Federal authorities are investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar for potential immigration fraud after years of questions raised by investigative author Peter Schweizer went unanswered, with a raid on her Washington home producing DNA evidence and passport seizures.

Decade of Dodged Questions

Schweizer has pressed Omar for a decade on immigration-related allegations, including claims about her marriage history and citizenship application. Omar repeatedly dismissed the inquiries as politically motivated attacks, refusing to provide documentation or answers to specific questions about her immigration timeline.

The congresswoman became a U.S. citizen after arriving as a refugee from Somalia. Critics have questioned the circumstances of her marriages and whether any false statements were made during her naturalization process, allegations Omar has called conspiracy theories.

Federal Investigation Confirmed

White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed that Omar is now the subject of a federal investigation into the longstanding allegations. The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are conducting the inquiry, according to officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Federal authorities raided Omar's Washington residence, seizing her personal passport and mobile phone. More than a dozen grand jury subpoenas have been issued, including to some of her relatives. The DNA evidence obtained during the search has not been publicly detailed, but sources indicate it relates to family relationship claims.

Omar Denies Wrongdoing

Omar has adamantly denied committing immigration fraud and called the investigation an abuse of power. Her legal team argues the probe is politically motivated, launched by a Trump administration seeking to target political opponents ahead of the midterm elections.

No charges have been filed, and no court has found that Omar committed fraud. Legal experts note that denaturalization requires formal legal proceedings and proof of material misrepresentation during the naturalization process. No complaint has been filed against Omar in federal court, according to public records.

Political Implications

House Oversight Chair James Comer has demanded the release of immigration documents related to Omar and vowed contempt proceedings if the administration does not comply. Sen. Markwayne Mullin suggested the investigation could result in Omar being deported if illegal activity is uncovered, though he cautioned the case remains under investigation.

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin warned Republicans that working for Trump could subject them to investigation, framing the Omar probe alongside other administration actions as potential political weaponization of law enforcement. The dueling narratives reflect the charged political environment surrounding the investigation just days before the midterms.