175 House Democrats Call For Halt To Ilhan Omar Investigation

What happened: 175 House Democrats signed a letter dated Oct. 26, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, calling for a halt to the federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Key numbers: 175 Democratic signatories; letter dated Oct. 26; search warrant executed Oct. 12; 17 items seized; election on Nov. 3; Omar is 44. Why it matters: The lawmakers argue the probe could affect voters' decisions and strips Minnesotans of a free and fair election. Trump said Omar could go to jail if immigration fraud is found.

175 House Democrats signed a letter dated Oct. 26, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, calling for a halt to the federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

The lawmakers argue the probe could affect voters' decisions and strips Minnesotans of a free and fair election. Trump said Omar could go to jail if immigration fraud is found.