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Omar's relatives subpoenaed related to immigration investigation
Omar's relatives subpoenaed related to immigration investigation
Context
What happened: Relatives of Rep. Ilhan Omar received grand jury subpoenas in a criminal immigration investigation. Subpoenas were issued Friday, days before ICE investigators searched her Washington, D.C.
Why it matters: The timing near the midterm elections drew criticism, as DOJ guidelines bar timing actions to affect elections. Omar denied wrongdoing and accused the administration of targeting political enemies.
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What changed
Relatives of Rep. Ilhan Omar received grand jury subpoenas in a criminal immigration investigation. Subpoenas were issued Friday, days before ICE investigators searched her Washington, D.C.
Why it matters
The timing near the midterm elections drew criticism, as DOJ guidelines bar timing actions to affect elections. Omar denied wrongdoing and accused the administration of targeting political enemies.