Overview
- A judge last week temporarily blocked Trump administration limits on congressional visits to immigration facilities, clearing the way for Monday’s tour of Broadview.
- The Illinois delegation said only two people were in custody during the visit but reported scant bathrooms, no privacy in holding cells, and no on-site medical staff.
- A temporary restraining order requiring clean bedding, regular showers, meals, hygiene supplies, attorney access, and prompt detainee listings now remains in effect until an April hearing.
- Government lawyers argue the case is moot due to sharply reduced detainee numbers and claimed compliance, while plaintiffs report continuing violations and note counsel access was restored only after a Dec. 3 order.
- Broadview’s population has ranged from more than 150 during an enforcement surge to single-digit days, and lawmakers were barred from bringing staff or media during the inspection.