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Pedro Camacho

Colorado Congressman Reportedly Blocked by ICE from Inspecting Detention Center With a History of Abuse Allegations

The gates at the Aurora ICE Processing Center sit closed as protestors demonstrate nearby on June 9, 2025 in Aurora, Colorado. The Trump administration has called in the National Guard to put down protests against ICE immigration raids in Los Angeles. (Credit: Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Colorado Rep Jason Crow claims he was denied entry to the Aurora Contract Detention Facility during an unannounced visit on Sunday, something his office described as a violation of federal law.

Crow, a Democrat who represents Aurora, in fact helped to craft a 2019 law that allows members of Congress to make unannounced visits to federal immigration detention centers. Despite this, ICE has implemented an internal policy requiring 72 hours' notice before visits—something not mandated under federal law.

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