Rep. Ilhan Omar challenges legality of Trump administration search of her home

Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar is challenging the legality of a recent search of her home by the Trump administration, arguing that it violates her constitutional rights and threatens the separation of powers. Her legal team sent a letter to the Justice Department on Friday, stating that the investigation into her citizenship status is "vindictive, retributive, and politically motivated."

Omar and her attorneys argue that she became a naturalized citizen in 2000 after fleeing Somalia in 1995, and there is no legitimate basis for suggesting she has violated any law concerning her citizenship. They also demand the return of property seized by federal agents and the preservation of video and audio recordings made during the search.

The letter highlights several issues with the way the search was conducted, including the lack of notice to the House of Representatives' Office of General Counsel and the congresswoman and her attorneys, and the absence of the US attorney's office or Justice Department representatives at the search to read Omar her privileges under the Speech or Debate Clause.

Omar's attorneys allege that the search was conducted out of a desire to suppress her political opposition, particularly ahead of the upcoming election.