Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is under federal investigation over allegations that she or her father lied about her birth year on immigration paperwork to obtain her U.S. citizenship. Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., called for her to be jailed and deported if proven guilty. Omar and other Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., have denounced the probe as political persecution. Federal agents raided Omar’s Washington, D.C., home and seized her cellphone. The investigation centers on whether Omar was 17 or 18 when her father became a citizen in 2000. Omar claims the probe is an attempt to target political enemies.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Emmer says she should go back to where she came from.
Federal agents raid her home, take her phone.
Omar calls it political persecution, says she won’t be silenced.
Everyone knows the rules, but no one says it out loud.
Author: Evan Null
Ilhan Omar’s Citizenship Under Scrutiny
Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing federal investigation over her citizenship status. The probe centers on whether she or her father lied about her birth year on immigration paperwork. Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, is a member of the House “Squad,” a group of progressive lawmakers. The investigation has drawn attention from both supporters and critics.
Tom Emmer’s Comments on Omar
Tom Emmer, the House Majority Whip, has called for Omar to be jailed and deported if she or her father lied. Emmer, a Republican from Minnesota, said she should face consequences if the allegations are true. His comments have sparked debate over the political nature of the investigation.
Federal Agents Raid Omar’s Home
Federal agents raided Omar’s Washington, D.C., home earlier this week and took her cellphone and other possessions. The raid is part of the ongoing investigation into her citizenship. Omar has called the action an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.
Democrats Denounce the Probe
Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have denounced the investigation as political persecution. They argue that the probe is an attempt to intimidate one of President Donald Trump’s critics. The timing of the investigation, just weeks before the November election, has raised concerns about its political implications.
Emmer Defends the Investigation
Emmer defended the investigation, saying that the existence of a judicially authorized search warrant meant there was a reasonable basis to believe the allegations could be true. He argued that the probe is not political and that the judge who issued the warrant had determined there was probable cause.
