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Members of Congress sue for access to detention facilities

Neguse and eleven other Democratic lawmakers returned to court seeking access to immigration detention facilities without advance notice.

Members of Congress sue for access to detention facilities
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Twelve Democratic members of Congress filed an urgent court motion after the Department of Homeland Security reinstated a seven-day notice rule for visits to immigration detention facilities. They say the rule conflicts with a court order and limits congressional oversight.

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Joe Neguse
D · CO-2

Representative and lead plaintiff in the lawsuit over congressional access to immigration detention facilities

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Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Homeland Security secretary whose memorandum reinstated the notice requirement

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Robert Garcia
D · CA-42

Representative and plaintiff

Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

Representative and plaintiff

Representative and plaintiff

Norma J. Torres
D · CA-35

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Jimmy Gomez
D · CA-34

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Jason Crow
D · CO-6

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Raul Ruiz
D · CA-25

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J. Luis Correa
D · CA-46

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