# Homeland Security raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home

> Homeland Security raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home ahead of election.
- Title: Homeland Security raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home · Mother Jones
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: ilhan omar, homeland security, dhs, rep ilhan omar, minnesota, election, midterms, immigration, whitewashing, political intimidation, Homeland, Security
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/dhs-ilhan-omar-homeland-security-raid-allegations-investigation-doj-minnesota
- Author: Alex Nguyen
- Published: 2026-10-12T13:47:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ilhan omar, homeland security, dhs, rep ilhan omar, minnesota, election, midterms, immigration, whitewashing, political intimidation
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Homeland Security raided Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home 22 days before November midterms amid claims of political targeting.