Federal agents executed a search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., residence before sunrise Monday as part of an ongoing criminal investigation reportedly examining the Minnesota Democrat’s immigration history.
The operation began at approximately 6 a.m., with multiple Homeland Security Investigations agents seen outside Omar’s home wearing jackets identifying the federal agency.
Two sources familiar with the investigation said authorities are examining immigration paperwork completed by Omar’s late father when she was a child.
The Department of Justice confirmed that Homeland Security Investigations carried out the search using a warrant authorized by a judge.
“Today in the Washington, D.C., area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice,” a DOJ spokesperson said. “This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal investigation.”
The Justice Department later confirmed that the investigation is criminal in nature.
Officials, however, have not publicly disclosed the specific potential offenses under investigation.
No criminal charges have been announced against Omar.
The execution of a search warrant also does not establish that she committed a crime.
Still, the early-morning operation represents a major development involving one of the most prominent progressive Democrats in Congress.
Omar, who represents Minnesota and has frequently clashed with President Donald Trump, is a member of the progressive congressional group commonly known as the Squad.
White House border czar Tom Homan previously said in September that Omar was the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation.
The latest search has renewed attention around longstanding allegations concerning Omar’s immigration history.
Omar was born in Somalia and came to the United States as a child.
Critics have repeatedly alleged that her 2009 marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi was connected to an immigration fraud scheme.
Some have claimed Elmi was Omar’s brother and that the marriage was designed to circumvent immigration laws.
Omar has consistently denied those accusations.
The allegations have not been established in court.
According to the source, investigators are now examining immigration documents connected to Omar’s late father, although authorities have not explained exactly what they are seeking or how those documents relate to the broader investigation.
Potential legal complications could also arise because some of the events at issue allegedly occurred many years ago.
Statutes of limitations could affect whether prosecutors would be able to pursue charges tied to older conduct, depending on what investigators ultimately uncover.
Omar has also faced unrelated scrutiny involving financial disclosures tied to her husband, political consultant Tim Mynett.
Her 2024 disclosure reportedly listed business interests associated with Mynett with values ranging between approximately $6 million and $30 million.
A later 2025 filing reportedly showed dramatically lower asset values, with estimates reaching a maximum of about $125,000.
The large difference attracted criticism and questions surrounding the couple’s finances.
However, inconsistencies or changes in financial disclosure valuations do not by themselves establish criminal wrongdoing.
Omar’s office has previously said the congresswoman is not a millionaire and has pushed back against scrutiny surrounding the family’s finances.
The federal search comes as the Trump administration continues emphasizing immigration enforcement and investigations into alleged fraud.
Homeland Security Investigations handles a wide range of criminal cases, including immigration offenses, financial fraud, human trafficking and international smuggling, per Trending Politics.
Exactly what investigators removed from Omar’s home, if anything, has not been publicly disclosed.
Authorities also have not announced whether Omar herself is expected to be interviewed or whether additional searches are planned.
For now, the investigation remains active, with the Justice Department confirming only that the raid was authorized by a judge and connected to an ongoing criminal matter.
Omar has not been charged with a crime, and the allegations surrounding her immigration history remain unproven.
But the pre-dawn search represents a significant escalation from years of political accusations into a formal federal law enforcement action.
