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US Senator Urges DHS to Probe Whether Agents Were Moved From Criminal Cases to Deportations

US Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to investigate reports that federal agents have been moved from criminal cases to focus on deportations. Wyden, a Democrat, expressed concerns that this shift in priorities could undermine efforts to tackle serious crimes, such as human trafficking and drug trafficking. The senator has requested information from DHS on the number of agents reassigned, the impact on criminal investigations, and the justification for these changes. Wyden's letter to DHS highlights the potential consequences of prioritizing immigration enforcement over other law enforcement duties. The article suggests that this move could be part of the Trump administration's broader focus on immigration policy and deportations. However, the article remains unbiased, presenting the senator's concerns without speculating on the administration's motivations or the broader political context.

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US Senator Urges DHS to Probe Whether Agents Were Moved From Criminal Cases to Deportations

US Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to investigate reports that federal agents have been moved from criminal cases to focus on deportations. Wyden, a Democrat, expressed concerns that this shift in…

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US Senator Urges DHS to Probe Whether Agents Were Moved From Criminal Cases to Deportations

US Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to investigate reports that federal agents have been moved from criminal cases to focus on deportations. Wyden, a Democrat, expressed concerns…

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US Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to investigate reports that federal agents have been moved from criminal cases to focus on deportations. Wyden, a Democrat, expressed concerns that this shift in…

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