Federal Authorities Probe Rep. Eric Swalwell Over Allegations of Illicit Nanny Employment In a developing scandal, the Department of Homeland Security is looking into claims that Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) may have broken the law by hiring an undocumented Brazilian nanny years ago. The investigation, which has just been confirmed by officials, raises questions about the congressman's hiring practices and potential immigration law violations. Swalwell, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and a vocal critic of the Trump administration's immigration policies, has faced intense scrutiny in recent years over his personal and professional life. As the probe unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the congressman's office will be implicated in any wrongdoing and what potential consequences may arise from the investigation.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating allegations that embattled lefty California Rep. Eric Swalwell illegally employed a Brazilian nanny years ago, officials said.
