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Democrats Sue for Immigration Center Access Amid Funding Threats

1/13/2026

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Democrats sue for access to immigration detention centers after Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security imposes a week's notice for visits.
They say policy obstructs oversight after fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
The lawmakers threaten to block ICE funding if access is denied, citing a court ruling for unrestricted visits.
With a January 30 deadline, negotiations over Homeland Security funding intensify as Democrats weigh withholding support.

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Democrats sue for access to immigration detention centers after Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security imposes a week's notice for visits.
They say policy obstructs oversight after fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
The lawmakers threaten to block ICE funding if access is denied, citing a court ruling for unrestricted visits.
With a January 30 deadline, negotiations over Homeland Security funding intensify as Democrats weigh withholding support.