Posted on 03/24/2015 11:58:00 AM PDT by jazusamo
The No. 2 official at the Homeland Security Department meddled in three high-profile immigration cases, giving special treatment to applications from wealthy and well-connected immigrants after calls from major Democrats despite the objections of career employees, the department’s inspector general concluded in a report Tuesday.
Alejandro Mayorkas, who was elevated from head of the department’s legal immigration agency to be deputy secretary while the investigation was ongoing, also angered many of his colleagues by getting involved in the cases, and “created an appearance of favoritism and special access” for the wealthy immigrants, the inspector general concluded.
Inspector General John Roth said the cases involved major Democrats: former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Anthony Rodham, brother of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
In each case, pressure from those individuals helped earn favorable treatment, Mr. Roth said.
The damning 99-page report also found problems with Homeland Security’s records-retention, reminiscent of the questions surrounding the IRS, the EPA and now the State Department and former Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton’s email practices.
Investigators said it was striking how many whistleblowers came forward to complain about Mr. Mayorkas’s behavior — and how worried they were about maintaining their anonymity, fearing retribution.
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Statists are corrupt by definition. Its what they are.
Yep, and this administration ranks right at the top.
Bttt.
5.56mm
They'd be wise to avoid parks at night lest they be found there having killed themselves.
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