ICE denies FOIA request regarding Ilhan Omar fraud probe

Ilhan Omar ICE FOIA request immigration fraud allegations enforcement proceedings

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has declined to release records regarding an investigation into allegations of immigration fraud involving Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. The agency cited a legal exemption for ongoing enforcement proceedings to justify withholding the documents in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

The investigation pertains to allegations that Rep. Omar, who represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, engaged in marriage fraud to assist a relative in remaining in the country. Omar has repeatedly denied these allegations, which have not been substantiated by court records or DNA evidence.

While Omar has maintained that she is not under investigation, ICE’s invocation of Title 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(7)(A) has led to renewed public speculation regarding the status of the inquiry.

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Ilhan Omar Has INSISTED She's NOT Under Investigation BUT This Post Kinda Sorta Proves Otherwise [twitchy.com]

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ICE refuses to disclose records on Ilhan Omar fraud probe, cites ongoing ‘enforcement proceedings’ [freerepublic.com]

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