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June 11, 2014

U.S. Border Agency Ousts Internal Affairs Head Following Lax Oversight of Shootings, Abuse Claims 
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And a top official at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has
been removed amidst accusations of failing to investigate abuses and
deadly shootings by agents on the Mexican border. James Tomsheck was
replaced as the CBP's head of internal affairs following a wave of
shootings by agents that have killed 28 people since 2010. The victims
include at least six Mexican nationals killed on the Mexican side of the
border. Hundreds of immigrants have filed complaints over alleged
abuses, but just 14 cases have led to disciplinary action. A report by
law enforcement experts earlier this year criticized the Border
Patrol’s "lack of diligence" in investigations. Mark Morgan, the FBI's
deputy assistant director for inspections, will replace Tomsheck on an
interim basis.

 

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