A judge is temporarily suspending the latest version of a Trump administration policy that requires members of Congress to provide a week’s notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities.
Kristi Noem , Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, speaks at the border with Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Nogales, Ariz. Kristi Noem , Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, speaks at an event at the border Wednesday, Feb.
4, 2026, in Nogales, Ariz. Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, speaks at the border with Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Nogales, Ariz. the latest version of a Trump administration policy that requires members of Congress to provide a week’s notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb in Washington ruled that a group of Democratic lawmakers is likely to succeed in showing that the seven-day notice requirement is illegal and exceeds the government's statutory authority.The judge said the Republican administration hasn't cited any “concrete examples of safety issues posed by congressional visits without advanced notice.” Thirteen House members sued to challenge the Jan. 8 policy issued by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Cobb had blocked a previous version of the policy in December. She ruled that it's likely illegal for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to demand a week’s notice from members of Congress seeking to visit and observe conditions in ICE facilities. “Plaintiffs are undoubtedly frustrated with Defendants’ repeated attempts to impose a notice requirement," Cobb wrote."But in taking further action, Defendants are required to abide by the terms of the Court’s order and act consistently with the legal principles announced in this opinion.” However, Noem secretly reinstated another notice requirement one day after an ICE officer shot and killedin Minneapolis. It was nearly identical to the version that Cobb blocked in December. Three days after the deadly shooting, three Democratic members of Congress from Minnesota were stopped from visiting an ICE facility near Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security didn’t disclose the new version of the policy until after U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar, Kelly Morrison and Angie Craig initially were turned away from the facility, according to plaintiffs' attorneys. A law bars the government from using appropriated general funds to prevent members of Congress from entering DHS facilities for oversight purposes. Cobb found that it's “highly likely” that President Donald Trump's administration used restricted funds to promulgate and enforce the new policy.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.What's new in downtown Jacksonville? We take a look at the latest developmentsTotal lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red overnight: What to look forJSO provides details on Atlantic Blvd crash that killed 3, sent 4 more to hospitalMemorial at Patriot Oaks Academy for 12-year-old killed in crash outside schoolJax Beach residents hoping to steer clear from unpermitted events as police stay vigilant4 arrested after toddler exposed to meth left inside sippy cup, NCSO saysCause of mysterious odor in Glynn County still unknown after it sent some students to hospitalCause of mysterious odor in Glynn County still unknown after it sent some students to hospitalFlorida bill aims to keep kids buckled in booster seats longerWhen will we see rain and how much will we get?We’re taking you behind-the-scenes as Concourse B takes shape at JAXShould Waymo & its self-driving robotaxis come to Jacksonville?New VyStar SkySkape entrance ready to open soon at the Jacksonville ZooCrusaders Boys Basketball Preps For 3rd RoundResidents push for stricter e-bike rules at St. Augustine Beach town hallCouncilman calls for president to temporarily step down amid JEA text controversyJAXPORT highlights ‘Jax Forward’ strategy, record growth at 2026 State of the Ports addressShowers Set to Drench Northeast Florida Through SaturdayResidents on Sevilla Drive in St. Johns County frustrated over new medianMore than 60 people charged for speeding in SJC since Florida’s ‘Super Speeder’ law went into effectMore than 60 people charged for speeding in SJC since Florida’s ‘Super Speeder’ law went into effect0:21ALDI store opens Thursday at site of old Winn-Dixie on County Road 210 in St. Johns CountyBlack History Month Spotlight: Connell CroomsOne week after St. Johns County student was killed in crash, officials seek safety solutionsPrevious photo
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