Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“no legitimate basis for any suggestion that she has violated any law concerning her citizenship status”
Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Omar's lawyers challenged an investigation into her immigration history in a letter to federal prosecutors.
“This search was neither justified nor lawful.”
Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Omar's lawyers challenged the lawfulness of the federal search of her Washington, DC home in a letter to federal prosecutors.
“The political motivations behind this pre-election investigation and search are clear as day,”
Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Omar's lawyers wrote in a letter sent to federal prosecutors on Friday accusing the DOJ of a politically motivated investigation.
“Historically, the Department has refrained from this type of investigative activity so close to an election, so as to avoid even the appearance of politically motivated law enforcement actions,”
Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Omar's lawyers argued the investigation was politically motivated due to its proximity to the November midterm elections.