Attorneys for Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar have filed a formal request with the U.S. Department of Justice demanding the return of property seized by federal agents during a recent search of her home. In a letter reported by the Associated Press, Omar’s legal counsel characterized the search and subsequent seizure of materials as “neither justified nor lawful.”

The federal investigation into the Democratic congresswoman comes shortly before the November 3 midterm elections, a period in which Omar is seeking reelection. The proximity of the search to the election has sparked significant political debate. Supporters of Omar and fellow Democrats have alleged that the administration of then-President Donald Trump utilized federal law enforcement powers to target a political opponent.

While the legal team maintains that the government’s actions lacked a proper legal basis, the Department of Justice has not yet provided a detailed public response regarding the specific evidence or probable cause that led to the search. The situation remains a point of contention, with Omar’s representatives framing the incident as an overreach of executive authority, while the investigation itself continues to move forward in the final weeks of the campaign cycle.