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Joycelyn Uy

DHS Accused of Ignoring Warning Signs as 59 Border Agents Face Abuse Charges, Including Child Sex Crimes

Criminal Agent Report: An analysis of ICE and Border Patrol agents who committed sexual or violent offences against women and children. (Credit: Screenshot From Criminal Agent Report by Ohio Immigrant Alliance)

The Department of Homeland Security is facing intense scrutiny today after the Ohio Immigrant Alliance alleged the agency ignored patterns of misconduct among border agents and immigration officers who now face serious abuse charges, including child sex crimes.

A report published by the advocacy group, titled They Walk Among Us, claims that systemic vetting failures have allowed individuals with histories of domestic violence and sexual predation to patrol communities across the United States.

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