House Republicans have escalated their long-running effort to investigate radical Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), announcing plans to subpoena immigration records tied to allegations of marriage fraud that critics say could carry serious legal consequences.
The move was announced on Wednesday by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who said the House Oversight Committee has initiated action to compel records connected to Omar and an individual described as the Somali congresswoman’s “brother/husband.”
Mace framed the development as a major step toward forcing transparency around claims that Omar entered into a fraudulent marriage to evade U.S. immigration laws.
“Federal marriage fraud and knowingly entering a marriage to evade immigration laws is a serious felony punishable by prison time, steep fines, denaturalization and deportation,” Mace wrote in a widely viewed post on X.
“Marrying a sibling is illegal in every state. We intend to get to the bottom of it.”
The announcement reignited a controversy that has followed Omar for years, particularly among Republican lawmakers who argue the allegations were never fully examined by federal authorities.
While Omar has consistently denied any wrongdoing, Republicans say the subpoena effort signals that Congress is now prepared to compel the release of records they believe could definitively resolve the issue.
The effort is being driven through the House Oversight Committee, which has broad subpoena authority as part of its investigative powers.
If approved and enforced, the subpoena would seek immigration documentation related to Omar’s past marriage, records Republicans say are central to determining whether federal law was violated.
In December, Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) said he was also considering whether to force a House vote to expel Omar.
Fine told Axios that he is “actively considering” introducing articles of expulsion, despite the high bar required to remove a sitting member of Congress.
Expulsion would require a two-thirds vote of the House, meaning substantial Democratic support would be necessary.
“I won’t send out fundraising emails calling for her expulsion,” Fine said on Capitol Hill.
“If I’m going to do that, you will see me bring the piece of paper.
“And I am actively considering that.”
“I don’t think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress,” he added.
Omar dismissed the threat, brushing off Fine’s remarks.
“I don’t think anybody takes that man serious,” she said.
“I don’t think he takes himself serious, so nobody should worry about anything he says.”
Omar has frequently clashed with Republicans and has previously been the target of unsuccessful disciplinary efforts, including a censure attempt earlier this year.
She was removed from the House Foreign Affairs Committee in 2023 following criticism of Israel.
Whether the subpoena will ultimately be enforced, what records may be produced, and whether any legal consequences will follow remain unresolved.
For now, House Republicans are signaling they are not backing down, framing the effort as a matter of accountability and equal application of the law, even at the highest levels of government.
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