Immigration
Jan. 31, 2025
Orange County DA urges crackdown on visas issued to Chileans
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer is calling on the federal government to tighten restrictions on the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) visa waiver program, citing its role in enabling organized crime from Chile. House lawmakers have echoed his concerns, urging an evaluation of Chile's participation. Law enforcement officials warn that sophisticated burglary networks are exploiting the system to target homes across the U.S.
Orange County District Attorney wants the federal government to tighten up the Electronic System for Travel Authorization visa waiver program, which he says is allowing Chilian gangs to operate in the U.S.
"For the last 18 months, I have been sounding the alarm about a dangerous loophole in the ESTA Visa Waiver program that is being exploited by organized crime rings from Chile to enter the United States unlimited times over a two-year period without background checks," ...
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