Government Shutdown Blocks Lawmakers' Access to ICE Facilities
TL;DR
The US government shutdown has led to ICE halting funding for detention facilities, resulting in denied or unresponded-to congressional visits, causing frustration among Democrats who are considering legal action or pausing their lawsuit.
- Another shutdown consequence: Democrats can’t visit ICE detention facilities Politico
- ICE facility visit postponed due to government shutdown, Pingree says Maine Morning Star
- US says shutdown ended lawmaker ICE facility visit requirement Roll Call
- ICE says it doesn't need to give Congress access to its facilities during government shutdown Washington Times
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