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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies that restrict Congress members' access to immigration detention facilities. Judge Jia Cobb ruled that a seven-day notice requirement for visits likely exceeds the Department of Homeland Security's authority. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit by 12 Democratic members of Congress who were denied entry to these facilities. The judge also rejected the administration's arguments, stating that conditions in ICE facilities can change rapidly, making a week's notice impractical.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff