4 Customs And Border Protection Employees Fired Over Facebook Activity

4 Customs And Border Protection Employees Fired Over Facebook Activity

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An internal investigation led to the suspension of 38 CBP employees for participating in secret Facebook groups mocking Latino politicians and migrants. The Los Angeles Times reported that 138 employees' social media activities were investigated, resulting in reprimands, counseling, and ongoing investigations. The secret group, once with over 9000 members, made derogatory comments about figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus views the firings as progress but seeks further accountability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the 38 employees involved in the secret Facebook groups?

They were promoted.

They were given a warning.

They were suspended without pay.

They received a bonus.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many employees were investigated for their social media activity?

63

9000

138

38

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the politicians mocked in the secret Facebook group?

President Joe Biden

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Senator Bernie Sanders

Governor Gavin Newsom

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to the firings?

They ignored the issue.

They demanded more firings.

They saw it as a step in the right direction.

They were disappointed.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Congressional Hispanic Caucus plan to take following the firings?

They planned to celebrate.

They decided to ignore the issue.

They intended to investigate further.

They wanted to reward the employees.