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The Department of Justice's actions towards Catholic pro-life demonstrators and FBI targeting Catholics have raised concerns about their use of force and resources, while an app called cbp1 allows noncitizens to make appointments at the border for urgent humanitarian reasons. Senator Holly is pushing for investigations into allegations of security agents being reassigned to non-essential tasks at the southern border, highlighting the importance of whistleblower protection and oversight in the Department of Homeland Security.

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  • The FBI's actions in targeting Catholics were criticized as a disgraceful use of resources, showcasing a contradiction between their tactics and the Justice Department's guidelines on the use of force.
  • Multiple whistleblowers have raised concerns about the Department of Homeland Security reassigning security agents from felony investigations, including child exploitation cases, to menial tasks at the southern border, potentially violating laws and policies, prompting Senator Holly to call for a thorough investigation.

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  • What guidelines did the Justice Department contradict?

    The armed agents' show of force contradicted the Justice Department's guidelines on the use of force.

  • What is the purpose of the cbp1 app?

    The app allows noncitizens to schedule border appointments for humanitarian reasons.

  • How has the surge in unaccompanied children at the border been linked to policy changes?

    The surge began when the administration changed policies.

  • What accusations were made against the Secretary regarding children's treatment?

    The Secretary was accused of enabling modern-day indentured servitude.

  • What actions did Senator Holly take regarding whistleblower allegations?

    Senator Holly requested an investigation into whistleblower claims.

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Summary

00:00

DOJ Targets Catholics, Defies Guidelines, Criticized

  • The Department of Justice protects all religions and ideologies without bias.
  • The Justice Department sent armed agents to arrest a Catholic pro-life demonstrator, despite local authorities declining to prosecute.
  • The decision to send armed agents was made on the ground by FBI Tactical operators.
  • The armed agents' show of force contradicted the Justice Department's guidelines on the use of force.
  • The FBI field office in Richmond issued a memorandum advocating for surveillance of traditionalist Catholics, which was deemed inappropriate.
  • The FBI does not target Catholics based on their faith, and investigations are not conducted on religious grounds.
  • The FBI does not have informants in Catholic churches and has rules against investigations based on First Amendment activities.
  • The FBI's actions in targeting Catholics were criticized as a disgraceful use of resources.
  • The FBI field agents resisted raiding ex-President Trump's residence, but the decision was approved by the DOJ.
  • An app called cbp1 allows noncitizens to schedule appointments at the border for urgent humanitarian reasons, not for illegal entry.

15:43

Border App Eases Entry, Raises Concerns

  • The app created by a non-governmental organization allows anyone to schedule appointments on their phone.
  • Despite being labeled as an application for applying for asylum, the app does not require illegal migrants to apply for asylum or ask them questions upon arrival at the border.
  • Users of the app are not asked if they are seeking asylum or questioned about vulnerabilities upon arrival at the border.
  • The app allows individuals from specific countries to seek parole and be screened before arriving at the border.
  • The app has seen tens of thousands of people making appointments at the port of entry under the parole program.
  • The cost of developing the app is not disclosed, and it is unclear if a tech firm was contracted for its development.
  • The app allows individuals to reserve a time to come to the border without being interviewed or tracked.
  • Chinese nationals encountered at the southern border have increased significantly, with a 900% increase in the Rio Grande Valley sector.
  • There are reports of child exploitation and trafficking of migrant children, with thousands ending up in harsh working conditions across the country.
  • The surge in unaccompanied children crossing the border began when the current administration changed policies, leading to exploitation and loss of track of many children.

30:55

Exploitation of migrant children in US

  • New York Times articles from April 17th, 2023, and February 25th, 2023, highlight migrant children being exploited and put to work in the US.
  • The Administration's actions have facilitated the crisis, allowing hundreds of thousands of migrant children to enter the country and pressuring officials to expedite their release to sponsors without proper vetting.
  • Shelters filled with children led to the loosening of vetting restrictions and hastening the process of getting children to sponsors.
  • The Secretary is accused of enabling modern-day indentured servitude of minor children and is questioned about the impeachment.
  • The Secretary denies the accusations, leading to a heated exchange with Senators about the treatment of children and responsibility.
  • Senator Holly questions the Secretary about the chant "Palestine will be free" and advocates for revoking visas of students advocating for the elimination of Israel.
  • The Secretary evades direct answers regarding the revocation of visas for students advocating violence against Jews.
  • Senator Holly confronts the Secretary about an employee of the Department of Homeland Security posting extreme anti-Israel sentiments and images.
  • The Secretary faces scrutiny for not firing the employee and placing her on administrative leave instead.
  • The Secretary refuses to disclose details about the employee's adjudication of cases involving Israeli asylum seekers and immigration matters.

47:14

Whistleblowers allege reassignment of security agents

  • Multiple whistleblowers have come forward alleging that as many as 600 security Special Agents from Homeland Security Investigations were reassigned from felony investigations, including child exploitation cases, to tasks like making sandwiches for illegal immigrants and escorting migrants to showers. These agents were also asked to drop felony investigations and conduct ministerial tasks at the southern border.
  • The whistleblowers claim that these reassignments violate specific laws and policies, including 13 USC 1301, the Office of Management and Budget Circular A76, and internal ICE travel policies. Senator Holly has written a letter to the Inspector General of DHS requesting an investigation into these claims and has shared this information with the committee.
  • Senator Holly emphasizes the importance of whistleblower protection and oversight, highlighting the need for a thorough investigation into the allegations made by multiple whistleblowers regarding the reassignment of security agents and potential violations of laws and policies within the Department of Homeland Security.
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