DHS is looking into whether Eric Swalwell kept his nanny in the US illegally

The Department of Homeland Security has opened an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell, examining whether he allowed his family's Brazilian nanny to work in the United States after her temporary visa expired. The probe, confirmed by DHS to multiple outlets, centers on potential immigration and employment violations tied to the lawmaker's household staff.

The scrutiny began after a report in the New York Post detailed the nanny's visa status and her continued employment. According to sources familiar with the matter, the woman entered the U.S. on a temporary visa arranged through the Swalwell household but remained employed after that status lapsed. Federal law prohibits employers from knowingly hiring or retaining undocumented workers, and DHS is now assessing whether those rules were broken.

Swalwell, a Democrat representing California's 14th congressional district, has not made any public statement about the investigation. His office did not respond to requests for comment. The probe adds another layer of difficulty for the congressman, who is currently facing separate and serious allegations of sexual assault-claims he has firmly denied through his legal team.

Immigration enforcement involving members of Congress is rare but not unprecedented. Lawmakers are subject to the same employment laws as other employers, and DHS officials emphasized that no one is exempt from compliance. 'No employer, including a member of Congress, is above the law,' a department spokesperson said in a statement.

The case has drawn attention from both sides of the political aisle, though reactions have been cautious pending more information. Some Republicans have pointed to the investigation as an example of accountability, while Democrats have largely stayed silent, possibly waiting to see how the facts develop.

Swalwell has served in the House since 2013 and has been an outspoken figure on national security and oversight matters. If the allegations are proven, the situation could complicate his standing in Congress, though no formal disciplinary action has been taken.

As of now, the investigation remains active. DHS has not indicated a timeline for completion, and no charges have been filed against Swalwell or any associated parties.