Recent statements from DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin highlight an ongoing federal probe into long-standing allegations of immigration-related marriage fraud involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, with potential denaturalization referenced if misrepresentation is proven. However, Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2000, has consistently denied the claims, which date back over a decade without resulting in charges or court findings. Denaturalization under federal law requires a civil DOJ suit meeting a high evidentiary standard of clear and convincing proof, followed by removal proceedings—a process that is rare, time-intensive, and subject to judicial review. No scheduled court dates or confirmed actions indicate resolution within 2026, supporting trader consensus on the substantial structural barriers to deportation this year.