Ilhan Omar's attorneys say federal search of her home was 'neither justified nor lawful'
Minnesota lawmaker's attorneys asked for return of seized items and the preservation of any recordings of search
TL;DR
- Ilhan Omar's attorneys are demanding the return of property seized during a federal search of her home.
- They contend the seizure was 'neither justified nor lawful' and part of a politically motivated investigation.
- The investigation was launched weeks before the November midterms, with Omar on the ballot.
- Democrats accused then-President Trump of abusing his power to target a political opponent.
- Omar's attorneys stated there is 'no legitimate basis for any suggestion that she has violated any law concerning her citizenship status'.
- The Justice Department called the allegations in the letter 'false' and stated compliance with court orders.
- The investigation reportedly relates to a criminal fraud investigation concerning Omar's immigration paperwork.
- Omar stated the search was an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.