Washington, Oct. 13 -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05)released the following statement after federal agents raided the Washington, D.C. residence of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05):
"I am deeply concerned that Rep. Ilhan Omar, an elected Member of Congress, had her home raided by federal immigration authorities after President Trump repeatedly attacked her legitimacy as an American and threatened to take action in response to her repeated opposition to his policies. It is essential that the levers of justice are never politicized. We are a nation of laws, not individuals. If law enforcement hasprobablecause to conduct a search or pursue charges agai...