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Democrats Restricted Access to ICE Amid Ongoing Shutdown

10/28/2025

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Democratic lawmakers face restricted access to ICE facilities as the 2025 government shutdown persists.
Federal immigration authorities say they lack staff and funding to accommodate visits that were previously mandated by law.
Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized Democrats for the shutdown's impact and referenced Rep. LaMonica McIver.
The ongoing lawsuit may be paused as U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb weighs the shutdown's implications.

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Democratic lawmakers face restricted access to ICE facilities as the 2025 government shutdown persists.
Federal immigration authorities say they lack staff and funding to accommodate visits that were previously mandated by law.
Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized Democrats for the shutdown's impact and referenced Rep. LaMonica McIver.
The ongoing lawsuit may be paused as U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb weighs the shutdown's implications.