US immigration agents searched the Washington home of Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early on Monday as part of a criminal investigation.
A Department of Justice translator confirmed that Homeland Security Investigations agents conducted the search under a court order. Officials described it as one element of an ongoing federal probe but provided no further details on the specific allegations.
Omar, who was born in Somalia and arrived in the United States as a refugee, has been a frequent critic of President Donald Trump. She is seeking a second term in the upcoming election. Reports indicated she was not present at the residence during the search, and some agents were seen removing boxes.
Fox News, which first reported the search, linked the investigation to immigration paperwork filed by Omar's late father when she was a child. Republican figures, including House border official Tom Homan, have said the probe concerns possible violations of immigration rules.
Omar has previously dismissed related accusations as baseless. Trump has repeatedly called for her deportation. Members of Congress must be US citizens.
The search took place while Congress remains in recess. No charges have been announced.
