Dick Durbin: “I will join in supporting Senator Curtis’ request of the Senate Judiciary Committee.”

My staff have observed that these new courtrooms are not just housed within DHS facilities, but DHS is controlling access to the facilities.

Every single person and partner in this room has worked alongside MxD to bolster our national security, our economy, and our competitive advantage in the world.

DOJ regulations require that members of the public, including family members and loved ones, have access to immigration courts—but my staff documented DHS officials, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel…

Unfortunately, these judges are serving at a time when our judiciary faces unprecedented challenges.