigation into Omar’s financial disclosures. They reported significant changes in the value of businesses linked to Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett.
Omar revised her financial disclosures in April to account for business liabilities, which reduced the reported assets. The Office of Congressional Conduct found no substantial evidence of false reporting.
President Donald Trump commented on the situation, and Vice President JD Vance indicated openness to follow the facts in the case.