DHS probing allegations Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.

Politics DHS looking into allegations Rep. Eric Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S. By Jordan Freiman Jordan Freiman News Editor Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Read Full Bio Jordan Freiman April 12, 2026 / 7:09 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Department of Homeland Security is looking into allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired a nanny who was not legally authorized to work in the U.S., U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said in a statement Sunday, adding another complication for one of the leading candidates for California governor."USCIS has been collecting information on the allegations involving Congressman Eric Swalwell's hiring of a Brazilian national as a nanny without lawful work authorization. USCIS has referred this matter to DHS law enforcement for investigation," a USCIS spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.Politico first reported DHS' probe into the nanny. Swawell did not immediately respond to CBS News' request for comment.According to a report from The New York Post published Saturday, Swalwell hired a nanny for his children who then kept working for them after her work authorization permit expired in 2022. Swalwell was sponsoring her for a green card, but she allegedly continued working for him during that process even though she was not allowed to do so. A permanent labor certification was approved in 2024, according to the Post.The DHS probe into Swalwell comes as the Manhattan District Attorney's Office says it has opened an investigation into the California gubernatorial candidate over sexual assault allegations by a former staffer.The allegations have prompted several high-profile fellow House Democrats to call on him to suspend his campaign. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, has also announced plans to force a vote to expel Swalwell over the allegations....