Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration background is under renewed scrutiny following a search of her Washington, D.C., home by federal agents. Reports have surfaced indicating that her sister, Sahra Noor, along with other relatives, have been subpoenaed as part of an investigation into possible fraud and false statements in immigration documents, according to The New York Times.
Additionally, Fox News has confirmed that multiple family members of Omar have received subpoenas related to the case.
In a separate revelation, the New York Post reported that in May 2019, Omar’s congressional staff requested the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library to amend her birth year from 1981 to 1982. This discrepancy has raised questions from a former political opponent concerning her account of obtaining U.S. citizenship.
The news emerged just a day after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents conducted the search at Omar’s home, which two sources have indicated is a part of an ongoing criminal inquiry into her immigration forms.
The Justice Department confirmed that agents executed a search warrant as part of their federal criminal investigation.
Omar has consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding her immigration status and has accused the Trump administration of weaponizing federal law enforcement against her.
“I’m okay. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement,” she expressed on social media. “For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.”
Records reviewed by the Post show that Omar’s staff reached out to the Minnesota library to request the change in her birth year shortly after she assumed office. The library’s director confirmed that they were notified about the error and had started working on corrections across various platforms.
However, the original data did not rely on any official documents. An email indicated that her listed birth year of 1981 was derived from other reference sources and added without proper documentation.
Although the discrepancy might seem concerning, it does not automatically imply that Omar falsified any immigration records, and it’s unclear if the biography change is linked to the recent search.
Omar maintains that she obtained her citizenship through her father’s naturalization before she turned 18. Yet, AJ Kern, who ran against Omar in the 2022 Democratic primary, has questioned whether she was still a minor when her father became a citizen. Kern even filed a Federal Election Commission complaint and sought proof of Omar’s citizenship, although the lawsuit was later dismissed.
The investigation reportedly includes looking into the immigration history of Omar’s family, particularly whether her late father, Nur Omar Mohamed, misrepresented information during his naturalization process.
The specifics of the investigation remain somewhat vague. Grand jury subpoenas are not definitive indicators of wrongdoing; they merely seek evidence.
Prior federal examinations of Omar’s immigration history have not resulted in charges against her.
This scrutiny coincides with U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announcing a separate investigation into Omar’s financial disclosures. Pirro stated that her office is examining changes in the reported valuations of two businesses linked to Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, which increased significantly over the past year.
Omar later amended her financial filings to appropriately reflect her and her husband’s assets, claiming that the previous disclosures did not account for certain liabilities. These financial disclosures are broad and do not provide an exact net worth.
In a recent review, the Office of Congressional Conduct recommended dismissing misconduct allegations related to the disclosures, finding no substantial grounds to believe Omar had reported false information.
Trump reiterated his criticisms concerning Omar’s financial disclosures, asserting that “America wants answers, and we want them, NOW!”
Vice President JD Vance stated he was unaware of the search beforehand but affirmed that if a legitimate case exists, they will pursue it accordingly.
Fox News Digital has reached out for comments from the Justice Department, Omar’s office, and the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
