Federal Court Upholds Trump-Era Limits on Lawmakers’ Visits to Migrant Detention Centers

In a critical ruling that underscores the necessity of maintaining order and security in America’s immigration enforcement, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., has upheld restrictions imposed under the Trump administration limiting congressional access to migrant detention centers. Judge Jia Cobb’s recent order affirms the government’s authority to require members of Congress to provide seven days’ advance notice before visiting these sensitive facilities. This decision comes amidst rising confrontations between lawmakers intent on politicizing border security and a government committed to enforcing immigration laws while safeguarding operational integrity. The requirement for prior notifications is not an arbitrary bureaucratic hurdle; it...