Border Patrol Agent Charged with Rights Violations

Shane Millan, a 53-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent, has been arrested and charged with four misdemeanor counts of depriving women of their constitutional rights by ordering them to expose their breasts during virtual admission interviews in August 2023. Millan allegedly told the women his requests were part of legitimate searches necessary for their entry into the U.S., though prosecutors claim his demands were made for his own gratification. He was arraigned on August 22 in Syracuse, New York, and released pending trial, which is set for October 21. The U.S. Attorney's Office stated that Millan's actions constituted unreasonable searches and violated the women's rights. The case has raised serious concerns about misconduct within the Border Patrol, and legal representation for Millan has been sought. Court documents do not indicate whether he entered a plea during his initial appearance.