September 10, 2022

CBP stopped updating its “@CBPWestTexas” Twitter account after an unidentified employee used it to share former Trump advisor Stephen Miller’s view that “Biden’s eradication of our border means we are no longer a Republic,” and to issue “likes” to homophobic tweets.

“The tweets do not reflect the values of this administration and our work to rebuild a humane, orderly and secure immigration system,” CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus said in a statement.

— “Border Patrol halts tweets from agency’s West Texas region” (United States: Associated Press, September 11, 2022) <https://apnews.com/article/biden-texas-donald-trump-immigration-pete-buttigieg-72a4b44c5a50f7917f9ea925b46472da>.

Screen capture of CBP West Texas @CBPWestTexas Twitter account, September 10, 2022 <https://twitter.com/CBPWestTexas/>.

CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus @CBPChrisMagnus on Twitter (September 10, 2022) <https://twitter.com/CBPChrisMagnus/status/1568780563099664388>.

Sector(s): El Paso Field Office

Agency(ies): CBP

Event Type(s): Insubordinate or Highly Politicized Conduct

Accountability Status: Under OPR Investigation

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