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Politics · October 14, 2026

DOJ issues subpoenas in investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to her family members

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The Department of Justice has reportedly issued approximately a dozen subpoenas to family members of Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of a federal grand jury investigation in Minnesota. The probe focuses on Omar’s immigration status, specifically examining her birthdate and documentation provided during her naturalization process in the 1990s. While Omar herself has not been subpoenaed, her Washington, D.C., home was recently searched. Omar has denied any wrongdoing, characterizing the investigation as a politically motivated attempt by Donald Trump to intimidate his opponents, while federal officials maintain the investigation is based on potential legal violations regarding asylum and citizenship applications.

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  • The DOJ issued about a dozen subpoenas to members of Rep. Ilhan Omar's family.
  • Rep. Ilhan Omar herself was not subpoenaed.
  • The investigation is tied to a federal grand jury in Minnesota.
  • Investigators are examining Omar's birthdate and immigration status.
  • Omar was born in Somalia and naturalized in the United States at age 17.
  • Investigators are attempting to speak with Omar's sister.
  • Federal agents searched Omar's Washington, D.C., home just days before the subpoenas were reported.

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  • Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that potential charges would be based on lying on immigration applications, for which there is 'no expiration.'
  • Rep. Ilhan Omar's team reportedly changed her birthdate in public records after she was elected to the House.
  • The investigation involves Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. attorney in Minneapolis.

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