- Representatives Ilhan Omar and Angie Craig were recently denied entry to an ICE facility located in Minneapolis.
- The incident occurred due to a new protocol instituted by the Trump administration requiring congressional members to give one week’s notice before visiting such facilities.
- This new rule is part of changes in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) protocols concerning access to ICE facilities.
- The change signifies stricter access controls and a more bureaucratic process for lawmakers wishing to review ICE operations in person.
- The situation highlights ongoing tensions between certain lawmakers and the administration over immigration enforcement and transparency.
- Ilhan Omar has been a vocal critic of U.S. immigration policies, and this denial of entry underscores challenges in providing government oversight.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ilhan-omar-kicked-out-ice-facility-after-dhs-requires-weeks-advance-notice)
