| Immigration Newsletter for Tuesday May 12, 2026 ( 21 items ) |
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ACLU Applauds U.S. Appellate Court Decision Upholding Detained Immigrants' Right to Bond Hearings
NEW YORK, May 11 [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:
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ACLU Applauds U.S. Appellate Court Decision Upholding Detained Immigrants' Right to Bond Hearings
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The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Michigan applauds today's federal appeals court decision holding that U.S. Immigration and
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ACLU Applauds U.S. Appellate Court Decision Upholding Detained Immigrants' Right to Bond Hearings
DETROIT, Michigan, May 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release on May 11, 2026:
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ACLU Applauds U.S. Appellate Court Decision Upholding Detained Immigrants' Right to Bond Hearings
The ACLU of Michigan (ACLU) applauds today's federal appeals court decision holding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is illegally detaining immigrants without access to bond hearings. The decision is expected to affect thousands of people in Michi
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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Issues Commentary: Failure, by Design - Ontario's Deepening Hospital Funding Crisis
OTTAWA, Ontario, May 12 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by senior researcher and political economist Andrew Longhurst:
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Failure, by design: Ontario's deepening hospital funding crisis
Summary
The deepening Ontario hospital funding crisis is harming patients and communities. New analysis of Ontario's 136 hospitals shows that the majority of hospitals had operating deficits over the last three years. In 2024-25, 55 per cent o
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of May 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of May 11, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, May 12, the Subcommittee on Defense will hold a budget hearing called "The Department of Defense."
On Tuesday, May 12, the Subcommittee on Defense will hold a budget hearing called "The United States Navy and M
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HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE HONORS IMMIGRANT MOTHERS AND URGES ECONOMIC EQUITY AND IMMIGRATION POLICIES THAT PREVENT FAMILY SEPARATION
WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release:
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HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE HONORS IMMIGRANT MOTHERS AND URGES ECONOMIC EQUITY AND IMMIGRATION POLICIES THAT PREVENT FAMILY SEPARATION
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San Diego, CA - This Mother's Day, the Haitian Bridge Alliance honors immigrant
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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Drug Trafficker in Sanctuary Virginia
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Drug Trafficker in Sanctuary Virginia
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Another day, another criminal illegal alien arrested in Governor Abigail Spanberger's sanctuary Virginia
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien in Virginia who was found to be
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Illegal alien ordered to federal prison following repeated illegal reentries
HOUSTON, Texas, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Illegal alien ordered to federal prison following repeated illegal reentries
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A 38-year-old illegal alien from Mexico has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after removal, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.
Esequiel Rueda-Ramirez pleaded guilty to this offense on Nov. 13, 2025.
U.S. District Judge Hanen has now ordered
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IYCMI: "Today is LaMonica, Tomorrow It's Me"
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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IYCMI: "Today is LaMonica, Tomorrow It's Me"
Marie Claire Reveals How Pelosi, Crockett, Ocasio-Cortez, and More are Banding Together After the Trump Administration Came for One of Their Own: LaMonica McIver
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In case you missed it, yesterday Marie Claire released a major feature documenting the fight to protect Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) from politically motivated charges brought by
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MAKING AMERICA SAFE AGAIN: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Other Criminal Illegal Aliens Over Mother's Day Weekend
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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MAKING AMERICA SAFE AGAIN: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Other Criminal Illegal Aliens Over Mother's Day Weekend
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While Americans celebrated Mother's Day, the men and women of ICE were hard at work arresting criminal illegal aliens to protect American families
WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more crimina
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McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Quick Take - Comprehensive Federal Privacy Bills Aim to Supersede State Privacy Laws
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 12 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by associate Deana Alegi and member Blair Dawson:
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Quick take: New comprehensive federal privacy bills aim to supersede state privacy laws
On April 22, the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee introduced two privacy bills that would preempt related state laws and present a major attempt to establish comprehensive consumer pr
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Menendez, Crockett, and Ramirez Call for Investigation, Demand FAA Stop Helping ICE Hide Secret "Ghost Flights"
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez, Crockett, and Ramirez Call for Investigation, Demand FAA Stop Helping ICE Hide Secret "Ghost Flights"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Delia Ramirez (IL-03) are leading a group of 32 colleagues in demanding that the Federal Aviation Administration (" FAA ") work with Congress to stop allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforceme
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MENG INTRODUCES SAFE CHECK-INS FOR IMMIGRANTS ACT
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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MENG INTRODUCES SAFE CHECK-INS FOR IMMIGRANTS ACT
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Legislation Would Allow Immigrants to Attend ICE Check-ins virtually instead of appearing in-person
Congresswoman sponsors measure following spike in ICE arrests occurring during routine check-ins at immigration offices and court buildings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today announced the introduction of her Safe Check-ins for Im
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Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Presses for Answers on Treatment of Pregnant Minors, Children, and Families in Texas Immigration Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Presses for Answers on Treatment of Pregnant Minors, Children, and Families in Texas Immigration Detention Facilities
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PORTLAND, OR -Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, one of six Democratic physicians serving in Congress, launched two congressional oversight efforts following visits to immigration detention facilities in Texas housing pregnant unaccompanied minors, infants
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President Trump Issues Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 11, 2026:
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PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK, 2026
On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed during our Nation's time-honored Police Week, we pay tribute to the men and women of law enforcement who have devoted their lives to safeguarding our families and communities. Our grateful country joins them in honoring the memory of the fallen officers who gave their lives protecting their fellow citizen
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Professor Jamison E. Colburn quoted in The New York Times
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Jamison E. Colburn quoted in The New York Times
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UNVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Jamison E. Colburn was recently quoted in The New York Times in an article titled "ICE Warehouse Plan Faces Delay Over Lack of Environmental Reviews." You can read the story by clicking here.
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began acquiring warehouses for Immigration and
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Representatives McIver, Menendez, Watson Coleman Mark One Year Since ICE Chaos at Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Representatives McIver, Menendez, Watson Coleman Mark One Year Since ICE Chaos at Delaney Hall
Today, Representatives LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released a video marking one year since they toured the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey.
As they conducted oversight to hold the Trump administration accountable for human rights
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Rosen Statement Celebrating National Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Statement Celebrating National Police Week
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in honor of National Police Week.
"Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to keep Nevadans safe - often going above and beyond to build trust and foster relationships in our communities," said Senator Rosen. "Today and always, we thank the polic
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State Dept.: U.S. Rejects International Migration Review Forum
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on May 11, 2026:
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The United States Rejects International Migration Review Forum
The United States did not participate in the International Migration Review Forum and will not support the May 8 "progress" declaration.
The United States has persistently objected to the United Nations' efforts to advocate and facilitate replacement immigration in the United States and across the broader West. In 2017, Presi
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Thune Previews Senate Work Period, Honors Law Enforcement During Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune Previews Senate Work Period, Honors Law Enforcement During Police Week
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, we have a lot to do over the next two weeks.
"Confirm Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve.
"Approve a nominations package.
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U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Issues Information Collection Notice on Collection of Qualitative Feedback Through Focus Groups
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following information collection:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is publishe
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Virginia In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens Challenged
WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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Virginia In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens Challenged
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FAIR shows state law is unconstitutional
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in a Virginia federal district court in support of the Trump administration's lawsuit to shut down Virginia's law granting in-state tuition to illegal aliens who live in the state.
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