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Ilikepurple

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8. U.S. Reps Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig say they were turned away from ICE facility-01/10/2026

Reply to angrychair (Reply #5)

Sun Jan 11, 2026, 02:27 AM

Sunday

This is after a federal judge ruled that the law in fact agrees with you. Does it matter? They will probably eventually get access, but defeats the main purpose of access without notice. It’s nice to know the law, but regrettably laws have practical or real world limitations.

“Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, which includes ICE, said the members of Congress were notified that their visit was improper and “out of compliance” with the agency’s mandate, citing concerns on safety for detainees and staff. McLaughlin said “existing court orders and policies” require members of Congress to notify ICE at least seven days in advance of congressional visits.”

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/10/ice-denies-rep-ilhan-omar-entry-to-minneapolis-detention-facility/88122312007/

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