- A federal judge has issued a temporary order lifting restrictions on congressional visits to immigration detention facilities.
- The restrictions had been put in place by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), impacting lawmakers’ ability to conduct oversight.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy was found to cause “irreparable harm” to the legislative oversight duties of Congress.
- The ruling emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of detention facilities.
- The decision allows lawmakers to fulfill their oversight role by ensuring access to observe conditions and operations at these facilities firsthand.
- This development underscores ongoing tensions between legislative and executive branches regarding immigration enforcement and policy oversight.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-temporarily-lifts-dhs-restrictions-lawmaker-visits-detention-facilities)
