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Bob Menendez Jr.: “As Members of Congress, we have a legal right to conduct oversight at any DHS facility without prior notice.”

On the recordMay 9, 2025
As Members of Congress, we have a legal right to conduct oversight at any DHS facility without prior notice.
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Bob Menendez Jr.
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez asserted Congress's right to oversight during their visit to the detention facility.

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