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House Democrats Challenge Noem's Controversial ICE Directive

1/13/2026

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House Democrats filed a January 12, 2026 motion to block Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's seven-day notice directive for ICE visits.
They argue the policy is politically motivated and violates federal spending law.
The directive follows a fatal shooting involving an ICE officer and contradicts a court stay.
DHS maintains the directive is legal, citing funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as exempt.

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House Democrats filed a January 12, 2026 motion to block Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's seven-day notice directive for ICE visits.
They argue the policy is politically motivated and violates federal spending law.
The directive follows a fatal shooting involving an ICE officer and contradicts a court stay.
DHS maintains the directive is legal, citing funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as exempt.