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Judge Denies Request to Unseal Ilhan Omar Search Warrant

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. District Judge in Washington denied 14 media outlets' request to unseal Rep. Ilhan Omar's search warrant.
DOJ argued that unsealing could expose sources, reveal tactics, and seriously harm the investigation.
Federal agents searched Omar's Washington home on Oct. 12 in a probe of alleged immigration paperwork fraud.
No charges have been filed against the Minnesota representative after the search.
The government asked the court to deny the request without prejudice, allowing a later renewal after full execution.

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U.S. District Judge in Washington denied 14 media outlets' request to unseal Rep. Ilhan Omar's search warrant.
DOJ argued that unsealing could expose sources, reveal tactics, and seriously harm the investigation.
Federal agents searched Omar's Washington home on Oct. 12 in a probe of alleged immigration paperwork fraud.
No charges have been filed against the Minnesota representative after the search.
The government asked the court to deny the request without prejudice, allowing a later renewal after full execution.