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DC Circuit signals ICE ban on surprise lawmaker oversight visits unlawful
U.S. Circuit Judge Robert Wilkins said the policy could hypothetically be compared to government officials barring lawmakers from the Senate chambers, as oversight and voting are part of lawmakers' official duties.
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U.S. Circuit Judge Robert Wilkins said the ICE policy that bars surprise lawmaker oversight visits could be likened to a rule that would prevent lawmakers from entering Senate chambers, arguing that oversight and voting are part of their official duties.
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