Rep. Ilhan Omar's Immigration History Under Investigation Following Subpoenas

<p>Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is facing scrutiny regarding her immigration history after federal agents conducted a search of her Washington, D.C., home. Reports indicate that federal investigators have issued subpoenas to her relatives, including her sister, Sahra Noor, as part of an inquiry into potential fraud and false statements in immigration documents, according to The New York Times.</p><p>Fox News has also reported that multiple family members of Omar have received subpoenas. Additionally, the New York Post noted that Omar's staff requested a change to her birth year in public records from 1981 to 1982, a change that has been questioned by a former political opponent.</p><p>The scrutiny follows a search executed by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents at Omar's home. Sources familiar with the investigation indicated that this search is part of an ongoing criminal inquiry related to her immigration paperwork.</p><p>The Justice Department confirmed that agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant as part of this federal investigation. Omar has denied any wrongdoing regarding her immigration status and has accused the Trump administration of targeting her through federal law enforcement.</p><p>Omar stated, "I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement," and claimed that this is part of a broader campaign of political intimidation against her.</p><p>Emails reviewed by the Post indicated that Omar's congressional staff contacted the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library in May 2019 to request the correction of her birth year. The library's director confirmed that the original entry was based on reference sources and not on a birth certificate.</p><p>While the discrepancy in the birth year does not prove that Omar falsified immigration records, it has raised questions about her citizenship process. Omar has previously stated that she became a U.S. citizen through her father's naturalization before she turned 18.</p><p>AJ Kern, a former political opponent, has raised questions about whether Omar was still a minor when her father became a citizen and has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission regarding her citizenship. A state judge dismissed the lawsuit for lack of jurisdiction.</p><p>The investigation reportedly includes examining the immigration history of Omar's family, including whether her late father, Nur Omar Mohamed, provided false information on immigration forms. The exact scope of the investigation remains unclear, and grand jury subpoenas do not imply that the recipients are suspected of wrongdoing.</p><p>Previous federal inquiries into Omar's immigration history have not resulted in charges. The investigation coincides with a separate examination of Omar's financial disclosures by U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, which includes scrutiny of the reported value of businesses tied to her husband.</p><p>Omar amended her financial filings in April, reducing the reported assets of her and her husband. The Office of Congressional Conduct previously recommended dismissing misconduct allegations related to these disclosures.</p><p>President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Omar regarding the changes in her financial filings, stating that "America wants answers, and we want them, NOW!" Vice President JD Vance expressed that he had no prior knowledge of the search and emphasized the importance of following the facts in the investigation.</p><p>Fox News Digital reached out to the Justice Department, Omar's office, and the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library for comments.</p>