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Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his San Francisco home as part of investigations into sexual misconduct allegations. The chronology places the events in the days surrounding Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and his earlier gubernatorial bid. Multiple outlets corroborate the seizure and an ongoing inquiry extends to other jurisdictions.
A 23-year-old Colombian business student, Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez, has been released after a federal judge ruled that her detention violated due process. ICE had detained her at SFO while she faces deportation proceedings related to visa overstay and a pending asylum claim. The judge prohibited electronic monitoring unless necessary and emphasized due process in detention decisions. Berkeley advocates celebrated the decision and vow to continue defending detained students.