WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Alligator Alcatraz Could Shut Down in June * MIAMI-The massive detention center in the heart of the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is slated to be closed in June, according to reports from vendors at the facility. The facility was hastily constructed last summer and continues to operate illegally in Big Cypress National Preserve. Tuesday's report comes as Friends  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Suozzi Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Iranians Impacted by Trump Administration USCIS Pause * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Iranian-American Democrat in Congress, along with Representative Tom Suozzi (NY-03) introduced the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act. This legislation would provide temporary immigration protections for certai  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release: * * * As Public Support for Mass Deportation Falls, New Proposal Seeks to Restore Credibility and Humanity in Immigration Enforcement * Washington DC, May 12 Tues - Today, the American Immigration Council released a new framework calling for the overhaul of the United States' immigration enforcement system. The framework argues that the country's cur  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost and Members of House Oversight Committee Announce Investigations and Legislation To Address ICE Abuse of Holds in Local Jails ORLANDO, FL -- Today, May 11, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and members of the House Oversight Committee, alongside local leaders and immigration advoca  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on New Bill to End Birth Tourism, Protect America's Sovereignty * Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his Barring American Citizenship by Keeping Out Foreign Fraudsters (BACK OFF) Act, legislation he introduced today that would put a stop to birth tourism, a long-abused system that America's foreign adversaries like China and Russia have exploited to undermine our nation's sover  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Bacon, Leger Fernandez, Lujan Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement * Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Don Bacon (R-NE-02), and Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03) and Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) introduced the bipartisan Respect Tribal IDs Act to improve how Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel recognize and in  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 12, 2026: * * * Feds Target Tech Sector Immigration Practices: 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Hiring Process The federal government is ramping up enforcement against tech companies that allegedly hire foreign nationals using temporary work visas, when qualified U.S. workers may be available. In a recently filed lawsuit against a U.S. data analytics and AI firm, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Divisio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * From Mass Deportation to Mass Denaturalization--NPNA Warns of Escalating Threat to Naturalized Americans * The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) is sounding the alarm on the Trump Administration's formal expansion of its ongoing denaturalization campaign ahead of the 2026 midterms which CBS reports are targeting Naturalized Americans from Bolivia, Chin  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 12 -- Employment and Social Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * Governments of Canada and Alberta partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce * As the global trade landscape shifts, Alberta and Canada are focused on what can be controlled: building a stronger, more resilient economy. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers are equipped   more

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 12 -- Employment and Social Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia partner to support employers, industry and workers impacted by tariffs and global market shifts * The global market and trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a changing world, the Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger, more resilient econo  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, chairman of its Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security and Enforcement, have sent a letter to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner demanding documents related to actions protecting immigrants from deportation. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 4, 2026 The Honorable Larry Krasner District Attorney Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Three South P  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien in Texas Convicted of Attempted Murder of Police Officer * As DHS observes Police Week, ICE is removing this attempted cop-killer from our communities WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien who had previously been  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement proposes to increase the fee for adjudicating Form I-246, Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal, from $155 to $755. The rule proposes to adjust the Form I-246 fee to recover costs, which has not been adjusted since 1989. DHS also proposes to make technical edits to the stay of deportation and removal fee regulation. Comments are due on July 6, 2026, according to a Federal Regist  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Johnson To Beg Senate to Support Legislative Agenda That America Hates * Johnson is scheduled to beg Senate Republicans to help him as they discuss funding Trump's lawless ICE Agents, another war of choice, and a billion dollar Ballroom Mike Johnson, the Deputy Speaker of the House, is seeking a lifeline from Senate Republicans. As poll after poll reveals that the American peop  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez, Davids, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, Sharice Davids (D-KS-03),  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * McIver, Watson Coleman, Menendez Mark Anniversary of Delaney Hall Visit by Introducing Tougher ICE Oversight Rules * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) will introduce the No Delay for Immigration Oversight Act. The introduction coincides with the one-year anniversary of their first visit to Delaney Hall, which l  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, McIver, and Watson Coleman Mark Anniversary of Delaney Hall Visit by Introducing Legislation to Bolster ICE Oversight Rules * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-08), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the No Delay for Immigrant Oversight Act. The introduction coincides with the one-year anniversary of Menendez, McIver, and Wats  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Joins Democratic Colleagues Demanding Investigation into ICE "Ghost Flights" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined a group of more than 30 House Democrats, led by Reps. Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Delia Ramirez (IL-03), in sending a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) demanding an investigation into the agency's role in allo  more

OAKLAND, California, May 12 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * NCYL, NCLR urge court to block DOJ's attempt to seize sensitive youth medical records Filing calls on court to protect privacy and rights of young people receiving gender-affirming care * The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) and the National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) filed an amicus brief today, asking a federal court in Rhode Island to honor young people's cons  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * On Police Week, ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Armed Robbers * This Police Week and every day, DHS honors the sacrifice of law enforcement and remembers those who lost their lives in the line of duty WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes including enticement of minor for   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Congresswoman Escobar's Dignity Act * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed her bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform legislation, the Dignity Act: "Our immigration system has been broken for over 40 years. Families, businesses, and entire communities live with that sober real  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses the Dignity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Problem Solvers Caucus today endorsed the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), marking a major step forward for the legislation and underscoring its growing support in Congress. The endorsement adds new weight to the bill's standing, brings a new block of support, and signals increased focus on a proposal that can realistically move forw  more

NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica to Launch Investigative Reporting Hub in California * ProPublica announced today the launch of a new reporting team in California -its sixth regional investigative hub and the latest move in a multiyear expansion that has made ProPublica larger than at any point in its 18-year history. The California newsroom will jo  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Oversight Dems for Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach * PALM BEACH, FL - MAY 12, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), a member of the House Oversight Committee, joined Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Democratic colleagues for a field hearing in Palm Beach, Florida as part of the ongoing congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes. The hea  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Restrictions on emigration equally important as immigration in shaping European borders, research finds * LAWRENCE -People tend to view immigration as either a fundamental threat or a fundamental benefit to a nation. But what about emigration? "We often connect immigration with citizenship," said Erik Scott, the John P. Black Professor of History at the University of Kansas. "But citizenship in terms of w  more

NEW YORK, May 12 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Welcomes Mamdani Review of NYPD Contract With ICE Vendor Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, welcomes the Mamdani administration's review of the NYPD's contract with Vigilant Solutions, a surveillance firm under scrutiny for sharing license plate records with ICE. S.T.O.P. welcomed the   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and 27 Democratic colleagues, issued the following letter: * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 29, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20240 Dear Secretary Mullin: We write to warn the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) against any illegal activit  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Senator Murray Grills Kash Patel on Tenure at FBI ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request * Today--at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on the FY27 budget requests for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); the Drug Enforcement Administration (D  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Smithsonian Institution Asian Pacific American Center issued the following news release: * * * Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Presents "Stories from the Field: Filipino Migrant Workers in Hawai'i" Exhibition Highlights Early Filipino Migration to Hawai'i and Its Lasting Impact * In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC), in partnership with the Offi  more

ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students drive policy change in Albany in Brooks State Policy Advocacy Clinic * This spring, students from the Brooks School turned knowledge into action in Albany as part of the State Policy Advocacy Clinic's engaged learning approach to teaching how to effectively change policy in New York State. During the spring semester, undergraduate and second-year MPA students worked together in teams to research, design,  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 12 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * The Making of a Miracle: UTRGV graduate turns personal adversity into passion for public service * CLASS OF 2026 RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 12, 2026 - Miracle Linnea Sanchez will graduate Saturday, May 16, with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a pre-law concentration, bringing her one step closer to her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. Sanchez's path was shaped by ear  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Secure America * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Well, good afternoon, everyone. "Most of us - or at least all of us here - and I think a lot of people this week are celebra  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 12 -- The Canada Border Services Agency, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: * * * Travelling to Canada for Victoria Day? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip * May 12, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers to plan ahead for Victoria Day long weekend. As you prepare for your travels, knowing what you need to enter Canada will help ensure a smoother border crossing experience and gives CB  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * Trump Moves to Secure Elections * FAIR shows activist challenges to his executive order must fail The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in DC federal district court showing why challenges by activists to President Trump's executive order helping to ensure that only citizens vote in federal elections must be thrown out by th  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville: "Assimilate or Go Home" * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered impassioned remarks on the Senate floor about the United States' broken immigration system. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville explained how living in the United States is a privilege, not a right, and argued that federal immigration policy should stop rewarding those who break our laws, reject ou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago alumni earn Pulitzer Prizes for international and local reporting * University of Chicago alumni Dake Kang, AB'16, and Caroline Kubzansky, AB'21, have won 2026 Pulitzer Prizes for international and local reporting, respectively. The prizes were announced May 4. Kang, a journalist with The Associated Press in Beijing, was part of the global team awarded an international reporting prize for their  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Hosts Naturalization Ceremony for Nearly 200 New US Citizens * For 193 people, a naturalization ceremony hosted by UMass Amherst and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) on May 11 was both a celebration of the journeys that brought them to the United States and the beginning of a new chapter as American citizens.The new citizens, hailing from 51 countries from Afgha  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US departments of Labor, Justice announce enforcement actions against Cloudera Inc. for alleged Immigration and Nationality Act violations * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an enforcement action against Cloudera Inc. following the allegations that it violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by unlawfully discriminating against hiring American workers in favor of foreign l  more

NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * Vera Institute of Justice Applauds New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget * In response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's release of the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget, Benjamin Heller, program man  more