Amid heightened debate over immigration enforcement in Minnesota, renewed attention has fallen on a prominent political figure.
Questions related to the immigration background of Rep. Ilhan Omar have resurfaced, prompting federal authorities and political commentators to reexamine past records connected to her entry into the United States and subsequent naturalization.
The issue gained renewed visibility during a recent episode of Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax, where host Rob Schmitt spoke with former acting ICE director and Border Czar Tom Homan. During the discussion,
Homan confirmed that federal agencies are reviewing allegations of immigration-related irregularities connected to Omar, noting that investigators are currently assessing documentation tied to the case.
The conversation followed public remarks by former President Donald Trump, who referenced a 2020 Daily Mail report alleging that Omar entered into a marriage with a close relative in order to obtain immigration benefits. Trump cited the claim while criticizing conditions in Somalia and questioning the legitimacy of Omar’s immigration history—remarks that have since reignited controversy.
When pressed by Schmitt on whether the allegations had legal merit or could lead to removal proceedings, Homan stated that the claims had not been conclusively dismissed and, if proven accurate, could represent a deportable offense. He added that despite the age of the allegations, an active review is now underway.
According to Homan, Homeland Security investigators are in the process of retrieving and reassessing immigration records related to the matter. He explained that earlier attempts to pursue the case may have been limited by statute-of-limitations concerns, but that renewed efforts are focused on verifying the authenticity and completeness of the documentation. Homan further claimed that preliminary reviews by senior fraud investigators suggested irregularities, though no formal findings have been publicly released.
The discussion also expanded to broader concerns about alleged immigration fraud within certain migrant communities. Schmitt referenced statements attributed to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who reportedly claimed that a significant percentage of visas issued to Somali migrants may involve fraudulent information. He asked whether such findings could result in widespread enforcement actions.
In response, Homan said the federal government is conducting comprehensive reviews of immigration cases across multiple categories, including temporary visas, student permits, and other non-citizen statuses. He emphasized that current enforcement priorities include reassessing national security risks and identifying individuals who may have obtained legal status through improper means.
Officials have indicated that the scope of the review is not limited to undocumented immigrants, but also includes individuals who may have entered or remained in the country under false pretenses, regardless of their current immigration classification.
Conclusion
As federal agencies continue to examine allegations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar and broader claims of immigration fraud, the situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration oversight and enforcement. With senior officials confirming active reviews and potential legal consequences, the case underscores the complexities of verifying immigration records while balancing due process, political scrutiny, and national security considerations.