• NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    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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      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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        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!”