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Congresswomen barred from federal detention site hours after ICE shooting, citing procedural and safety issues.
Minnesota Congresswomen Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison were briefly allowed into the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on January 10, 2026, before being abruptly removed during a scheduled oversight visit, four days after a fatal ICE shooting.
Initially permitted entry by a staff member, they were told to leave by two officials citing a new funding bill, though no formal explanation was given.
The representatives said they were exercising their constitutional oversight rights but were denied access to detainees and further facilities.
DHS officials claimed the visit was improper due to lack of required seven-day notice and cited safety concerns following recent protests.
The incident has raised concerns about transparency and congressional access to federal detention sites.
A las congresistas se les prohibió el acceso al centro de detención federal horas después del tiroteo de ICE, citando cuestiones de procedimiento y seguridad.