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Trump push to oust Omar faces historic Supreme Court test, but legal experts see ‘uncharted’ twist
Saturday, October 31, 2026
President Donald Trump initiated efforts to remove Representative Ilhan Omar from office. Legal experts cited Powell v. McCormack, a 1969 Supreme Court case, as potentially relevant to the legal challenge. The case addressed whether Congress could expel a member based on grounds beyond those specified in the Constitution. Omar's legal team and constitutional scholars have disputed whether the expulsion effort meets constitutional requirements for removal.
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