Federal Agents Raid Washington Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar in Immigration Fraud Investigation

Federal agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant on the Washington, D.C.-area home of Representative Ilhan Omar on Oct. 12, 2026, as part of an ongoing criminal fraud investigation into immigration paperwork filled out by her father, according to the Department of Justice and reporting by CNBC and Fox News. The early-morning raid, which began around 6 a.m., was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, a division of the Department of Homeland Security.

Federal Agents Raid Washington Home Over Immigration Paperwork

Homeland Security Investigations agents descended on the Democratic congresswoman’s residence in the early hours of Oct. 12, 2026, removing documents from the property, according to Fox News. Two sources close to the investigation told Fox News that the search stems from a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born lawmaker’s immigration paperwork, which was completed by her late father when she was a child. The Department of Justice confirmed the operation in a statement to CNBC, noting that the search warrant was judicially authorized and secured by the DOJ.

A person familiar with the situation told CNBC that the federal probe into Omar is complex and has been active for years. Law enforcement sources speaking with MS NOW added that the investigation centers on allegations of fraud. Omar, 44, was born in Somalia, arrived in the United States as a child, and obtained U.S. citizenship in 2000 at age 17 before winning election to the House in November 2018 to represent Minnesota’s 5th District.

House Leadership Condemns Administration Action Before Midterms

The federal raid occurs less than a month before the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections, in which Omar is seeking another term representing Minneapolis against Republican challenger John Nagel in a race rated solid Democrat by the Cook Political Report. Democratic House leadership strongly condemned the operation.

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The DOJ policy for years has discouraged launching investigations, taking investigative steps, or making public statements close to an election for the purpose of affecting the outcome or granting a candidate an advantage or disadvantage. A person familiar with the raid told CNBC that the DOJ does not consider the search to violate this policy because the enforcement action was not intended to be public.

Disclosures and Prior Administration Statements

The investigation follows months of public scrutiny surrounding Omar, including questions regarding her family’s immigration history and recent financial disclosures. In September 2026, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated during an appearance at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas that DHS was examining issues related to Omar and her family’s migration, suggesting the probe could end in deportations. Fox News noted that Border Czar Tom Homan confirmed in mid-September that the progressive congresswoman was the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation without detailing specifics.

Additional public focus has centered on Omar’s financial reporting. Fox News reported that the congresswoman’s 2024 financial disclosures listed her husband’s assets between $6 million and $30 million, while a 2025 disclosure report revised the shared asset value down to a maximum of $125,000. Omar’s office stated that she is not a millionaire, while disclosures show separate debts for both Omar and her husband ranging between $15,000 and $50,000 each.