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Politics · October 28, 2026

DOJ says Ilhan Omar warrant ongoing, targets "other individuals"

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a 47-page redacted memorandum on Tuesday opposing a request by multiple news organizations to unseal search warrant records related to Representative Ilhan Omar. Federal agents executed a search of Ms. Omar’s Washington home on October 12 at approximately 6:05 a.m. In the filing, the DOJ described the investigation as 'complex' and ongoing, noting that the warrant remains only partially executed and involves 'other individuals.' Attorney General Todd Blanche asserted that the timing of the search was not intended to affect any election or provide political advantage. While the DOJ stated that charging decisions have not yet been made, it argued for continued secrecy to protect privacy interests and the integrity of the investigation.

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  • The Justice Department filed a redacted memorandum in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Tuesday.
  • The DOJ is opposing a request from more than a dozen news organizations to unseal records related to a search warrant.
  • A search warrant was executed at Representative Ilhan Omar’s Washington home on October 12.
  • The DOJ described the investigation as 'complex' and indicated that charging decisions have not been reached.

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  • The search of Ilhan Omar's home occurred at 6:05 a.m.
  • The DOJ memorandum is 47 pages long.
  • The DOJ stated that the warrant is only partially executed and extends to 'other individuals.'
  • Attorney General Todd Blanche signed off on the warrant.
  • The DOJ indicated the warrant would be fully executed in 'short order.'
  • Ilhan Omar's attorney has characterized the investigation as 'politically motivated.'
  • The DOJ requested advance notice if the court decides to unseal records to allow for an emergency motion to halt the order.

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