HOUSTON, Texas, May 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Texas, Partners File New Lawsuit Challenging S.B. 4, Texas' Deportation Scheme The legal team is seeking emergency relief to block several provisions of the law from taking effect May 15. * AUSTIN -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, ACLU, and the Texas Civil Rights Project have filed a class-action lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order and a preliminary i  more

NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU, Partners File New Lawsuit Challenging S.B. 4, Texas' Deportation Scheme * The legal team is seeking emergency relief to block several provisions of the law from taking effect May 15 AUSTIN, Texas -The American Civil Liberties Union  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Smith, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation Protecting Children Harmed by ICE Actions Against Their Parents * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) to introduce the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act. The legislation would protect children affected by immigration enf  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Chairmen Jordan and McClintock Demand Information on Sanctuary Policies from Arlington County Officials Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock (R-CA) sent letters to Arlington County and the City of Falls Church prosecutor Parisa Dehghani  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Chairmen Jordan and McClintock Demand Information on Sanctuary Policies from Philadelphia Officials Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock (R-CA) sent letters to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Philadelphia Police Commission  more

EUGENE, Oregon, May 5 -- The Civil Liberties Defense Center issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Attacks on Privacy: A Tragedy in 3 Acts and Why it Matters to Activists On April 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year reauthorization of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) Section 702, by a vote of 235 to 191, advancing the bill to the Senate. The legislation extends the government's warrantless surveillance authority to collect foreign intel  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * DHS Shutdown Ends After 76 Days * The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ended on its 76 th day, the new record for the length of a government shutdown. President Trump signed into law a bipartisan compromise on DHS funding that excluded funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs an  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * The Federation for American Immigration Reform Launches New Immigration Council * Top National Experts to Help Advance 'Critical Mission' The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is pleased to announce the formation of its new advisory Immigration Council.  FAIR's Immigration Council is a prestigious group of respected and highly accomplished   more

NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Malaysia: New Refugee Registration System Raises Concerns * (Bangkok) - The Malaysian government began a refugee registration system in January 2026 that has raised protection, rights, and privacy concerns for the hundreds of thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in the country, Human Rights Watch said today. The new initiative, Dokumen Pendaftaran Pelarian ( Refugee Registration Document, DPP  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- United We Dream issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: United We Dream Executive Director Greisa Martinez Rosas Warns DACA Renewal Delays Are Driving Job Losses as Costs Soar New reporting from the Associated Press details how the extreme delays at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in processing DACA application renewals is leading to an uptick in DACA recipients losing their jobs. As prices soar nationwide - crushing working famili  more

BRADDON, Australia, May 5 -- The Law Council of Australia issued the following news release: * * * Even when refugees not on our shores, Australia still responsible for protecting their rights Appearing before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee today, the Law Council of Australia has cautioned that use of offshore processing and resettlement arrangements does not excuse the Australian Government from its human rights obligations. "Australia must not expose indiv  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Democrats GROW to 5-POINT Lead on Generic Ballot Ahead of Midterms * Donald Trump is underwater on EVERY major issue, from cost of living to immigration With six months to go until the November midterm elections, Donald Trump is severely underwater with the American people on every major issue animating the electorate, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos po  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12589) on May 1, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin and immigration policy analyst Jill H. Wilson. Here are excerpts: * * * Recent Developments in International Tourism to the United States Lengthy visa interview wait times, stricter border and immigration policies, potential tariffs, the dollar's strength, U.S. travel restrictions for certain countries, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following statement on May 3, 2026: * * * Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on DHS Funding Vote This week, Congress ended the longest shutdown of any federal agency in our nation's 250-year history. It accomplished nothing it set out to accomplish, and Americans deserve a clear account of why. In July 2025, Republicans used their monopoly control of Washington to pass the "Big Beautiful Bill," which gave ICE roughly $75 bi  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Secretary Marco Rubio congratulating Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne on his reelection: * * * The United States congratulates Prime Minister Gaston Browne on his electoral victory as Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda. We look forward to continued collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to advance shared priorities, including to strengthen regional security by deepening coo  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Push Back On Trump's Executive Order Attacking Vote-By-Mail In letter to Acting AG Blanche, Sens. Durbin, Padilla, Peters, Schumer lead Democrats in encouraging DOJ to refocus on protecting voters and access to ballot box, as well as requesting production of any opinions, correspondence, or documents related to Trump's latest EO   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Shreve Introduces VERIFY Act to Strengthen Immigration Verification and Protect Public Safety * WASHINGTON -Following multiple deadly crashes involving illegal aliens unlawfully holding commercial driver's licenses, including incidents that claimed the lives of Hoosiers, Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the VERIFY Act of 2026 with his Republican colleague Dave Taylor (OH-02). The V  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on May 4, 2026: * * * Economic Policy Statements to TBAC: 2026 - 2nd Quarter Introduction The economic landscape under the Trump Administration is favorable, supported by robust business investment in equipment and intellectual property products, as well as solid household consumption growth. Moreover, data on investments, sales, and earnings indicate that the economy is poised for continued expansion. Bu  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Juan Rodriguez, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Guatemala, from an April 28, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Daines, Ranking Member Kaine, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you as the President's nominee to serve as Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Guatemala. I am honored by President Trump's tru  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Virginia's Constitution Is Not a Suggestion: ACLJ's Analysis of Unconstitutional Redistricting Scheme By Jordan Sekulow The attempt to shut conservatives out of the midterm elections in Virginia is becoming the most consequential redistricting fight in the country. The newly approved map is devastating to the integrity of the vote - giving 51% of the electorate 91% of the representation in Congress  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- World Relief issued the following news release on May 4, 2026 with the National Association of Evangelicals: * * * World Relief, NAE, Pastors, Practitioners Gather to Discuss Impact of Immigration Policies on Families New report by World Relief and National Association of Evangelicals shows 1.3 million U.S. citizen children and spouses projected to be separated from family by 2029 * Today, World Relief and the National Association of Evangelicals relea  more