The Justice Department subpoenaed Rep. Ilhan Omar’s family members after federal agents seized her cell phone in a Monday raid, intensifying scrutiny of her immigration history and financial disclosures. Investigators allege discrepancies in her age at naturalization and are probing false statements on her father’s immigration filings.
DOJ Subpoenas Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Family as Federal Probe Intensifies
A Monday raid by Homeland Security Investigations agents resulted in the seizure of Omar’s phone and the issuance of more than a dozen subpoenas to her relatives, according to a source familiar with the operation. The probe centers on whether Omar’s family misrepresented her age when she entered the United States in 1995, a claim that could affect her 2000 naturalization.
Investigators are examining documents submitted by her late father, Nur Omar Mohamed, to determine if his application contained false statements about his entry into the United States. Authorities say the review is separate from the raid but part of the broader fraud investigation.
Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, dismissed concerns, stating his wife arrived at age 12 as a refugee and poses no legal issues. He emphasized that the family has cooperated fully with the inquiry.
Omar has denied any wrongdoing, accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing federal law enforcement against political opponents. Her office called the raid a “pointless” attempt to intimidate a congresswoman who has done nothing illegal.
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky, appearing on Fox News, warned that the multiple investigations could produce significant legal and political fallout for Omar. He noted that the subpoenas to family members suggest a widening net of inquiry.
Democrats have criticized the timing, with an ex‑prosecutor saying the complaints surfaced weeks before the election to tarnish Omar’s reputation. The party argues the probe reflects political retaliation rather than legitimate legal concerns.
A separate inquiry examines Omar’s federal financial disclosures, officials confirmed, clarifying that the review is unrelated to the home raid. The department has not yet released details on the financial disclosure findings.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Omar’s office for comment and will update the story as more information becomes available.
