After her property was seized: Congresswoman who clashed with Trump demands answers

Lawyers for Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar are demanding the return of her passport and devices seized in a raid on her home, arguing the search was illegal. The raid occurred about three weeks before the midterm elections, sparking criticism of alleged political interference.

Lawyers for Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar are demanding the return of her passport and devices seized in a raid on her home. In a letter obtained by the Wall Street Journal, they argue the search was 'unjustified and illegal,' and that federal agents acted contrary to the judge's instructions. The raid took place about three weeks before the midterm elections, drawing criticism for violating the Justice Department's tradition of avoiding public investigative steps against candidates in the 60 days before an election. Omar, 44, was born in Mogadishu and immigrated to the U.S. in the 1990s, and is considered a major target of criticism from President Trump and conservatives.