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Charles Tillman Resigns from FBI Over Immigration Disputes

9/27/2025

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Charles Tillman, former Chicago Bears cornerback, resigned from the FBI after seven years due to immigration policy disagreements.
He said he wanted to be on the right side of history amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Tillman criticized the FBI's focus for targeting individuals rather than the most dangerous criminals.
He could refuse directives he disagreed with.

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Charles Tillman, former Chicago Bears cornerback, resigned from the FBI after seven years due to immigration policy disagreements.
He said he wanted to be on the right side of history amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Tillman criticized the FBI's focus for targeting individuals rather than the most dangerous criminals.
He could refuse directives he disagreed with.