Summary
Secretary Kristi Noem announced new rules requiring Congress members to request visits to ICE detention centers seven days in advance. The change follows a rise in visit attempts and a recent court ruling stating lawmakers must have access without prior notice. The policy uses a funding rule from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" to limit spontaneous visits.
Key Facts
- Homeland Security updated rules for Congressional visits to ICE centers with a seven-day notice requirement.
- A federal judge had previously allowed visits without notice.
- The new rule relies on a funding provision from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
- The rule change occurred after three Minnesota Democrats were denied access to a facility.
- The change follows an incident where an ICE officer shot a Minnesota woman, raising tensions.
- Lawmakers argue they have a legal right to oversee conditions in these facilities.
- Rep. Joe Neguse plans to challenge the new policy in court.
