The Republic of Somaliland demanded the extradition of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Sunday after Vice President JD Vance accused the Minnesota Democrat of immigration fraud.

Vance made the remarks during a podcast interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson on Friday. He stated, "We actually think that Ilhan Omar definitely committed immigration fraud against the United States of America." Vance added that he had discussed potential legal remedies with White House immigration advisor Stephen Miller, saying, "We’re trying to look at what the remedies are... how do you go after her, how do you investigate her, how do you actually do the thing, how do you build a case necessary to get some justice for the American people?"

Somaliland, a self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa that has governed independently since 1991, responded via its official X account. The post read, "Deportation? Please you’re just sending the princess back to her kingdom. Extradition? Say the word…" The nation, which maintains democratic institutions and internal security but lacks widespread international recognition, has previously shared what it calls "receipts" on Omar, including claims that her original last name was Elmi before a change.

The allegations against Omar date back years and center on claims that she entered a sham marriage with her brother, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, in 2009 to help him gain U.S. citizenship. President Donald Trump has repeatedly raised these issues, and earlier this year, he signed an executive order creating a federal fraud task force that includes scrutiny of Somali-linked schemes in Minnesota.

Omar's opposition to Somaliland's independence has fueled tensions. She has defended Somalia's territorial claims over the region, drawing criticism amid ongoing fraud investigations in Minnesota's Somali community. Israel recognized Somaliland last year, establishing diplomatic ties in line with the Abraham Accords.

Somaliland has expressed bitterness toward Omar and her family, linking them to past atrocities like the Isaaq Genocide and ongoing issues with Somali migrants. The partially recognized state has offered itself as a venue for Omar to face justice if fraud is confirmed.

No formal extradition request has been filed, and the U.S. does not recognize Somaliland as a sovereign nation. The State Department has not commented on the matter as of Sunday afternoon.