US EditionJudge Refuses to Block New DHS Policy Limiting Congress Members' Access to ICE Facilities
Judge Jia M. Cobb upheld DHS policy requiring seven days' notice for congressional ICE visits, citing procedural issues despite concerns over oversight restrictions.
- A federal judge refused to temporarily block a new Trump administration policy requiring weeks' notice before Congress members can visit immigration detention facilities.
- The judge concluded that the Department of Homeland Security did not violate an earlier court order by reimposing the seven-day notice requirement.
- The judge ruled that the new policy is similar but different from the one announced in June 2025, and that plaintiffs used the wrong procedural vehicle to challenge it.
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Judge Allows DHS Policy Requiring Lawmakers to Give Notice Before Visiting ICE Facilities
A federal judge on Jan. 19 declined to block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from enforcing a policy requiring members of Congress to give seven days of advance notice before visiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. The order stems from a lawsuit brought by 12 lawmakers, including Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), seeking to challenge a DHS policy issued in June 2025 that requires congressional staff to give ad…
Judge Jia Cobb determined that the DHS may continue to demand a notice from Congress at least seven days in advance before making visits
Major decision handed down in Dems' fight against ICE
A major decision was handed down on Monday that will make it harder for Democrats to hold the Trump administration accountable for conditions inside Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, according to a new report. U.S. District Court Judge Jia M. Cobb declined to block a new Department of ...
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Longmont Times-CallFederal judge denies challenge by Reps. Joe Neguse, Jason Crow to latest ICE detention visits policy
A federal judge declined Monday to block a new federal policy limiting congressional visits to detention centers, rejecting an attempt by two Colorado lawmakers to challenge the Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict oversight of the facilities. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Jia M. Cobb is a win for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency has tried for months to require that members of Congress provide seven d…
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Judge refuses to block new DHS policy limiting Congress members' access to ICE facilities
A federal judge has refused to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring members of Congress to give a week’s notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities.
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