Ilhan Omar’s attorneys say federal search of her home was ‘neither justified nor lawful’

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s legal team has formally requested the U.S. Department of Justice return personal items seized during a recent federal search of her home, calling the action "neither justified nor lawful." The request follows a high-profile raid where agents also took unspecified recordings, raising concerns about the legality of the search. Omar’s attorneys argue the seizure lacked proper justification, escalating a dispute over federal investigative tactics. The DOJ has yet to respond to the demand, leaving questions about transparency and due process in the case.

Minnesota lawmaker’s attorneys asked for return of seized items and the preservation of any recordings of searchIlhan Omar’s attorneys have asked the US Department of Justice to return property that federal agents removed days earlier from her home during a search.The lawyers for the Minnesota Democrat contended that the seizure as “neither justified nor lawful”, according to a letter that the Associated Press reported on Friday. Continue reading...