James Comer seeks immigration fraud evidence on Ilhan Omar
Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is calling for the release of the Trump administration’s alleged evidence against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), showing whether she violated U.S. immigration law by allegedly marrying her own brother, so that Congress can decide if she should be expelled from office.
TL;DR
- Rep. James Comer (R-KY) calls for public release of evidence regarding allegations against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).
- The allegations suggest Omar violated U.S. immigration law by marrying her brother.
- Comer believes Congress should vote on Omar's expulsion if evidence of immigration fraud is found.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the DHS has evidence of Omar marrying her brother for immigration purposes.
- Border czar Tom Homan confirmed an ongoing criminal investigation into the immigration fraud allegations.
- Both Mullin and Homan indicated that immigration fraud can lead to deportation and that Omar is not above the law.
- Omar has denied the allegations, calling them 'bigoted lies', but has also been criticized for not providing documentation to quell suspicions.
- Marriage fraud is a federal crime punishable by prison time and fines.