Federal agents raid home of Representative Ilhan Omar

On Monday, October 12, 2026, federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice executed a judicially authorized search warrant at the Washington, D.C., residence of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar. The raid, which began around 6:00 a.m., is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation concerning documents related to the Somali-born lawmaker's immigration status.

Representative Omar, 44, condemned the operation as an "outrageous abuse of power" and an escalation of political intimidation by the Trump administration. In a public statement, she accused the government of weaponizing the justice system to target political opponents ahead of the midterm elections scheduled for November 3. Democratic leadership has voiced strong support for Omar, characterizing the raid as a politically motivated act.

While federal authorities confirmed the execution of the search warrant, they have not publicly disclosed the full scope or specific evidence driving the investigation. The situation remains developing as political tensions rise in the lead-up to the upcoming elections, with Omar vowing that she will not be silenced by these legal proceedings.