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DHS Official Accused of Promoting Illegal Immigration via Social Media

Wilson Osorio, a DHS associate counsel, allegedly used platforms like TikTok to share advice with potential border crossers.

  • Wilson Osorio, employed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, allegedly posted videos encouraging illegal immigration since July.
  • The content shared on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram includes conversations with migrants discussing their earnings and migration experiences.
  • Osorio's social media activities were reported by the American Accountability Foundation, which monitors Spanish-language content targeting migrants.
  • Critics, including Utah Senator Mike Lee, have condemned Osorio's actions as a breach of public trust and called for his dismissal.
  • The Department of Homeland Security has not yet commented on the allegations, and Osorio's social media accounts have been made private.
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