The Justice Department on Friday issued about a dozen subpoenas as part of an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, including to members of her family, a person familiar with the investigation said.
\n\nThe congresswoman herself was not subpoenaed, the source said, adding that the orders seeking information are tied to a federal grand jury in Minnesota, Omar’s home state.
\n\nThe investigation is examining matters surrounding Omar’s immigration status, and that includes, but is not limited to, her birthdate, the source said. Omar, who was born in Somalia and moved to the United States with her family in the 1990s, was naturalized when she was 17 years old, meaning she was a juvenile and able be conferred citizenship through a parent.
\n\nInvestigators are attempting to speak with Omar’s sister but have not issued her subpoena yet, the source said.
\n\nThe investigation is seeking information to see where it leads, the source said. For example, if records, representations related to age and immigration status contain false information, that would provide material for investigators to scrutinize further. They could also examine communications related to such matters.
\n\nThe Justice Department declined to comment to NBC News, and a spokesperson for Omar didn’t immediately respond…
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