Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar have claimed that federal agents violated court-ordered restrictions during a search of her home, labeling the investigation as politically motivated. They demand the return of seized items, including her cellphone, asserting that the search infringed on her constitutional rights and contravened Department of Justice norms regarding investigations of political candidates close to an election. The DOJ, however, defends the legality of the search, which is part of an ongoing investigation into Omar's immigration and naturalization records.
