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DHS launches probe into Eric Swalwell over allegations he illegally hired Brazilian nanny

Nypost · · 305 words · By Patrick Reilly
Immigration Violations Political Scandal
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“The Department of Homeland Security is investigating allegations that embattled lefty California Rep. Eric Swalwell illegally employed a Brazilian nanny years ago”
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Multiple independent news outlets (The Guardian, Politico, The New York Post) report DHS is investigating allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell illegally hired a Brazilian nanny without work authorization. Web search results consistently confirm this claim across three sources.
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“Swalwell allegedly hired the nanny for his children and she continued to work for the family after her work authorization permit expired in 2022”
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Three web search results from The New York Post and other outlets explicitly state the nanny's work authorization expired in 2022, and she continued working for the family. This is corroborated by multiple independent sources.
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“DHS is now investigating after the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) referred the case to the department”
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Three web search results confirm USCIS referred the case to DHS for investigation. Multiple independent sources (including CBS News and Politico) report this referral as part of the ongoing probe.
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web search NEUTRAL — "These allegations are serious.USCIShasreferredthis matterto DHSlaw enforcementfor investigation."
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web search NEUTRAL — 12 hours ago ·USCIShasreferredthis matterto DHSlaw enforcementfor investigation," aUSCISspokesperson told CBS News in a statement. Politico first reportedDHS' probe into the nanny.
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web search NEUTRAL — 10 hours ago ·USCIShasreferredthis matterto DHSlaw enforcementfor investigation," aUSCISspokesperson told CBS News in a statement. Politico first reportedDHS' probe into the nanny.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dhs-investigating-eric-swalwell…
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“Federal law prohibits employers from knowingly hiring aliens who are not authorized to work in the United States”
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No evidence was found in web search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute this claim about federal law. The claim requires legal analysis that was not provided in the evidence.
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“The DHS received a complaint in February alleging the nanny, Amanda Barbosa, 'appears in numerous social media photos with the Swalwell family throughout 2023 and 2024, indicating continued close association and ongoing childcare responsibilities despite the absence of known lawful work authorization'”
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The only Wikipedia entry cited is unrelated to the claim about Amanda Barbosa's social media activity. No relevant evidence was found to support or contradict this specific allegation.
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“Swalwell announced Sunday he was suspending his California gubernatorial campaign after four women accused him of sexual misconduct - including alleged rape”
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No evidence was found in web search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute the claim about Swalwell suspending his campaign. The claim appears to be unverified.
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“The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has opened a probe into allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer in a New York City hotel room in April 2024”
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No evidence was found in web search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute the Manhattan DA's probe into alleged sexual assault. The claim lacks supporting documentation.
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“Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators, and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner”
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No evidence was found in web search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute the claim about trauma-informed services. The statement appears to be an institutional claim without verifiable data.
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