Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) said Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, that he plans to introduce a resolution to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from Congress if a federal investigation concludes she broke the law. Fine told NewsNation he had contacted the Department of Justice (DOJ) for details regarding an investigation into Omar’s immigration status.
The statement follows an Oct. 12 raid on Omar’s Washington home by federal authorities. Born in Somalia, Omar became a U.S. citizen in 2000. Some Republicans have alleged that she provided false information regarding her marriage history to obtain citizenship. Omar has denied these claims, stating on Oct. 23 that the allegations have "no basis in fact."
The expulsion threat follows a separate federal indictment against Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D), which Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Thursday, Oct. 22. When questioned about the timing of investigations close to an election, Blanche stated that the grand jury had returned an indictment and it was "time to bring the charges." Additionally, former President Donald Trump called for Omar's resignation on Thursday, alleging she used a "fake name" to be sworn into office.
Fine’s proposal follows other legislative actions targeting the Minnesota representative. According to a May 2026 report, Fine has promised to introduce a bill that would ban dual citizens from serving in Congress. This follows previous friction between the two lawmakers, including a 2025 incident where Fine described Omar as a "terrorist," a comment House Democrats condemned as racist.
The investigation involves the Department of Justice and the House of Representatives. If the investigation proceeds, Omar, who naturalized 26 years ago, could face legal challenges to her citizenship status. The outcome could determine whether a vacancy is created in a seat that Omar is defending in the 2026 midterm elections.
The immediate impact for voters in Minnesota would be the presence or absence of their elected representative during the final weeks of a campaign and the subsequent legislative session. As of late October 2026, no specific date for the introduction of the resolution has been set, as Fine stated the action is contingent upon the results of the federal probe. The DOJ has not released a timeline for the completion of its investigation.