US Customs and Border Protection is investigating an unofficial challenge coin depicting the Haitian migrant incident
“The images depicted on this coin are offensive, insensitive and go against the core values of CBP. This is not an official CBP coin,” Miranda said in a statement.
“The CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is investigating whether it was sold by anyone at CBP and will take appropriate action if it does. The CBP’s Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) will also take action. send a cease-and-desist letter to any supplier that illegally manufactures challenge coins using one of CBP’s trademarked trademarks,” he added.
The case was quickly condemned by senior Biden administration officials.
CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the incident, although the results of the investigation have yet to be released.
CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus said on Thursday that the coins infuriate him “because of the hateful images on them that have no place in a professional law enforcement agency.”
“Those who create or share these deeply offensive coins will offend and distract from the exceptionally difficult and often life-saving work that Border Patrol agents do,” he continued. every day across the country.
This story has been updated with additional details.
