Federal agents conducted a search at the Washington, D.C. residence of Representative Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on Monday morning. The Department of Justice confirmed to NPR that agents from Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant approved by the DOJ. This warrant is linked to an ongoing federal investigation, although the authorities have not disclosed further details about the investigation’s purpose.
Rep. Omar expressed her objection on social media, stating, “Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.” She emphasized her resolve to remain vocal despite this development.
Several Homeland Security Investigations agents were noted moving around Omar’s residence on Monday. Jackie Rogers, a spokesperson for Omar, described the action as a “raid” and referred to it as an “outrageous abuse of power” and an “unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies.”
Sharon Jackson, a resident living nearby, noted being awoken early in the morning by the activity. “I got awakened by boom, boom, boom,” Jackson remarked, pointing out a large truck involved in the operation.
The search occurs in the lead-up to the midterm elections next month, where Omar aims for reelection. In past remarks, Vice President Vance accused Omar of committing immigration fraud, an allegation she has consistently denied.