In a series of rulings, federal judges have repeatedly ordered the Trump administration and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow lawmakers to conduct unannounced visits to ICE detention facilities. These decisions come amid ongoing disputes over access and oversight, with judges blocking various policies aimed at limiting congressional visits. Lawmakers, particularly Democrats, have been vocal about their need for oversight in light of allegations of poor conditions within these facilities. The courts have emphasized the legal obligation of DHS to facilitate such inspections, delivering significant legal victories for those advocating for transparency.