DOJ Halts DEA Airport Searches After Watchdog Report Reveals Misconduct

The Justice Department has suspended DEA consensual searches at transit hubs following findings of policy violations, racial profiling concerns, and misuse of informants.

• A DOJ Inspector General report found the DEA failed to follow its own policies during consensual searches at airports and transit facilities.
• The report highlighted systemic issues, including racial profiling concerns, inadequate documentation, and suspended training programs since 2023.
• Investigators revealed that an airline employee was paid a percentage of seized cash to flag passengers, raising legal and ethical concerns.
• One widely publicized incident involved a traveler whose belongings were searched without consent, resulting in no contraband found and a missed flight.
• Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco ordered the suspension of DEA searches unless tied to ongoing investigations or approved under special circumstances.

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