Federal Probe Examines Omar’s Citizenship Eligibility

Federal investigators are examining whether Rep. Ilhan Omar or her late father misrepresented her age or other immigration information, a probe that could test whether she qualified for U.S. citizenship through his naturalization. The investigation has not resulted in a court finding that Omar made false statements or was ineligible for citizenship, and no denaturalization case has been reported. The inquiry is reportedly focused on whether Omar was younger than 18 when her father became a U.S. citizen in 2000. Under the rules then in effect, a child who met other requirements could derive citizenship through a parent’s naturalization before turning 18; an adult would have had to pursue citizenship separately. The allegation that her age was misstated has been attributed to U.S. officials and people familiar with the investigation, and has not been established in court. The Justice Department said a judicially authorized search warrant was executed at Omar’s Washington home on Monday as part of an ongoing federal investigation. Reports also describe subpoenas issued to relatives and a Minnesota grand jury’s review of family immigration records. The Justice Department has not...