The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it requires requests to tour ICE detention facilities be submitted at least seven calendar days in advance for scheduling.

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow was denied entry to a federal immigration detention facility in Aurora over the weekend in apparent violation of federal law, the congressman’s office said.

Colorado Rep. Jason Crow says he was denied from entering an ICE detention facility in Aurora, despite a law allowing congress members the ability to visit for oversight purposes. The Department of Homeland Security says the congressman needed to give a week's notice before visiting.