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Justice Department Seizes Ilhan Omar’s Phone in Fraud Probe

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Seizes Omar's Phone

U.S. seized Rep. Ilhan Omar’s cell phone in a Washington, D.C., raid on Oct. 12, 2026.
The raid pursued a criminal fraud probe of Omar’s immigration paperwork and alleged age misstatement.
Investigators subpoenaed at least two relatives, including Omar’s sister Sahra Noor.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced an investigation of Omar’s financial disclosures.
President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Omar’s accountant reported money and questioned her net worth.

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Justice Department Expands Denaturalizations

The Justice Department has filed at least 163 denaturalization cases since President Donald Trump returned to office.
The department aims to reach 250 cases this month.
Between 1968 and 2013, fewer than 150 people lost citizenship, averaging about 11 per year.
Officials say Omar’s case is the most high-profile target of the expanded denaturalization push.
Critics warn the surge could politicize a rarely used legal tool before the Nov. 3 midterms.

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U.S. Seizes Omar's Phone

U.S. seized Rep. Ilhan Omar’s cell phone in a Washington, D.C., raid on Oct. 12, 2026.
The raid pursued a criminal fraud probe of Omar’s immigration paperwork and alleged age misstatement.
Investigators subpoenaed at least two relatives, including Omar’s sister Sahra Noor.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced an investigation of Omar’s financial disclosures.
President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Omar’s accountant reported money and questioned her net worth.

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