FBI agents searched former Congressman Eric Swalwell's home in Washington. This was part of a federal inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations.

Agents also seized his electronic devices at the airport. This happened at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday.

They searched his Washington home the next day. Swalwell was a former US representative.

He resigned from Congress in April. He denies all the allegations.

The allegations include a claim of rape involving a former staffer. A woman reportedly accused Swalwell of assaulting her twice.

This allegedly happened while she worked for him. Three other women reportedly alleged other misconduct.

A person familiar with the case spoke about this. Agents reportedly used civil rights laws to investigate Swalwell.

This law lets them examine his conduct. The investigation relies on an anonymous source according to the Associated Press.