Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders to follow protocols to protect her rights as member of Congress

TL;DR

Ilhan Omar's attorneys accuse the Justice Department of violating a judge's order during the search of her home.
The protocols were meant to safeguard Omar's constitutional interests as a member of Congress.
Omar's lawyers demanded the return of seized property and preservation of all recordings.
The Justice Department denied the allegations, calling them false and inaccurate.
The search was related to a criminal investigation into her family's immigration paperwork.
Concerns were raised that the search warrant lacked protocols to protect Omar's legislative privileges.
Omar's lawyers claim agents failed to notify her and the House General Counsel of the search.
They also allege agents prevented Omar from contacting her attorney for over an hour.
The timing of the search and subpoenas close to an election raises questions about potential political motivation.
Omar's attorneys argue the search was politically motivated and lacked justification.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made public remarks about the investigation, calling it a 'strong case'.

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