WASHINGTON - The government is investigating whether any laws were broken involving details about the disclosure that Barack Obama's aunt was living in the country illegally.
The Associated Press learned late Friday learned that Obama's half aunt, who is from Kenya, was ordered to leave the United States years ago after an immigration judge denied her request for asylum.
The woman, Zeituni Onyango, is living in public housing in Boston and is the half-sister of Obama's late father.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement asked its inspector general and the Office of Professional Responsibility on Saturday to investigate whether any policies were violated when information about Onyango's case was publicly disclosed.
The Homeland Security Department, which oversees ICE, cannot disclose details about an individual's immigration status.
Obama said Saturday he did not know his aunt was living in the United States illegally and believes that laws covering the situation should be followed.
