Congressman Raul Ruiz Visits the Adelanto ICE Facility

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On Friday, July 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST, Congressman Raul Ruiz and Congresswoman Norma Torres will visit the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility to ensure that individuals and constituents are being treated humanely. This visit follows a recent denial of entry due to a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy that increases the required notice for congressional visits from 72 hours to 7 days. Although his office submitted a request within the longstanding 72-hour timeframe, DHS denied access, citing the new policy. As duly elected Members of Congress, Congressman Ruiz and Congresswoman Torres have the constitutional authority to conduct unannounced oversight of federal facilities, including those operated by ICE. Barriers like this undermine that authority, reduce transparency, and raise serious concerns about the treatment of immigrants being held by ICE. Congressman Ruiz remains committed to holding DHS and ICE accountable and to protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals in the immigration system.