Acting Deputy Chief of Border Patrol Suspended Over Misconduct Allegations

Published on February 16, 2024

The acting deputy chief of U.S. Border Patrol, Joel Martinez, has been placed on administrative leave for alleged misconduct, according to multiple reports. Joel Martinez, 31, whose career in the Border Patrol spans more than three decades, was suspended but not placed under arrest, according to The Washington Post. The exact details surrounding his suspension, including the date the alleged incident occurred and the date he was placed on leave, are not clear. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials also did not provide further details regarding the misconduct allegations made against Mr. Martinez, citing privacy laws. However, CBP spokesperson Erin Waters noted in a statement to The Epoch Times that the agency does “not tolerate misconduct within our ranks.”...

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