Federal immigration officers look on during a protest outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
In the lawsuit, House Democrats had asked the judge to block the new directive from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, arguing in a court filing that the policy is politically motivated and violates federal spending law and a prior court stay.
Federal immigration officers stand outside Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, on Jan. 15, 2026, in Minneapolis. (John Locher/AP)
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In December, Cobb temporarily blocked an administration oversight visit policy. She ruled on Dec. 17 that it is likely illegal for ICE to demand a week’s notice from members of Congress seeking to visit and observe conditions in ICE facilities.
Fox News Digital's Greg Norman contributed to this report.
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