Democrats Target Trump’s ICE
The Trump administration is taking bold action to restore order and accountability at the southern border—sparking fury from left-wing lawmakers. A new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy now requires 72-hour advance notice before members of Congress can visit immigration detention centers, a move designed to enhance safety and prevent political grandstanding.
But Democrats aren’t happy.
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) lashed out on MSNBC Friday, accusing President Trump and DHS of “blocking Congress” from doing its job. Meeks claimed that ICE officials could “cover up” alleged abuses if given prior notice of inspections—despite no credible evidence supporting such claims.
“We have a constitutional duty to conduct oversight and should be allowed into these facilities without notice,” Meeks argued.
The common-sense policy comes after multiple Democrat lawmakers from New York, California, Illinois, and New Jersey were denied entry when they tried to storm into federal detention centers without clearance. DHS has made it clear: proper procedure must be followed—especially in sensitive national security environments.
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), a frequent critic of President Trump, took it a step further. He accused DHS Secretary Kristi Noem of promoting “authoritarian rule” and claimed ICE facilities are holding even U.S. citizens—a charge that has not been verified.
“This is a smokescreen to hide what’s going on,” Thompson claimed, echoing Meeks’ rhetoric.
But Trump supporters see it differently. With millions pouring across the border in recent years, the America First administration is working overtime to fix a broken immigration system. The new policy ensures ICE staff can maintain security, transparency, and operational readiness—without the chaos of media-driven ambushes.
Critics argue these surprise visits are less about oversight and more about political theater. They say Democrats are trying to paint a negative picture of border enforcement at a time when Trump’s immigration policies are widely popular among American voters.
The Department of Homeland Security has not yet responded to the latest round of Democrat complaints.
