Supreme Court Tipoffs from TNS
'Secularist' advocate opposes construction of a Mormon seminary on high school campus
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 18 [Category: Sociological] -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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'Secularist' advocate opposes construction of a Mormon seminary on high school campus
FFRF Action Fund's "Secularist of the Week" is an Arizona leader in state-church separation for her opposition to the
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'Theocratic' senator wants pastors to endorse from the pulpit
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 18 [Category: Sociological] -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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'Theocratic' senator wants pastors to endorse from the pulpit
FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" is a U.S. senator who is leading a legislative effort to repeal the Johnson Amendment in order to a
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A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Upholding Public School Funding
MONONA, Wisconsin, April 18 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Upholding Public School Funding
MADISON, Wis. - Following this morning's Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling upholding public school funding and the governor's ability to use his constitutionally protected partial veto power, A Better Wisconsin
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition Challenging Illegal Firing of FTC Commissioners
SACRAMENTO, California, April 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition Challenging Illegal Firing of FTC Commissioners
OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in supporting two commissioners, Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), who are challenging the illegal decision by President Trump to terminate them without caus
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Bills Signed: HCR1010, HB1185, SB539, SB183, SB352, SB402, SB425, SB484, SB504, SB547, SB559, SB604, SB618, SB624, HB1672, HB1580, HB1085, HB1756, HB1793, HB1805, HB1833, HB1874, HB1938, HB1939, HB1941, HB1810, SB343, SB367, SB420, SB439, SB478, SB480, S
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 18 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Bills Signed: HCR1010, HB1185, SB539, SB183, SB352, SB402, SB425, SB484, SB504, SB547, SB559, SB604, SB618, SB624, HB1672, HB1580, HB1085, HB1756, HB1793, HB1805, HB1833, HB1874, HB1938, HB1939, HB1941, HB1810, SB343, SB367, SB420, SB439, SB478, SB480, SB560, SB563, SB574, SB598, SB599, SB610, SB627, HB1525, HB1680, HB1681, HB1735, HB1739, HB1768, HB1834, HB1827, HB1855, HB1893,
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Bills Signed: SB241, SB32, SB33, SB34, SB35, SB36, SB40, SB41, SB51, SB52, SB55, SB71, SB81, SB106, SB124
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 18 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Bills Signed: SB241, SB32, SB33, SB34, SB35, SB36, SB40, SB41, SB51, SB52, SB55, SB71, SB81, SB106, SB124
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Friday, April 18th, 2025, the Governor signed into law:
SB241 - To amend the uniform attendance and leave policy act; and to grant paid leave to public employees in the event of the death of a public employee's family member or child.
SB32 - An a
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Chairman Espaillat Statement on Illegal Deportation Flights
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release:
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Chairman Espaillat Statement on Illegal Deportation Flights
Washington, D.C. - Regarding recent reports that the Trump administration will imminently deport a group of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act without due process once again, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement:
"It is shameful that the curren
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Dexter To Travel to El Salvador to Confront Trump's Constitutional Crisis, Demand Due Process and Release Kilmar Garcia Abrego
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025:
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Dexter To Travel to El Salvador to Confront Trump's Constitutional Crisis, Demand Due Process and Release Kilmar Garcia Abrego
PORTLAND, OR - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that she will travel to El Salvador to demand the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Mr. Abrego Garcia, a legal U.S. resident, was wrongfully deported to El Salvador--a fact the Trump A
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DNC: IN THE STATES - While Republicans Hide, Democrats Hold Trump and MAGA Republicans Accountable For Their Disastrous Agenda Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
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IN THE STATES: While Republicans Hide, Democrats Hold Trump and MAGA Republicans Accountable For Their Disastrous Agenda Hurting Working Families
Last week, the DNC, DCCC, and ASDC announced a second People's Town Hall nationwide blitz as Republicans continue to hide from their constituents. Democrats are taking advantage of the April recess to meet voters in Republican districts and hold const
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Foster Demands Trump Administration Comply With Supreme Court Order, Reverse Wrongful Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Foster Demands Trump Administration Comply with Supreme Court Order, Reverse Wrongful Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) joined 141 of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal U.S. resident who was wrongfully detained and deported to El Salvador last month. In the letter, the Members requeste
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Graham Statement On Supreme Court Hearing Birthright Citizenship Case
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Graham Statement On Supreme Court Hearing Birthright Citizenship Case
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the Supreme Court of the United States announced it would hear oral arguments on President Donald Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, which is a major pull factor for illegal immigration into the United States.
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Idaho Democratic Party: A Message From the Chair - Disappearances, Due Process and Democracy
BOISE, Idaho, April 19 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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A Message from the Chair: Disappearances, Due Process and Democracy
Liberty and justice are under attack as the Trump regime's assault on due process and unlawful deportations escalates. It's happening in plain sight, with little to no resistance from the Republican-controlled Congress.
The Fulbright Program is a proud American tradition. Since 1946, the international academic
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Justice Denied: Trump Administration Continues Unprecedented Attacks On The Rule Of Law
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Demand Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Denied: Trump Administration Continues Unprecedented Attacks On The Rule Of Law
Washington, DC - In fewer than 100 days, President Trump and his administration have conducted near daily distortions of the rule of law and shameless efforts to further his extreme agenda by any means necessary. Already this week, that defiance took the form of unprecedented attacks against lawyers, law firms, and the legal co
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Larson Implores President Trump to Comply with Court Order to Facilitate the Return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Implores President Trump to Comply with Court Order to Facilitate the Return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement applauding Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen for standing up for his constituent (link is external) who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, and imploring President Trump to comply with court order
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Rep. Juan Vargas, Colleagues Ramp Up Pressure to Fire Elon Musk, Warn He Must by Law Leave Government Role by May 30th
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Juan Vargas, Colleagues Ramp Up Pressure to Fire Elon Musk, Warn He Must by Law Leave Government Role by May 30th
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA) joined over 70 Democratic lawmakers in demanding that Elon Musk exit from his position in the Trump Administration by May 30th, warning that by law he can only serve in his role as a special government employee for 130 days.
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Rep. McCollum: No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 17, 2025:
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025.
Just as House and Senate Republicans have ceded their constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight on the Executive Branch, Republicans want to force federal judges to give up their power of judicial review. The duty and responsib
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Rep. McCollum: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 17, 2025:
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act, which does nothing to protect voting rights.
House Republicans are advancing a bill that would disenfranchise millions of women and other Americans through a federal takeover of state election administration t
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Rep. Shri Thanedar Calls for Trump's Impeachment Over Failure to Enforce Supreme Court Order
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025:
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Rep. Shri Thanedar Calls for Trump's Impeachment Over Failure to Enforce Supreme Court Order
Washington, DC - In a rare unanimous (9-0) Supreme Court ruling, both liberal and conservative justices ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Mr. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States so that he can be afforded the due process he is constitutionally
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Rep. Smith Statement on Trump's Constitutional Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Smith Statement on Trump's Constitutional Crisis
Today, Rep. Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the continued refusal of the Trump Administration to follow the rule of law.
President Donald Trump is defying the Supreme Court of the United States. This is a constitutional crisis. The legislative and judicial branches have a duty to rein in an executive that overreaches its
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Representative Crockett Issues Statement on Department of Homeland Security's Dallas ICE Office Deporting Nearly 200 Individuals to El Salvador Without Due Process
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Representative Crockett Issues Statement on Department of Homeland Security's Dallas ICE Office Deporting Nearly 200 Individuals to El Salvador Without Due Process
WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) issued the following statement on the recent actions by the Trump Department of Homeland Security's Dallas ICE office effectuating the removal of roughly 200 individuals to El
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Statement From Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) on Donald Trump's Defiance of Court Orders
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025:
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Statement from Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) on Donald Trump's Defiance of Court Orders
SYRACUSE, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on Donald Trump's defiance of court orders:
"Donald Trump's hostility towards the judicial branch has created a constitutional crisis that threatens the foundations of American democracy.
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Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Public Safety-Related Announcement with Bronx DA Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch
NEW YORK, April 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news:
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Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Public Safety-Related Announcement with Bronx DA Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch
April 17, 2025
Video available at: https://youtu.be/FPk9fPh_FXI
Darcel Clark, District Attorney, Bronx County: Good afternoon. Thank you, everyone, for coming. I stand here with Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to announce that 20 alleged gang members have been ind
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WMC Reacts to 400-Year Veto Lawsuit Ruling
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 19 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release on April 18, 2025:
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WMC Reacts to 400-Year Veto Lawsuit Ruling
MADISON - The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against two taxpayers challenging a controversial veto from Gov. Tony Evers in the state budget. The partial veto increased the property tax levy limit for school districts for 400 years, four centuries longer than the Legislature's intent.
"We're disappointed by today's rulin
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