Federal agents descended on Representative Ilhan Omar's Minneapolis residence on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, executing a search warrant that was reportedly issued by a federal court. The operation took place just weeks before the November mid‑term elections, fueling accusations that the raid was politically motivated.
The raid was carried out by Homeland Security Investigations agents who removed boxes labeled "Seized Property Evidence" from the front yard, a move that was live‑streamed by some on social media. Omar, a Somali‑born Democrat, has long been a target of President Donald Trump's rhetoric, which the congresswoman described as “weaponizing federal law enforcement.”
In a statement to the press, the Justice Department confirmed that the warrant was judicially authorized and that no additional information would be released until the investigation is complete. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had previously alluded to an investigation into possible immigration fraud involving Omar's family, adding fuel to the fire.
Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, condemned the timing of the raid as a partisan attack, citing the Department of Justice’s longstanding policy to avoid investigative actions within 60 days of an election. They warned that the operation could trigger a congressional inquiry into the use of federal power against elected officials.
The next phase will see the DOJ continue its probe while a bipartisan committee may review whether the raid complied with federal election‑time protocols. Omar vowed she would not be silenced, and she is expected to testify before the committee in the coming weeks.