Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.

U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and a team of other Democrats visited Louisiana facilities that are holding Mahmoud Khalil, Rümeysa Öztürk, and Wendy Brito, three prominent immigrants President Donald Trump's administration wants to deport.

A delegation of congressional members traveled to Louisiana Tuesday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Ozturk and inspect conditions at the two Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities where the two remain in custody.