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Politics · October 14, 2026

DOJ issues subpoenas, including family members, in investigation of Rep. Omar's immigration status

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Federal investigators have issued approximately a dozen subpoenas and conducted a search of Representative Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home as part of a grand jury investigation into her immigration status. The probe, led by Homeland Security Investigations and federal prosecutors in Minnesota, focuses on potential crimes such as making false statements on immigration paperwork, specifically regarding her birthdate. While Representative Omar herself has not been subpoenaed, her family members have been. Omar has characterized the investigation as a weaponization of federal law enforcement by President Trump, who in turn has described the congresswoman as a 'terrible person' while maintaining that the investigation is a matter for the Justice Department.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • A search warrant was executed at Representative Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, D.C.
  • Federal agents seized Omar's phone during the search.
  • Roughly a dozen subpoenas have been issued to Omar's family members, but not to Omar herself.
  • The investigation involves a federal grand jury in Minnesota and focuses on Omar's immigration status.
  • Potential charges include conspiracy and making false statements in immigration paperwork.
  • The investigation is examining whether Omar's birthdate was correctly reported on naturalization documents.
  • The actions occurred approximately three weeks before the midterm elections.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The New York Post reported a second investigation into Omar's finances and net worth disclosures.
  • The New York Post identified Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. Attorney for D.C. confirming the probes.
  • NBC News reported that federal agents are specifically seeking to speak with Omar's sister.
  • The New York Post reported that the probe includes whether Omar's father misrepresented military service in Somalia.
  • NBC News noted that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin teased the investigation last month.

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