Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, described a search of her home by immigration agents as political targeting.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM EDT

Immigration agents searched the home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, according to BBC News.

Omar, an outspoken critic of Trump, characterized the search as an effort to target political opponents and said she would continue speaking out.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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