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US government investigates Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over citizenship and age
Reported by Abhishek Tiwari (Copy Editor) · BBC ·
Confirmed by a second source: The Washington Post
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsObama blasts Trump administration probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'. Barack Obama has said congresswoman Ilhan Omar is under federal criminal investigation simply because she's an outspoken critic of the President Donald Trump. "The full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president," the former US president wrote on X, calling the probe "so appalling". The White House defended the inquiry, saying the justice department was "focused on restoring law and order". Last week, homeland security agents searched the Minnesota Democrat's Washington DC home as part of an inves
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
Federal agents searched the Washington DC home of US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of an investigation into her immigration status and citizenship.
Why It Matters
This case involves the rare and serious legal process of potential denaturalisation directed against a sitting federal lawmaker. It raises significant constitutional questions about the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, as well as whether government agencies are being used for partisan political purposes.
What Happens Next
Legal battles are expected to continue as Omar's lawyers demand the return of her seized belongings. The Department of Justice will need to decide whether to pursue formal legal steps to challenge her citizenship in court.
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