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Did Ilhan Omar marry her brother? Minnesota Democrat lawmaker could face deportation, DHS secretary says

Mullin said investigators were examining the allegation and that deportation could be considered if immigration fraud is established.

Did Ilhan Omar marry her brother? Minnesota Democrat lawmaker could face deportation, DHS secretary says
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin alleged that Rep. Ilhan Omar married her brother to facilitate his U.S. entry, and said deportation could be considered if investigators establish immigration fraud. Omar has denied the allegation, which the article says has not been conclusively established.

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Mullin Discusses Investigation Into Allegations Against Ilhan Omar

Outlets agree that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said authorities are investigating allegations that Rep. Ilhan Omar married her brother to facilitate immigration. Center outlets frame the claim as unresolved, often noting Omar’s denial and that it has not been substantiated. Right-leaning outlets foreground Mullin’s accusation and possible consequences, with some presenting the allegation more definitively than others.

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