Cruz Suggests Jail, Deportation for Congresswoman Omar

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz says Representative Ilhan Omar could face imprisonment and removal from the country. He made the statement following renewed allegations about her marriage. The allegations claim Omar married her brother years ago, which is illegal. These claims are unproven and have been widely debunked. President Donald Trump repeated them at a recent political rally. Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, came to the U.S. as a refugee and is a naturalized citizen. She has consistently denied the accusations. Legal experts state that deportation of a legally elected member of Congress is highly unlikely. They note such an action would face significant constitutional and legal challenges.