Mace's Subpoena for Omar Records Tabled by Committee

Does Omar face credible allegations of marriage fraud, or are the claims politically motivated?
Mace's Subpoena for Omar Records Tabled by Committee
Above: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks at the House Budget Committee on Capitol Hill on May 16, 2025. Image credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

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Moving to subpoena Omar’s immigration records is necessary to investigate credible allegations of federal marriage fraud and immigration law violations. If Omar knowingly entered into a sham or incestuous marriage to evade U.S. law, the penalties are clear: denaturalization and deportation. Enforcing those consequences would send a powerful message that America will not tolerate fraud or abuse of its immigration system. The public deserves full transparency on this.

Left narrative

Mace’s attempted subpoena revives a long-debunked smear that independent fact-checkers and Omar herself have repeatedly shown lacks evidence. The allegations trace back to internet rumors amplified for political gain, not verified findings, and weaponize immigration law to target a Muslim lawmaker. Tabling the motion reflects a refusal to legitimize conspiracy politics and a defense of due process over performative harassment.


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