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A number of high-ranking Democratic lawmakers are demanding Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar, divulge more details on his past ties with the detention services provider Geo Group, which has secured lucrative government contracts amid Trump’s mass deportation policy.

Before being tapped by Trump, Homan served as a paid consultant for GEO Group, which in February was awarded a $1 billion, 15-year contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house migrants awaiting deportation.

Following his appointment, Homan brought on his former colleague at Geo Group, David Venturella, as ICE’s “No. 2 official” overseeing contracts for detention centers, according to The Washington Post, sparking a demand for answers from Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).

Now, Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers, and have sent a letter detailing their demands on Monday, which they shared with The Washington Post.

“Your past work as a paid consultant for Geo Group and your involvement in the hiring of Mr. Venturella raise serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest in this arrangement,” reads the joint letter, sent to Homan on Monday.