Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders
Summary
Attorneys for Representative Ilhan Omar said the Justice Department did not follow court rules during a search of her home. They asked for her property to be returned and for all recordings of the search to be kept. The Justice Department denied these claims, saying they followed the law.Key Facts
- Omar’s home was searched on October 12, 2026, by Homeland Security Investigations agents.
- The search is part of a criminal investigation into her family’s immigration papers for possible fraud.
- Her personal cellphone was taken during the search, and grand jury subpoenas were sent to her family members days earlier.
- A magistrate judge required protocols to protect Omar’s constitutional rights as a member of Congress before approving the warrant.
- Omar’s lawyers claim the Justice Department ignored rules, such as notifying her and her congressional counsel about the search.
- Omar was allegedly not allowed to contact her lawyer for over an hour after the search started.
- Justice Department guidelines advise against overt investigative actions near elections to avoid influencing results.
- The Justice Department says their agents followed all court orders and legal duties during the search.
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