The US Department of Homeland Security has tightened rules for Congressional visits to immigration detention centers, requiring prior notice and restricting access. This follows several contentious visits by Democratic lawmakers. A recent clash in New Jersey led to the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver.
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