Federal agents conducted a court-authorized search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington-area home on October 12, 2026, seizing electronic devices and her passport as part of a probe into her family’s 1990s immigration and 2000 naturalization paperwork. The inquiry centers on possible material misrepresentations, particularly regarding her age at the time her father became a citizen, which could have affected eligibility for derivative citizenship. The Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to relatives and continues reviewing records, while administration officials including Border Czar Tom Homan have described a “strong case” for denaturalization if fraud is established. No civil or criminal filing has occurred, and any denaturalization requires a federal court proceeding proving unlawful procurement of citizenship. The November 2026 midterm election and ongoing evidence collection remain key near-term factors.