Washington DC, Oct. 12 -- US Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday (local time) alleged political intimidation after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) searched her Washington, DC, home, with the Justice Department confirming that the action was part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.

According to CBS News, the search took place early Monday morning and centred on Omar's immigration paperwork. Sources cited by the broadcaster said the documents under scrutiny included paperwork completed by her late father when she was a child.

In a post on X, Omar said, "I'm ok," alleging that the search was an attempt to target political opponents and weaponise federal law enforcement.

"Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target polit...