A Red Blazer, a Locked Gate, and the Politics of Accountability
1. Background: Congressional Oversight Meets a Closed Door What happened:In early May, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver and several fellow lawmakers attempted to conduct a legal and routine oversight visit at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. Their aim was to inspect the treatment and conditions of detainees—a core function of congressional responsibility. […]
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