Rep. Mark Harris, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, posted a series of statements on January 13, 2026, addressing immigration enforcement, government spending on welfare for non-citizens, and the presence of Sharia law in America.
In his first post at 15:38 UTC, Harris wrote: “ICE officers are real heroes risking their lives to enforce our laws and protect American communities.
They must be empowered to do their job: remove illegal aliens.
They deserve our support—not attacks.
@BreitbartNews https://t.co/L9kJ0VMEWB“
At 16:39 UTC, he followed up with another statement focused on fiscal accountability and welfare spending: “Minnesota has been at the center of waste, fraud, and abuse.
Instead of accountability, Democrats roll out distractions.
Congress must learn from this and stop sending BILLIONS of taxpayer dollars to fund welfare for non-citizens.
@NEWSMAX https://t.co/J7vDmnXtoc“
Later that day at 17:08 UTC, Harris made a brief statement regarding religious law in the United States: “Sharia has NO place in America. https://t.co/x3cqTnXpZ0”
The posts reference Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is tasked with enforcing federal immigration laws within the United States. ICE operations have been a subject of political debate regarding both border security and treatment of immigrants ([source](https://www.dhs.gov/topic/enforcement-and-removal-operations)).
Minnesota has previously faced scrutiny over reported incidents involving improper use or mismanagement of public funds related to social service programs ([source](https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-food-aid-fraud-case-shows-loopholes-in-us-system/600279728)). The issue of government spending on benefits for non-citizens remains contentious among lawmakers and constituents alike.
Discussions around Sharia law occasionally arise in U.S. political discourse; however, there is no evidence that Islamic religious law supersedes or replaces U.S. federal or state law anywhere in the country ([source](https://www.adl.org/resources/fact-sheet/sharia-myths-and-facts)).
Rep. Mark Harris’s comments reflect ongoing debates within Congress about immigration policy enforcement, fiscal responsibility regarding public assistance programs for non-citizens, and concerns about legal systems incompatible with U.S. constitutional principles.
