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UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Swalwell briefly detained as feds seize phone at SFO
By The BriefBrief
Federal agents seized former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s electronic devices and raided his Washington home over the weekend, a source told The Times. The source said Swalwell was briefly held at San Francisco International Airport for search purposes and released the same day. Separate investigations are also being conducted by authorities in New York and Los Angeles County.
WHO: Eric Swalwell (former U.S. Rep., Democrat); federal prosecutors/agents; authorities in New York and Los Angeles County
WHAT: Swalwell was briefly detained at SFO for search purposes after federal agents seized his electronic devices; prosecutors are pursuing a federal inquiry using civil rights law.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 1:39 PM ET
WHERE: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, CA
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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