Trump DHS dealt a blow in scheme to limit Dems' access to ICE facilities

Trump DHS dealt a blow in scheme to limit Dems’ access to ICE facilities
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-admin-ice-2675070203/
Nicole Charky-Chami February 2, 2026 3:57PM ET



................Thirteen members of the House of Representatives had presented a lawsuit to challenge Trump's DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after they were told that they needed to provide a minimum of seven days before visiting an ICE detainment center and seeing citizens and non-citizens at the locations, The Hill reported.

U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, a President Joe Biden appointee, sided with the lawmakers — now the second time she has sided with a group of Democratic lawmakers. ................






“Defendants’ declarant provides almost no details or specifics as to how DHS and ICE would accomplish this task in the face of the practical challenges raised by Plaintiffs,” Cobb wrote.

“The Court’s decision today to grant a temporary restraining order against ICE’s unlawful effort to obstruct congressional oversight is a victory for the American people. We will keep fighting to ensure the rule of law prevails,” Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) said in a statement.