DHS Investigates Congressman Over Unauthorized Nanny

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating allegations that Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell hired a nanny who was not authorized to work in the United States. This inquiry begins as Swalwell faces separate, unrelated accusations of assaulting a former staff member. The details of that case are not part of the DHS probe. The investigation focuses on whether the California representative knowingly employed a domestic worker without legal permission to work in the country. Such an action could violate federal immigration law. Swalwell has not yet publicly commented on the DHS investigation. He has previously denied the assault allegation.