Ilhan Omar’s attorneys say federal search of her home was ‘neither justified nor lawful’

The Guardian reports: Minnesota lawmaker’s attorneys asked for return of seized items and the preservation of any recordings of search Ilhan Omar’s attorneys have asked the US Department of Justice to return property that federal agents removed days earlier from her home during a search.

The lawyers for the Minnesota Democrat contended that the seizure as “neither justified nor lawful”, according to a letter that the Associated Press reported on Friday.

This lifestyle story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ilhan Omar, US Department of Justice and Minnesota Democrat.

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United States · Americas

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The Guardian

First reported

17 Oct 2026, 19:51 IST

Key names

Ilhan Omar, US Department of Justice, Minnesota Democrat

Section

Lifestyle

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• The GuardianIlhan Omar’s attorneys say federal search of her home was ‘neither justified nor lawful’ 17 Oct, 19:51

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