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[–] 19 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

Unless her dad wrote “dedicated to my loving daughter whom knowingly allowed me to file a fraudulent immigration document on her behalf” then I don’t think it is relevant. From what I have read it’s not even a problem if it was filed while she was 18 provided she had no knowledge of her late father’s actions.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago (3 children)

    I'm thinking a book might have a publication date or a printing date on it somewhere. There's a remote chance that would provide some loose circumstantial evidence as to ages.

    From what I have read it’s not even a problem if it was filed while she was 18 provided she had no knowledge of her late father’s actions.

    Lack of knowledge might insulate Ilhan from criminal charges. But because she has derived citizenship, she can lose the derivation in a civil process if it is proven that she was really 18. In that case she reverts to her previous status of lawful permanent resident. There's no statute of limitations on the civil side.

    If she is found to have never received citizenship, she will probably not be eligible serve as a representative.

    (Yes. The immigration laws of this country are fucked up.)

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  • [–] 4 points 1 day ago*

    I’m thinking a book might have a publication date or a printing date on it somewhere. There’s a remote chance that would provide some loose circumstantial evidence as to ages.

    Beyond the fact that yes, Ilhan Omar was a child herself once upon a time, she has three children of her own.

    "The circle of suspects grows wider, Sherlock. Any one -- or even all -- of those people might be the true owner!"

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  • [–] 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 child)

    But, like, you can just buy books anytime. I mean I can go into a bookstore right now and buy any book in the place, even the kids section, and not even have to show id. If I go out and get some milk, it isnt even circumstantial evidence that I milked a cow.

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  • [–] -2 points 1 day ago

    I agree. But at this stage they're not trying to get the exhibit admitted into evidence. They really just need to match it against one of the categories of items listed in the search warrant.

    (Warrants shall describe the "place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.")

    She has also challenged the warrant, trying to get her stuff back. I haven't looked into the details on that.

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