Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home Monday as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
The Department of Justice said Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant but did not identify Omar as the target or disclose details about the investigation. Sources said the yearslong probe involves immigration and fraud allegations, as well as whistleblowers, documents, and witness testimony.
Omar condemned the search as political retaliation, accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing federal law enforcement.
“This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced,” Omar wrote on X.
House Democratic leaders called the search “deeply disturbing” and promised to pursue accountability, describing it as a potential abuse of federal power against one of Trump’s political opponents.
The timing has also drawn scrutiny because Omar is seeking reelection and the midterm elections are 22 days away. Justice Department policy prohibits prosecutors and agents from timing investigative actions or public statements to influence an election, and directs them to seek guidance when election timing could raise concerns.
The White House and Department of Homeland Security referred questions to the Justice Department. No charges have been announced.