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Tillis Launches Investigation into ICE Practices, Demands Transparency

2/5/2026

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) opened an investigation into ICE practices in North Carolina and Minneapolis, requesting data on ICE interactions, including with U.S. citizens, and clarification on excessive-force protocols.
He said ICE has successes but raised concerns about improper conduct, including detention of U.S. citizens, and urged transparency in DHS operations.
Tillis, retiring, criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and White House aide Stephen Miller and praised border czar Tim Homan.

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) opened an investigation into ICE practices in North Carolina and Minneapolis, requesting data on ICE interactions, including with U.S. citizens, and clarification on excessive-force protocols.
He said ICE has successes but raised concerns about improper conduct, including detention of U.S. citizens, and urged transparency in DHS operations.
Tillis, retiring, criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and White House aide Stephen Miller and praised border czar Tim Homan.