A case over whether the Trump administration is illegally blocking members of Congress from accessing detention facilities could head back to court again.
Back then, a dozen lawmakers sued to block a Department of Homeland Security memo detailing a new policy that required lawmakers to provide seven days' notice before visiting any site where detainees are being held. The lawmakers argue that violates a federal statute, which guarantees congressional members can make unannounced visits for oversight.
A judge agreed in December and ruled to invalidate the memo — but lawmakers say they’re still being denied access, and a near-identical DHS memo has cropped up in its place.
Their latest filing asks for a temporary restraining order to block the new policy and also adds an additional lawmaker to the case.
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Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is continuing to campaign for Congress on a pro-MAGA platform with President Donald Trump’s seal of approval despite scandal. -
Talks are intensifying ahead of an upcoming review of the North American trade pact. For U.S. consumers, it could mean higher fruit and vegetable prices. -
Looking to shore up its water supply as Colorado River cuts loom, Cave Creek is finalizing a water agreement with Peoria. -
The Chandler City Council is currently weighing whether or not to end its contract with the surveillance technology company, Flock Safety. Until then, 40 cameras with automated license plate readers remain in operation across the city. -
Arizona’s 211 crisis hotline will no longer have live operators starting in August. The new state budget provides no funding for the service.
