Rep. Ilhan Omar’s phone was seized and her relatives subpoenaed as part of a criminal probe, according to reports. The investigation’s scope remains unclear, with no further details released.
The seizure and subpoenas were reported by the Associated Press and covered by PBS NewsHour. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific allegations or evidence prompting the actions.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the investigation is examining potential crimes related to Omar’s family’s immigration paperwork. He did not provide additional information about the nature of those alleged crimes.
Omar’s office has not issued a statement regarding the probe, and the case is still developing.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
