Morrison says denying her oversight access broke the law
Kelly MorrisonU.S. representative from Minnesota and physician
Morrison says ICE broke the law by denying her access to the Whipple detention facility and demands restoration of congressional oversight.
“Kristi Noem’s ICE agents broke the law when they denied my access to the facility earlier this month – and today, I am joining my colleagues in demanding that our legal right and Constitutional duty to provide transparency, accountability, and oversight on behalf of the American people be restored.”
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House Democrats sue to keep unannounced oversight visits to ICE detention facilities; DHS says members must give a week's notice
House Democrats say DHS's requirement of seven days' notice before oversight visits to immigration detention facilities violates a spending law. DHS says it enforces the rule only with funds that law does not cover, and DOJ says the members lack standing.
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Counsel announces an amended complaint and emergency motion, with distinct statements by a plaintiff and an American Oversight official.
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Morrison describes reports of poor detention conditions and lack of medical care. The January 26 release announces that she is joining the case after a January 10 access denial.
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She warns that an unchecked executive branch endangers democracy.
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The reference is limits on unannounced congressional oversight. Morrison calls her access denial unlawful and demands restoration of that authority.
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