WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The ACLU of Illinois has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the federal agency to reconsider its Proposed Rule CMS-3841-P, which seeks to limit participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs for hospitals that perform sex trait modification procedures on children. The organization contends that if implemented, this rule will severely restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors and undermine  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11400) on Feb. 27, 2026, by Legislative Attorney Bryan L. Adkins: * * * Does Federal Law Preempt Negligent Selection Claims Against Freight Brokers? In the trucking industry, freight brokers serve as intermediaries that match clients who have cargo to ship with trucking companies that provide trucks and drivers to complete the shipment. When a truck crash involves a truck  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13169) on Feb. 26, 2026, by legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Peter G. Berris: * * * Fourth Amendment Search Warrant Requirements The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. As a result, law enforcement generally must obtain a search warrant from a "neutral and detached magistrate" before entering a private space to look for evidence. The Amen  more