Illinois Democrat lawmakers said they gained entry this week to a Chicago-area Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility after months of resistance, marking a renewed flashpoint in the national debate over congressional oversight of immigration enforcement.
A group of Illinois Democrats said Tuesday they were allowed into the Broadview ICE facility after earlier attempts were blocked, citing their authority as members of Congress to conduct oversight of federal detention operations.
“@repdeliaramirez @RepDannyDavis @RepChuyGarcia and I finally were able to enter the Broadview ICE Facility after being denied entry in June,” Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., wrote on X.
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