Omar s Lawyers Demand Return of Seized Property
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Lawyers for Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota have demanded the return of property seized during a federal raid of her Washington, DC home. The attorneys argue the search violated safeguards protecting congressional members’ constitutional rights and was politically motivated ahead of the November midterm elections.
They claim federal agents failed to provide a warrant copy, ignored a magistrate judge’s instructions, and threatened the separation of powers. The Justice Department rejected the accusations, labeling the letter as riddled with false allegations. Omar, a naturalised citizen since two thousand, has faced scrutiny over her immigration status, including a 2019 probe during the Trump administration.
The raid, conducted on Monday, resulted in the seizure of Omar’s phone and passport, and the issuance of more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas. Her legal team has also requested preservation of audio and video recordings from the search. The dispute highlights tensions between law
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