Political earthquake in the US! Will Ilhan Omar be deported?

In U.S. politics, tensions are rising ahead of the congressional midterm elections on November 3. Somali‑born Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, known for her harsh criticism of President Donald Trump, has come to the spotlight again amid allegations that her U.S. citizenship could be revoked.

According to a story that cites unnamed U.S. officials and close sources, based on the name of the newspaper The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the investigation run by the Trump administration is also focusing on Omar's process of acquiring U.S. citizenship. It is alleged that the probe aims to create a legal basis for revoking her citizenship and subsequently deporting her.

Omar’s Family Immigration History Under Review

The report states that federal officials are investigating not only Omar’s citizenship application but also the process of bringing her father, Nur Omar Mohamed, who died in 2020, to the United States.

In the investigation examining the family's immigration documents and past applications, it was stated that authorities are looking into whether there were any irregularities in the citizenship process.

However, there is no finalized court ruling on revoking Omar’s citizenship. The allegations regarding the investigation have not yet been confirmed by a judicial decision.

Raid Conducted on Omar's Home, Passport Seized

One of the most striking developments in the investigation occurred on October 12.

According to reports, during a federal raid at Omar's Washington home conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), his cell phone, personal computers, notebooks, and passport were seized.

It was alleged that more than a dozen people, including some of Omar's relatives, were subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in Minnesota.

The stage of the federal authorities' review of immigration documents and whether any charges will be brought as a result of the investigation remain uncertain.

Strong Response to the Raid: "Political Oppression"

The search conducted at Omar's house drew a reaction from the American Islamic Relations Council (CAIR), one of the leading organizations of the Muslim community in the United States.

CAIR condemned the federal search, describing the events as a "political persecution act."In a statement from Ilhan Omar's office, the search was also criticized, with the claim that federal powers were abused.

Omar and his supporters expressed the view that the investigation was carried out with political motives, and the incident sparked a new debate in Washington.

The Trump administration had targeted Omar earlier.

The allegations of an immigration investigation into Ilhan Omar are not new. In a statement in May, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that claims that Omar may have committed fraud in immigration proceedings would be investigated.Omar, however, had denied the accusations against her.

Claims about the Trump administration's final steps are surfacing, especially because remarks that the political tension between Democrats and Republicans could rise even further before the midterms are being made.

Political Career Extending from Somalia to the U.S. Congress

Ilhan Omar, a 44‑year‑old of Somali origin, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota in 2018, becoming one of the most notable figures in American politics.

Omar, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, is known for her statements on immigration policy, human rights, and foreign affairs.

Claims that Omar, known for her fierce opposition to Donald Trump's policies, had her citizenship targeted, have sparked debate not only about her political future but also about the legal protections for immigrants who later acquire citizenship in the United States.

According to U.S. law, revocation of citizenship cannot be carried out solely by the executive branch's political decision. It is necessary to establish in the relevant legal proceedings that citizenship was obtained through unlawful means.

Now the focus has shifted to how the federal investigation will proceed and whether the Trump administration will take an official legal step regarding Omar.