WASHINGTON/NEW YORK ¨C The acting head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered an investigation into reports that Border Patrol agents have been posting offensive anti-immigrant comments and threats against lawmakers on a private Facebook group.
The move was announced amid mounting criticism of the Trump administration¡¯s handling of a humanitarian crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border, with lawmakers and government investigators warning of dangerous conditions in migrant detention centers.
¡°Reporting this week highlighted disturbing & inexcusable social media activity that allegedly includes active Border Patrol personnel,¡± acting DHS head Kevin McAleenan said on Twitter on Wednesday, calling the reported comments ¡°completely unacceptable.¡±
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