A conservative group filed a complaint to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) against the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) hiring of an undocumented immigrant.

Judicial Watch, which describes itself as a "conservative, non-partisan educational foundation" promoting transparency and accountability in government and law, filed the complaint and stated the DNC "knowingly hired" an undocumented immigrant. The individual in question is Cindy Nava, and Judicial Watch claimed her hiring will craft the DNC's Latino political message during the 2016 election season.

In the complaint, Judicial Watch President Thomas Fitton stated Nava's hiring is an act against the Federal statute "as interpreted by FEC regulations." Fitton claimed the DNC "actively and willingly promotes its act of lawlessness," thus the conservative group's call for an investigation.

Judicial Watch looked into Nava's hiring, and acknowledged she accepted a DNC fellowship in June 2015. Nava is a Mexican national but has been in the U.S. without legal documentation. Judicial Watch stated Nava considers herself as a "dreamer," a term used for undocumented immigrant youth and many are eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA, based on President Barack Obama's 2012 executive action guidelines, would provide eligible undocumented youths two-year renewable stays in the U.S.

The complaint said Nava's DACA application has not been approved as of June 8 -- the complaint was filed on Aug. 25.

Judicial Watch cited The Washington Post's description of Nava's role at the DNC, in "helping the party organize" ahead of the presidential election. The DNC has publicly acknowledged Nava, highlighting The Washington Post article on its official Twitter account.

Judicial Watch also cited the federal regulation code that the DNC would be infringing, which states:

"A foreign national shall not direct, dictate, control, or directly or indirectly participate in the decision-making process of any person, such as a . . . political committee . . . with regard to such person's Federal or non-Federal election- related activities, such as decisions concerning the making of contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements in connection with elections for any Federal, State, or local office or decisions concerning the administration of a political committee."

"Cindy Nava's employment in this Fellow is in direct violation of this regulation and the empowering statutes... While it is conceivable that a fellow only provides minimal services, it is equally conceivable that a fellow -- distinguishable from an intern whose value would be unquestionably $10.50 per hour -- would be afforded a greater degree of responsibility, required to work on more crucial projects, and provide the organization with a greater contribution," the complaint noted.

Judicial Watch said the investigation should include what exactly Nava's responsibilities are, relationship in policy making and effect on the DNC's 2016 election strategy. The conservative group went on to state if the FEC failed to investigate the DNC would go against "decades of advisory opinions" that have represented the FEC.

Latin Post has reached out to the DNC for a comment and will provide an update once it becomes available.

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