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flag Congresswomen barred from federal detention site hours after ICE shooting, citing procedural and safety issues.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The representatives said they were exercising their constitutional oversight rights but were denied access to detainees and further facilities. flag DHS officials claimed the visit was improper due to lack of required seven-day notice and cited safety concerns following recent protests. flag The incident has raised concerns about transparency and congressional access to federal detention sites.

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