Border official arrested
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BOSTON — A top homeland security official in Boston was accused Friday of repeatedly hiring illegal immigrants to clean her home, even warning one not to leave the country "‘cause once you leave, you will never be back.’”

Lorraine Henderson, center, a top Homeland Security official in Boston, departs federal court following an initial appearance, in Boston, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Henderson, who acts as Boston Area Port Director, was arrested Friday at her home in Salem, Mass., and has been accused of repeatedly hiring illegal immigrants to clean her home. Man at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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The affidavit

According to an eight-page affidavit, Lorraine Henderson employed a Brazilian housekeeper who was an illegal immigrant for several years, paying her between $75 and $80 per visit.

Lorraine Henderson, the regional director of homeland security, customs, and border protection, was arrested Friday at her home in Salem. She was charged with harboring an illegal alien and ordered released on $25,000 unsecured bond during an initial appearance in federal court. If convicted, Henderson faces up to 10 years in prison.

A spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney’s office said Henderson has been placed on paid administrative leave, pending a decision next week on whether she will be suspended without pay.

Assistant U.S. Attorney John McNeil would not comment after the hearing on the immigration status of the three illegal immigrants who are witnesses against Henderson.

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