What the Justice Department Confirmed
The Justice Department said agents of Homeland Security Investigations "executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the department in the Washington, D.C., area." It added: "This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation."
The department gave no other details. It did not identify Omar, say what the investigation concerns or say whether anyone is suspected of a crime. Omar's link to the search comes from people familiar with the matter who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
The search took place on Columbus Day, a federal holiday in the United States.
What the Investigation Is Reported to Concern
The subject of the investigation has not been officially disclosed. ABC News and Fox News Digital reported, citing unnamed sources, that it relates to immigration paperwork. According to Fox News Digital, the paperwork was allegedly completed by Omar's late father. The Justice Department has confirmed neither report.
Omar has not been charged with any crime. A search warrant allows investigators to collect evidence; it is not an accusation against the person who lives at the address. As of the afternoon of October 12, no statement from Omar or her office had been reported.
Who Is Ilhan Omar
Omar, 44, was born in Somalia and has represented Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, which includes Minneapolis, since 2019. She is a Democrat and a member of "the Squad," a group of progressive lawmakers known for sharp opposition to President Donald Trump.
In February 2026, Representative James Comer, the Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, announced an inquiry into companies linked to Omar's husband, Tim Mynett, after congressional financial disclosures showed a steep rise in their reported value. There is no public indication that the committee's inquiry is connected to the October 12 search.
A Leading Critic of Israel in Congress
Omar is one of the most outspoken critics of Israel in the US Congress. In February 2019, after a post in which she suggested that support for Israel in Congress was driven by money, she apologized following criticism from leaders of her own party, and the House later passed a resolution condemning antisemitism and other forms of bigotry. In February 2023, the Republican majority voted to remove her from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her past remarks about Israel.
Nothing in the official statement or in the reports links the investigation to her positions on Israel.
What Happens Next
The Justice Department said the investigation is ongoing. It has not said whether charges are being considered, and court records connected to the warrant have not been made public. Any indictment would be announced by federal prosecutors and filed in court.
