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Investigation Launched into Ilhan Omar's Marriage Fraud Claims

12/12/2025

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Tom Homan announced an investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar for immigration fraud tied to her marriage to Ahmed Elmi.
Homan said the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing visa fraud claims in Minnesota's Somali community.
The investigation follows Operation Twin Shield, which targeted marriage fraud in Minneapolis.
Omar's marriage to Elmi, which she says was legitimate, has faced scrutiny after she had children with her first husband, Ahmed Hirsi.

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Tom Homan announced an investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar for immigration fraud tied to her marriage to Ahmed Elmi.
Homan said the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing visa fraud claims in Minnesota's Somali community.
The investigation follows Operation Twin Shield, which targeted marriage fraud in Minneapolis.
Omar's marriage to Elmi, which she says was legitimate, has faced scrutiny after she had children with her first husband, Ahmed Hirsi.