DHS Reveals Criminal Record After Delayed Disclosure in Marine’s Father Deportation Case
Homeland Security’s late disclosure of a Marine’s father’s criminal past raises serious questions about transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement at sensitive military installations.
The recent case of Steve Rios, a Marine whose father was arrested by immigration authorities while visiting him at Camp Pendleton, exposes troubling gaps in the Department of Homeland Security’s communication and enforcement practices. For days, the department withheld crucial details about Esteban Rios’ criminal history, only revealing that he faced domestic violence and aggravated assault charges after persistent media inquiries. Esteban Rios, deported multiple times since 1999, was detained again following his visit to his pregnant daughter at the military base. While the family painted a picture of hardworking immigrants contributing to American society, DHS initially responded vaguely, refusing...
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