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Politics · October 16, 2026

DHS Secretary Mullin calls Ilhan Omar probe a "strong case"

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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin described the investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar as a "strong case" and revealed that multiple search warrants were executed on the same day as the search of her home. Speaking on a podcast, Mullin indicated that investigators expect to present evidence to a grand jury and suggested that immigration fraud cases involving multiple individuals could potentially be prosecuted under federal racketeering (RICO) laws. Rep. Omar has denied all wrongdoing, characterizing the probe as a politically motivated attempt by the Trump administration to target political enemies.

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  • DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin characterized the investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar as a 'strong case'.
  • Multiple search warrants were served on the same day as the search of Omar's D.C. residence.
  • Investigators expect to present their case to a grand jury.
  • Rep. Ilhan Omar has not been charged with a crime.
  • Omar's personal cellphone was taken by DHS and multiple relatives received grand jury subpoenas.
  • The investigation involves immigration documents submitted by Omar's family decades ago.

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  • Mullin suggested that coordinated immigration fraud could hypothetically be prosecuted under RICO laws to bypass certain statute of limitations issues.

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