Federal investigators seized a phone belonging to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s sister before searching the lawmaker’s home, according to people familiar with the matter.
The device was taken as part of a criminal investigation into the congresswoman’s immigration process.
Text messages among family members reviewed from the seized phone helped move the inquiry forward.
The search of Omar’s home followed the phone seizure, marking a significant step in the federal probe.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding Omar’s immigration paperwork and related family communications.
The case has drawn attention because it involves a sitting member of Congress and sensitive questions about immigration records.
Details about what specific information was found on the phone have not been publicly disclosed.
