A longtime ICE official with ties to private detention is expected to lead ICE, sparking scrutiny from Democrats.

David Venturella will be the new acting ICE director as Todd Lyons leaves his post.

Venturella has worked in the Trump administration and managed detention-center contracts.

He was recruited by Tom Homan after President Trump was elected.

Venturella is expected to lead ICE on an acting basis.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons has submitted his resignation letter.

Before his government job, Venturella worked at The GEO Group, a private prison firm.

The GEO Group has faced allegations of abuse and neglect at its facilities.

Venturella made millions working at The GEO Group and as a consultant.

Todd Lyons was hospitalized twice amid pressure to increase deportations.

A new bill could strip ICE of its detention powers.

Venturella started his career at the INS in 1986.

He is well liked within ICE and supports the mission, but not all policies.

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Republicans are pushing to fund ICE and CBP, while Democrats will question Venturella's past.

There will be questions about Venturella's financial ties to The GEO Group and potential conflicts.

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