Congresswoman Vows Not to Be Silenced After Federal Raid on Home

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar vows not to be silenced after federal agents raided her home. Investigation into immigration paperwork intensifies.

Editorial Desk

October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has vowed not to be silenced following a federal raid on her residence, calling it the latest move in what she describes as an escalating campaign of political intimidation.

The Justice Department confirmed that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents conducted a search of Omar’s Washington, D.C. home on Monday morning as part of an ongoing probe into her immigration documentation. The operation was carried out hours after the Democrat condemned the action as politically driven.

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Omar stated that the raid is part of President Donald Trump’s broader strategy to target political adversaries. She emphasized her resolve, saying, Make no mistake: this is an attempt to silence me. HSI agents were seen removing boxes of materials from the home in Northeast Washington, raising further questions about the scope of the investigation.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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