Raid on Ilhan Omar's Home: Investigation Begins in the U.S.

In the United States, federal agents conducted a search at the Washington, D.C. home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, whom President Donald Trump has frequently criticized, on Monday, October 12. The U.S. Department of Justice said that its Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) teams acted in accordance with a court‑approved search warrant and that the operation is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. The department did not disclose details of the file.

The Investigation Focuses on Immigration Documents

According to reports in Reuters and U.S. media, the investigation is alleged to involve immigration documents issued when Somali‑born Omar immigrated to the United States as a child. The claims say the documents were filled out by Omar’s father, who died. Officials did not provide detailed information on the scope of the investigation or the evidence examined. No indictment related to this operation was also reported against Omar.

Omar: 'I Will Not Stay Silent'

Omar said the search at his home was an attempt to target his political opponents. The Democratic representative, who said President Donald Trump has been targeting him with baseless allegations and smear campaigns for about ten years, described the latest development as a new phase of political pressure. In his statement, Omar delivered the message, 'I will not stay silent.' The congresswoman’s office also viewed the operation as an abuse of authority.

Reaction from Democrats to the Operation

U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar reacted to the probe in their joint statement. The Democratic leaders voiced concerns that federal agencies were being used against political opponents, calling for transparency and accountability. From the Republican administration's side, no comprehensive statement was made regarding the details of the investigation.

Development That Draws Attention Before the Midterm Elections

The probe, carried out about three weeks before the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November 3, heightened political debate. Omar, who represents Minnesota's 5th congressional district, was first elected to Congress in 2018 and is now running for reelection. Federal authorities said the investigation is ongoing, but uncertainty remains about the scope of the file and potential legal consequences.