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

Updated on: October 14, 2026 / 7:54 PM EDT / CBS News

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

TL;DR

  • 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.