Historical precedent shows that expulsion is a rare and extreme measure, typically reserved for acts of disloyalty to the state or serious criminal convictions. In the history of the United States, only a handful of members have been expelled, mostly for supporting the Confederacy during the Civil War or following federal corruption convictions. The current movement to expel Omar is unique in that it ties legislative removal to immigration status and allegations of “systemic fraud.”
Chapter 2: The DHS Review and Immigration Law
The confirmation by Tom Homan and the Department of Homeland Security that Representative Omar’s immigration history is under review introduces a complex legal layer to this political story.
