US judge says Trump cannot ban lawmakers' surprise visits to ICE facilities - Reuters
Judge Jia Cobb ruled that the Trump administration cannot bar members of Congress from making unannounced visits to immigrant detention centers.
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A federal judge blocked a Trump administration policy that required members of Congress to provide seven days' notice before visiting ICE detention facilities, citing a 2020 law protecting congressional oversight.
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