DOJ says Rep. Ilhan Omar’s residence was searched in ongoing criminal investigation

United States federal authorities searched the Washington, D.C.-area residence of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, the Department of Justice has confirmed.

According to ABC News, the search was conducted early on October 12, 2026, by Homeland Security Investigations agents acting under a judicially authorised warrant.

Sources familiar with the investigation told the broadcaster that the inquiry concerns Omar’s immigration paperwork.

A Department of Justice spokesperson confirmed the operation, stating:

“Today in the Washington, D.C. area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice,” the spokesperson said.

“This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.”

Authorities have not publicly disclosed specific allegations against the congresswoman or announced any charges.

The circumstances surrounding the investigation remain unclear, with federal officials providing limited information about the nature of the inquiry.

The search comes amid an ongoing federal investigation whose findings have yet to be disclosed publicly.