DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced today that an investigation is underway into Rep. Ilhan Omar after confirming she married her brother to obtain U.S. immigration benefits. The probe, he said, is not political but focuses on potential visa fraud.
Investigation Details
Mullin said the case involves alleged marriage fraud, noting that Omar’s brother now resides in London and that the family may have used the marriage to bypass immigration rules.
He emphasized that any proven falsehood on immigration applications could lead to deportation, regardless of political status.
Broader Context
In December, Border Czar Tom Homan confirmed that DHS was already probing Omar for alleged immigration fraud as part of a wider review of visa fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community.
DHS officials claim up to 50 percent of visas issued in Minnesota may be fraudulent, suggesting a systemic issue beyond a single case.
Political Reaction
The announcement sparked immediate partisan reactions, with Mullin insisting the investigation will be pursued equally under the law.
An editor’s note on Townhall claimed that President Trump’s election effectively ended illegal immigration, a statement the site promoted without providing evidence.
