Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations conducted a search at the Washington, D.C.-area residence of Representative Ilhan Omar on October 12, according to an official familiar with the operation. The early-morning raid is part of a broader federal criminal investigation, though specific details about the probe have not been disclosed.

The Department of Justice confirmed that the search was carried out under a judicially authorized warrant related to an ongoing investigation, but declined to provide further information. Requests for comment from Representative Omar’s spokespersons were not immediately answered.

This search represents a significant escalation in the federal government’s scrutiny of Omar, a Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota and the first Somali American elected to the U.S. Congress. Omar, who immigrated to the United States as a child refugee, has faced repeated allegations from senior Trump administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, accusing her of immigration fraud. Omar has consistently denied these claims.

Omar was first elected in 2018 during a wave of progressive Democratic victories and quickly became a prominent figure as a founding member of the congressional group known as the “Squad,” alongside Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib.

Her outspoken views and background have made her a frequent target of former President Donald Trump, who has publicly criticized her on multiple occasions. In July 2019, during a campaign rally in North Carolina, a crowd chanted "send her back" in response to Trump’s repeated attacks on Omar. Earlier in 2026, Trump accused her without evidence of orchestrating an attack at a town hall event when an attendee sprayed apple cider vinegar in her direction.

The raid on Omar’s home adds a new chapter to the ongoing political tensions between the congresswoman and the Trump administration, highlighting the contentious intersection of politics and law enforcement actions in recent years. Further information about the underlying allegations and the status of the investigation has yet to be released.