A Department of Homeland Security attorney who was fired after making comments to a judge about her position has announced she is running for Congress to challenge Representative Ilhan Omar.

The attorney was terminated from her position hours after she told a judge during proceedings that "this job sucks," according to reports. The specific circumstances surrounding her court appearance and the nature of the case she was handling have not been detailed.

Following her dismissal from the federal agency, the former DHS lawyer announced her intention to seek the Democratic nomination to represent Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, currently held by Omar. The district encompasses Minneapolis and surrounding areas.

Representative Omar, who was first elected to Congress in 2018, has been a prominent progressive voice in the Democratic Party and a member of the informal group known as "The Squad." She has faced various political challenges throughout her tenure.

The former federal attorney's campaign announcement comes as she transitions from government service to electoral politics. Details about her campaign platform and specific policy positions have not yet been released.

The timeline for the Democratic primary election and the formal filing requirements for congressional candidates in Minnesota will determine the next steps in the electoral process.