Rep. Ilhan Omar responds after federal officers search her home

Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) searched the Washington D.C. home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on October 12, 2026, as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. The search was conducted under a judicially authorized warrant secured by the Department of Justice. Reports indicate the investigation is focused on Omar's immigration paperwork, specifically documents filed by her late father during her childhood, and may involve allegations of false statements and immigration fraud.

In response to the raid, Congresswoman Omar vehemently condemned the action, asserting it was a politically motivated attempt to silence her. She released a statement through her office calling the search an "outrageous abuse of power and an unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies". Omar also posted on social media, declaring, "I'm ok," and vowing, "I will not be silenced".

The timing of the search, weeks before the upcoming midterm elections, has drawn criticism, with House Democratic leaders expressing deep disturbance and raising concerns about the potential weaponization of the federal government against political adversaries. President Trump, a frequent critic of Omar, denied direct involvement in the raid but noted that she is being "looked at very carefully".