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Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search
The Seattle Times • • nation
Key Points:
- U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced she will move out of her Washington, D.C. home following a federal search, citing safety concerns due to the attention the raid has attracted.
- Federal authorities are investigating potential fraud related to her family’s immigration paperwork, with grand jury subpoenas issued to some of her relatives.
- Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Somalia, maintains her innocence and expressed confidence that she did nothing wrong amid the ongoing criminal investigation.
- The search, conducted by Homeland Security investigators, lasted several hours and involved the seizure of 17 items, including personal belongings and family memorabilia.
- The raid has drawn criticism from congressional Democrats over its timing just weeks before the midterm elections, with concerns about the Justice Department’s involvement in politically sensitive periods.
