Zohran Mamdani criticised the federal search of Ilhan Omar's Washington home, saying her citizenship should not be used against her.
01Summary
- 01New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke on Monday after agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home.
- 02Mamdani said Omar's citizenship "should not be weaponized" against her.
- 03The search was carried out by Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- 04The description says a Justice Department role was involved, but gives no further details.
02Why it matters
The case involves a prominent Democrat and a federal search, which can affect debate over immigration enforcement and the treatment of elected officials. It may also sharpen political tensions around the use of federal agencies.
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