Rep. Ilhan Omar's relatives issued subpoenas as part of immigration probe

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Relatives of Rep. Ilhan Omar received grand jury subpoenas in an investigation of alleged fraud and false statements in immigration paperwork.
Investigators searched Omar's home in Washington, D.C., and seized her personal cell phone.
The timing of these investigative steps so close to the midterm elections has drawn criticism for potentially violating DOJ guidelines.
The Justice Department typically adheres to an unwritten '60-day rule' to avoid investigative actions near elections.
Omar has denied wrongdoing and accused the Trump administration of targeting political enemies.
The search warrant required protocols to allow Omar and her counsel to review seized materials for legislative privilege, considering the 'Speech and Debate' clause.
This is at least the second active criminal investigation involving Omar and her family; another probes the valuation of her husband's businesses.

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