Former US Border Patrol Agent Sentenced 1 Year Prison for Sexual Exploitation

Shane Millan, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent, was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges of deprivation of rights under color of law for ordering immigrant women to expose their breasts via webcam while processing their admission into the United States. Millan, who worked remotely from upstate New York, falsely claimed these invasive requests were part of legitimate searches to check for tattoos, but prosecutors revealed they were for his own gratification. He used a translation app to communicate with Spanish-speaking migrants and coerced some women, including one carrying an infant, to comply under threat of withholding paperwork. U.S. Attorney John Sarcone condemned the exploitation, emphasizing that nobody is above the law, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials stated that Millan’s actions do not reflect the agency’s values or mission. The case highlights ongoing concerns about abuse of authority within immigration enforcement agencies. Millan’s sentencing marks a federal effort to hold law enforcement accountable for sexual misconduct against vulnerable immigrant populations.