Lawmakers Push for ICE Records on Visit Policy
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Democratic House members are suing the Trump administration over its policy limiting congressional visits to immigration detention facilities. A federal judge is being asked to compel the administration to produce records by August 13.
Lawmakers Push for ICE Records on Visit Policy
Democratic House members are suing the Trump administration over its policy limiting congressional visits to immigration detention facilities. A federal judge is being asked to compel the administration to produce records by August 13.
The Visit Policy
The visit policy was introduced by the Trump administration in 2019. Under this policy, members of Congress can visit immigration detention facilities only after prior approval from the administration.
The Lawsuit
Democratic House members have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court. They are seeking to compel the administration to produce records on the visit policy and to require the administration to make recordings of visits.
Deadline for Producing Records
The federal judge must make a decision by August 13. If the administration fails to produce the records, the judge may order them to do so.
What to do next
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Source: law360.com