The home of Democratic MP Ilhan Umar, who is a staunch opponent of President Donald Trump, has been raided in America. According to a report by Fox News Digital, American officials took this action early Monday morning in the Washington area. The raid was carried out in connection with an investigation into the immigration documents of Omar, who was born in Somalia. According to the report, a source familiar with the matter has confirmed this.

A spokesperson for the US Justice Department told Fox News Digital that homeland security investigations operate based on search warrants obtained by the Justice Department and approved by courts. According to a spokesperson, the action is part of an ongoing federal investigation.

Investigating alleged fraud in immigration documents

According to the report, the raids were conducted following an investigation into alleged criminal fraud in Omar’s immigration documents. These documents were filled by Omar’s late father when he was young. However, detailed information about the allegations related to the investigation in the case has not been revealed. Representatives for the Justice Department and Omar did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Ilhan Umar is a tireless critic of Trump

Ilhan Umar has been a tireless critic of US President Donald Trump. Trump has repeatedly targeted Omar and other Democratic leaders. He has called the Somali-American community a threat to Minnesota and has made controversial statements about the Somali and Muslim community.

Last week, Trump called Abdul al-Sayed, the Democratic candidate running for the US Senate from Michigan, a ‘radical extremist’ and a ‘terrorist supporter’. With this, he supported Republican candidate Mike Rogers. Earlier in February, Trump also made controversial comments about Ilhan Umar and Michigan Democratic MP Rashida Talib.

One person sentenced in case of attack on Omar

Last month, a Minnesota court sentenced Anthony James Kazmierczak to one year and two months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a federal officer. He admitted to pouring vinegar on Ilhan Umar. According to the report, he did so because he disagreed with Omar’s progressive political views.