Lawyers for Rep. Ilhan Omar demanded Friday that the Justice Department return property seized from her home. They called Monday's search in an immigration fraud investigation neither justified nor lawful.
Why it matters: DOJ has historically avoided public investigative steps involving candidates within 60 days of an election. Omar's lawyers say this search broke that policy.
Where they split: Omar's lawyers say agents ignored the magistrate judge's instructions; DOJ spokesperson Emily Covington says investigators complied with all court orders.
Center coverage, 5 sources: The center runs the wire account, pairing the lawyers' accusations with the Justice Department's denial that it broke any court order.
Left coverage, 8 sources: The left frames the search as a politically timed move against a prominent Trump critic, emphasizing procedural lapses and Trump's rally remarks days earlier.
What’s next: Omar's lawyers say they will file a federal motion if property is not returned promptly.
