Fact Check: Has the DOJ revoked Ilhan Omar’s US citizenship?

WASHINGTON, DC: Social media posts are claiming that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has revoked Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's American citizenship.

The rumors gained attention following reports of a federal investigation into her immigration and citizenship records. Let's fact-check the claim.

Claim: DOJ revoked Ilhan Omar's US citizenship

The rumor started with an X post by a user named Johnny V, who claimed that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) had begun proceedings to revoke Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's US citizenship and deport her.

The post, shared on November 9, 2026, stated, "WOOOHOOOO YESSSS, IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!! BREAKING: The DOJ has started proceedings to REVOKE Ilhan Omar’s US Citizenship and DEPORT her!"

However, federal authorities have been investigating Omar since at least mid-October 2026. As part of the investigation, Homeland Security agents searched her Washington, DC, home and issued subpoenas to some of her relatives.

Investigators are looking into whether she provided incorrect information about her age or other details in her immigration documents decades ago. They are also examining whether any false information helped her obtain US citizenship through her father in 2000.

Fact Check: The claim is false

The claim is false. Reports have not confirmed that the government has officially started proceedings to revoke Ilhan Omar's citizenship. As of early November 2026, no federal court had received a public denaturalization lawsuit or civil complaint against Omar.

Authorities had also not announced any criminal charges that could lead to the loss of her citizenship. A federal investigation, search warrant, or subpoena does not automatically mean that the government has started the legal process to revoke citizenship.

Under US law, the government must follow a federal court process to revoke someone's citizenship. It must present strong and convincing evidence that the person obtained citizenship illegally or deliberately provided false information about important facts.

The government cannot simply cancel citizenship through an announcement. Even if a court later revokes Omar's citizenship, authorities would still need to begin separate deportation proceedings.

Recent reports from November 3–4 and November 8 continued to describe the matter as an ongoing investigation rather than an official citizenship revocation case.

Court documents from late October also indicated that investigators had not completed the search warrant and had not made a final decision on charges. Therefore, the claim that the DOJ has already started proceedings to revoke Omar's citizenship and deport her is inaccurate.