From Mother Jones · Alex Nguyen · · 30s
Homeland Security raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home
Homeland Security raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home ahead of election.
In brief
Homeland Security raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home ahead of election. Homeland Security raided Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home 22 days before November midterms amid claims of political targeting. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Homeland Security raid
Federal officers raided Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home early Monday morning.
Investigation details
Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant.
Political targeting
Omar posted about being targeted weeks before election.
“I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.”
Election timing
Raids occurred 22 days before November midterms.
What it means
Homeland Security raided Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home 22 days before November midterms amid claims of political targeting.
