Democratic members of Congress from California and New York were denied entry to federal detention facilities in Los Angeles and Manhattan over the weekend. They sought to inspect conditions and check on individuals detained during recent immigration raids and protests, including union leader David Huerta. DHS cited safety concerns and lack of notice for the denials.
Democratic lawmakers denied entry to detention centers in LA and New York
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Democratic members of Congress from California and New York were denied entry to federal detention facilities in Los Angeles and Manhattan over the weekend. They sought to inspect conditions and check on individuals detained during recent immigration raids and protests, including union leader David Huerta. DHS cited safety concerns and lack of notice for the denials.
Trending- 1 Friday (June 7, 2025): Immigration raids and protests, David Huerta detained.
- 2 Saturday (June 8, 2025): Jimmy Gomez and Norma Torres denied entry in LA.
- 3 Sunday (June 9, 2025): Maxine Waters denied entry in LA; Gilbert R Cisneros Jr, Judy Chu, Derek Tran denied entry in Adelanto; Adriano Espaillat and Nydia Velázquez denied entry in Manhattan.
- Lawmakers unable to perform oversight
- Increased tension between lawmakers and federal agencies
- Allegations of obstruction of congressional duties
- Concerns about transparency and conditions in detention centers
What: Democratic members of Congress being denied entry to federal detention facilities by DHS/ICE while attempting to conduct oversight and check on detainees following immigration raids and protests.
When: Over the weekend (June 8-9, 2025). Protests and raids on Friday (June 7, 2025).
Where: Los Angeles (Metropolitan Federal Detention Center), Adelanto (Adelanto ICE processing center), Manhattan (a detention facility).
Why: Lawmakers sought to investigate 'Ice’s inhumane detention of immigrant families' and check on the welfare of detained individuals, including David Huerta. DHS cited safety concerns due to protests and lack of prior notice.
How: Lawmakers attempted to enter facilities but were physically blocked or turned away. In Los Angeles, an irritant was allegedly sprayed. DHS issued statements explaining their reasons for denial.