Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s sister, Sahra Noor, was questioned by federal investigators last week in relation to an immigration fraud probe involving the congresswoman. Noor, who lives in Kenya, had been promoting her new book in the U.S. but canceled a Minnesota event. The House lawmaker’s home in Washington, D.C., was raided by Homeland Security Investigations, and her personal items were seized. Omar’s attorneys have requested the return of the confiscated items. Noor’s lawyer has not commented, and Omar has not been seen publicly since the raid.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Noor spoke with investigators after the raid on Omar’s home.
Omar’s sister canceled a book event and has not spoken publicly.
Omar called the raid a political attack and blamed former President Trump.
The process has entered a familiar phase.
Author: Evan Null
Ilhan Omar’s Sister Questioned in Immigration Probe
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s older sister, Sahra Noor, was questioned by federal investigators last week in relation to an immigration fraud probe into the congresswoman. The investigation centers on whether Omar or her father falsified information on her citizenship paperwork. Noor, who lives in Kenya, had been in the U.S. promoting her new book, “Salt in the Snow: A Somali Immigrant Story,” but canceled a Minnesota book event. Sources said the event was canceled due to a “family emergency,” though it is now known that Noor was questioned by investigators.
House lawmaker’s home raided by federal agents
Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., was raided by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at around 6 a.m. last Monday. The agency executed a search warrant in relation to the immigration fraud probe. During the raid, Omar’s personal phone, passport, and computer were seized. Her attorneys have since demanded the return of the confiscated items. The raid has sparked public reactions, with Omar calling it an “outrageous abuse of power” and a political attack.
Political figures respond to the raid
Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview that the investigation is not politically motivated. He emphasized that the law and facts should drive the process. However, the raid has drawn criticism from Democrats, who have compared it to past actions by the Trump administration. Omar’s husband has been seen around the home, but she has not been seen publicly since the raid. She has not responded to repeated requests for comment, though she has spoken out on social media.
Relatives subpoenaed in the case
The immigration fraud probe has led to the subpoena of about a dozen people, including Omar’s relatives. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains unclear how wide its scope will be. Omar’s sister, Noor, was among those questioned, and her lawyer has not commented. The case has drawn national attention, with both supporters and critics weighing in on the implications for Omar and the broader political climate.
Book event canceled amid fallout
Noor canceled a book event in Minnesota, which was scheduled for October 15, 2026. The event was promoted by Garden Party Books, a local bookstore that listed itself as a “proud supporter” of the event. The bookstore’s representative said the event was canceled due to a “family emergency.” It is now known that Noor was questioned by federal investigators, but she has not commented on the matter. The cancellation has added to the growing public scrutiny surrounding the case.
