Omar Relatives Receive Grand Jury Subpoenas in Immigration Fraud Probe as DOJ Faces 60-Day Rule Criticism
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Updated · CBS New York · Oct 14
Omar Relatives Receive Grand Jury Subpoenas in Immigration Fraud Probe as DOJ Faces 60-Day Rule Criticism
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Oct 14
Summary
Multiple relatives of Rep. Ilhan Omar were served grand jury subpoenas Friday in a criminal probe into possible fraud and false statements in the family’s immigration paperwork, CBS News reported.
The subpoenas came days before the election and after investigators searched Omar’s home Monday, a timing that drew criticism because DOJ guidance bars actions meant to affect elections and traditionally avoids such steps within 60 days.
Sources said Attorney General Todd Blanche knew of the search, HSI is leading the case with DOJ assistance, and the Public Integrity Section was consulted despite being reduced to just 2 attorneys.
A magistrate approved the home-search warrant only after DOJ added procedures letting Omar and her lawyers review seized material for legislative privilege under the 2007 Rayburn precedent.
The immigration case is at least the second active criminal investigation tied to Omar’s family; prosecutors are also examining valuations of businesses owned by her husband, Tim Mynett, after disclosures showed figures ranging from $6 million to $30 million.