'DHS probing Swalwell over allegations he illegally employed nanny'
(Politico) "The Trump administration’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency has referred allegations of Rep. Eric Swalwell illegally employing a Brazilian nanny several years ago to law enforcement officials at the Department of Homeland Security for investigation, according to a DHS spokesperson."
"The probe marks an escalation of hostilities with the Trump administration, following a referral to the Justice Department for investigation into potential mortgage fraud by Swalwell, which he condemned as meritless. It also comes as the Calfornia Democrat is in a political tailspin from unrelated allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies. The Manhattan district attorney on Saturday opened an investigation into Swalwell, a gubernatorial candidate in California, because one of the sexual assault allegations was reported to have happened in New York."
"The New York Post reported on Saturday that Swalwell had hired a nanny for his children, who continued to work for the family after her work authorization permit expired in 2022. She received authorization from the Department of Labor in 2024."
“ 'USCIS has been collecting information on the allegations involving Congressman Eric Swalwell hiring of a Brazilian national as a nanny without lawful work authorization,' DHS spokesperson Lauren Bis said in a statement to POLITICO. 'These allegations are serious. USCIS has referred this matter to DHS law enforcement for investigation.' "
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