Judge Blocks DHS Policy Limiting Lawmaker Access to Detention Facilities

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A federal judge has blocked a move by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to limit lawmakers’ access to immigration detention facilities.

Lawmakers have a right to make unannounced visits to detention centers, but DHS in July sought to curb visits with a new policy requiring lawmakers give a week’s notice before any visit. 

U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb agreed to stay the policy, determining that further review would likely find lawmakers’ rights had been violated.

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