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Judge Upholds Trump's ICE Visit Policy for Congress

1/20/2026

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U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb declined to block the Trump administration policy requiring members of Congress to give a week's notice before visiting immigration detention facilities, allowing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce it.
The ruling said the Democratic lawmakers' lawsuit was not the proper method to challenge the policy.
The plaintiffs argue the administration obstructs congressional oversight as funding talks for the Department of Homeland Security proceed.

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U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb declined to block the Trump administration policy requiring members of Congress to give a week's notice before visiting immigration detention facilities, allowing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce it.
The ruling said the Democratic lawmakers' lawsuit was not the proper method to challenge the policy.
The plaintiffs argue the administration obstructs congressional oversight as funding talks for the Department of Homeland Security proceed.