Trump cites ICE refusal as new spark in Ilhan Omar immigration fraud debate

President Donald Trump posted a story indicating that ICE refused to release documents about an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, citing exemption for active enforcement. The claim originates from a Freedom of Information request filed by one outlet, which learned ICE is pursuing “enforcement proceedings” related to alleged immigration fraud. Omar’s marital record includes a 2002 Muslim ceremony with Ahmed Hirsi, a later legal marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi—allegedly her brother—and joint tax returns filed while still married, which critics argue violate federal and state law.

No concrete evidence, such as DNA testing, has been presented, and neither the Department of Homeland Security nor the Justice Department has commented. Trump has repeatedly questioned Omar’s legal status, and the issue reemerges as she gears up for a November contest against Republican John Nagel.