Federal authorities have issued subpoenas to relatives of Minnesota Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged immigration fraud.
Omar faces accusations that she misrepresented her age on immigration documents after arriving in the U.S. in 1995. A former federal prosecutor stated that falsifying such paperwork could lead to severe legal consequences.
One individual who received a subpoena from a Minnesota federal grand jury is Omar’s sister, Sahra Noor. Another family member also received a subpoena, according to sources familiar with the probe.
The investigation focuses on whether Omar’s late father, Nur Omar Mohamed, provided false or incomplete information when applying for U.S. citizenship.
The subpoenas are part of a Justice Department review conducted shortly before Election Day—a period when law enforcement typically avoids actions that could be perceived as influencing electoral outcomes. However, officials have cited legitimate reasons to investigate the circumstances of Omar’s immigration and potential concealment of information.
Federal agents raided Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., on Monday morning, seizing her cell phone among other items.
Border czar Tom Homan confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security launched a criminal investigation into possible fraud involving Omar. A fraud investigator who reviewed her file stated there was evidence of immigration fraud.
Omar has also been accused of marriage fraud for marrying her brother and of being aware of a scheme to defraud federal taxpayers of $250 million in food subsidies. According to Aimee Bock, the mastermind behind the food fraud, Omar aided the scheme by drafting legislation that enabled the fraudsters to access federal subsidies.
Omar’s recent update to her financial disclosure has drawn criticism.
In a social media statement, Omar accused President Trump of orchestrating the investigation and targeting her with “baseless lies and smear campaigns” for ten years.
The probe began under President Joe Biden but was reopened by the current administration. A former U.S. attorney noted that the timeline would undermine claims of political motivation.