Closely monitor DHS Inspector General investigations into DHS and ICE surveillance technology for independence, accuracy, and recommendations.

We strongly support these oversight efforts and will be closely monitoring your investigations for their independence, accuracy, and recommendations.

Warner and Kaine said they would closely monitor the DHS Inspector General's investigations into ICE oversight and surveillance technology procurement.

Warner, Kaine Demand Investigation Into DHS Use of Surveillance Technology - Press Releases - Mark R. Warner
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I’ll be closely following this investigation, including to monitor for its independence and non-partisanship.

Warner says he will closely follow the DHS Inspector General audit and monitor it for independence and non-partisanship.

Warner Welcomes Independent Audit of Citizenship Verification in Immigration Enforcement - Press Releases - Mark R. Warner
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Warner and Kaine told DHS IG Joseph Cuffari they were concerned DHS was collecting sensitive personal data that could evade Fourth Amendment protections, requested an audit of DHS immigration procurement, and said they would closely monitor the investigations for independence, accuracy, and recommendations.

Direct oversight action and monitoring pledge from the senators.

partial same_term A for effort

January 29, 2026 letter to DHS OIG re data/privacy
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The Week reported that ICE's Mobile Fortify and other DHS surveillance tools had drawn a Warner-Kaine letter to IG Joseph Cuffari, with the senators warning there was little confidence the tools were being used responsibly.

Corroborates that the oversight concern was live and tied to DHS and ICE surveillance tools.

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ICE's facial scanning is the tip of the surveillance iceberg
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