Prosecution and Imprisonment of Border Patrol Agents? This contains 3 different letters. It will take a few minutes to read.
The prison assault against Agent Ramos is not simply “regrettable” – it is intolerable. BOP is well aware of the inherent risks that federal agents always face when they are themselves sent to prison, and must interact with inmates who may have committed crimes they used to prosecute. And if Yazoo City prison officials allowed its inmate population to see a TV news story that highlighted Mr. Ramos’ case, I do not understand why they were not extra vigilant to ensure Agent Ramos’ safety.
I find these circumstances disturbing, and therefore ask that you provide me with the following information:
Please describe all of the circumstances behind the recent assault against Agent Ramos while in federal custody, including any efforts undertaken to ensure Agent Ramos’ safety.
Please describe and provide all documents relating to the basis for his security classification, his placement at Yazoo City FCC, whether he is in Yazoo’s Low or Medium security facility, and BOP’s rationale and risk-based findings that led to his designation there.
Please describe any warnings and opportunities given to Agent Ramos to accept protective custody, explain whether after his initial refusal he was given any opportunity to reconsider protective custody once incarcerated and aware of added risks, and any security measures taken in recognition of his status as a former federal agent even in the absence of his placement in protective custody.
Please provide copies of any documents relating to the investigation of this incident, including all witness statements, summaries of witness interviews, and any conclusions or reports.
I have asked the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate this matter, and I therefore ask that you provide me with this requested information as expeditiously as possible.
2007-02-12
10:06:40
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4 answers
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Zoe
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Politics & Government
➔ Immigration
http://feinstein.senate.gov/07releases/r-border-patrol-ltr0209.htm
The Honorable Michael Chertoff
Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
The Honorable Alberto Gonzales
Attorney General of the United States
United States Justice Department
Washington, DC 20510
2007-02-12
10:11:34 ·
update #1
She wouldn't be onboard with this unless she sees an opportunity to tar the administration. However, if it means these 2 agents get a review of the case and released I guess the Justice Dept will just have to take its lumps.
2007-02-12
10:22:00 ·
update #2