U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar announced Wednesday that she will move out of her Washington, D.C. home, stating that the federal search conducted last week has made her feel unsafe.

Federal agents executed a search warrant at Omar's residence as part of an investigation into potential fraud related to her family's immigration paperwork. Grand jury subpoenas have reportedly been issued to some of her relatives in connection with the probe.

In her first interview since the search, Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Somalia, expressed confidence in her innocence. She described the experience of waking to Homeland Security investigators banging on her door around 6 a.m. The search, which lasted four to five hours, resulted in the seizure of 17 items, including personal electronics and a vintage camera.

The progressive Minnesota Democrat, who is a frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, indicated that the timing of the search, weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, was unsettling. Omar is currently running for reelection in her Minneapolis-based district.

The Justice Department has offered limited details, confirming only that a criminal investigation is underway. Omar, who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee at age 12, commented on the investigation, suggesting the idea of a 12-year-old conspiring to defraud immigration services seemed unlikely.

The search drew criticism from some congressional Democrats, who also raised questions about its proximity to the election. Historically, the Justice Department has often sought to avoid overt investigative actions involving political candidates in the immediate pre-election period.

Omar stated that while the agents were intrusive, they conducted themselves politely, meticulously logging seized items and restoring the rest of the property. The items taken included phones, notebooks, a children's book in Somali, and a camera that was a gift for her husband.

This development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of immigration processes and potential political motivations behind law enforcement actions. Omar's decision to move underscores the personal impact of the federal investigation on her and her family.