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ICE accuses lawmakers of disrupting Georgia facility visit
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Hank Johnson was among those accused by ICE. A visit to the Stewart Detention Center by members of Congress has been accused of disrupting operations.
A visit to the Stewart Detention Center by members of Congress has been accused of disrupting operations. Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson was among those accused by ICE. The detention center is located in southwest Georgia.
ICE made the accusation against Rep. Johnson and other lawmakers. The visit allegedly caused a disruption to the facility's operations.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the accusation and the response from the lawmakers involved.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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