Judge allows Trump administration to block lawmakers’ access to ICE facilities

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeJanuary 20, 2026 at 04:58 PM

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A federal judge has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to require lawmakers to provide a week's notice before inspecting immigration detention facilities. This ruling comes after Minnesota representatives were allegedly blocked from inspecting an ICE detention center. The judge stated that because the policy is now funded from a different source, it differs from a previously blocked policy. Separately, the Justice Department is urging a Minneapolis court to allow the administration's immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota to continue, despite a state lawsuit. The Justice Department is also appealing an injunction curbing aggressive ICE tactics against protesters.

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Angie Craig 50% Kelly Morrison 50% Kristi Noem 60% Ilhan Omar 60% Joe Neguse ×260% Jia Cobb ×270% Washington DC ×270% Minnesota ×370% Justice Department ×280% Donald Trump ×280% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×390% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×590%

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immigration detention 90% ice facilities 80% congressional oversight 70% seven-day notice 70% immigration enforcement 60% legal victory 60% homeland security 60% federal agents 50% court actions 50% protests 40%

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