DHS Investigates Omar Marriage
Homeland Security Secretary Confirms Ongoing Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar Marriage Claims
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Mullin said Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, whom he identified as Omar’s alleged brother and second husband, currently lives in London.
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Mullin said the inquiry could extend beyond Omar’s individual case to examine possible fraud involving “the whole family migration” and other similar cases in which applicants may have misrepresented information on asylum or immigration applications.
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The secretary said alleged immigration violations would have no expiration date for enforcement purposes, stating that if officials prove someone should not have been admitted to the United States, deportation could follow.
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Omar previously described the allegations in a 2020 statement as “absolutely false and ridiculous,” adding that claims Elmi was her brother were “absurd and offensive.”
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The allegations include a disputed timeline: Omar reportedly married Ahmed Hirsi in a Muslim ceremony in 2002 that was not registered with the state, married Elmi in 2009, and was allegedly still married to Hirsi when the second marriage began—circumstances that critics have characterized as potentially constituting bigamy.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said an ongoing investigation alleges that Rep. Ilhan Omar married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi to help him obtain U.S. residency, claiming Elmi is her brother. iHeart reported that Mullin suggested the inquiry could examine broader immigration fraud allegations and said deportation could be considered if wrongdoing is proven.
Omar has previously denied that Elmi is her brother, calling the allegations "absolutely false and ridiculous" in a 2020 statement. She characterized claims about Elmi as "absurd and offensive." iHeart noted that the Homeland Security Department later said it generally does not comment on ongoing investigations or potential future actions.
The Alleged Immigration Scheme and Family History
According to iHeart, Elmi currently lives in London. The allegations involve a disputed timeline: Omar reportedly married Ahmed Hirsi in a Muslim ceremony in 2002 that was not registered with the state, then married Elmi in 2009 while allegedly still married to Hirsi. Critics have characterized this as potentially constituting bigamy.
Mullin Suggests Broader Investigation Into Family Fraud
Mullin told reporters the inquiry could extend beyond Omar's case to examine possible fraud involving "the whole family migration," iHeart reported. The secretary suggested investigators could look at other similar cases where applicants may have misrepresented information on asylum or immigration applications. He indicated the scope could be much wider than one individual.
No Expiration Date for Immigration Violations
Mullin stated that alleged immigration violations would have no expiration date for enforcement purposes, iHeart said. He explained that if officials prove someone should not have been admitted to the United States, deportation could follow regardless of how long they have lived in the country. However, the secretary insisted any enforcement action would be based on evidence rather than politics.
Omar's Denials and History of Addressing Allegations
Omar's office did not immediately respond to Mullin's latest claims, iHeart reported. However, she has previously addressed the allegations directly. In a 2020 statement, she described the claims as "absolutely false and ridiculous" and called the suggestion that Elmi was her brother both "absurd and offensive."
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