SACRAMENTO, California, May 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * "Cruel, Inhumane, and Unacceptable": Attorney General Bonta Releases Fifth Report on Conditions at Immigration Detention Facilities in California * Amid surge in detainee population, immigration detention facilities are failing to meet ICE's own detention standards, protect basic rights, safety, and wellbeing of detainees LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today   more

NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * After New Evidence of DOJ Misconduct, Mahmoud Khalil Calls on Board of Immigration Appeals to Terminate Case * Mr. Khalil Separately Appealed the Removal Order to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals NEW YORK - In light of new evidence of misconduct by the Trump Administration, Mahmoud Khalil's legal team is asking the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to re-open his immigration  more

NEW YORK, May 15 [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: * * * After New Evidence of DOJ Misconduct, Mahmoud Khalil Calls On Board of Immigration Appeals to Terminate Case * NEW YORK -In light of new evidence of misconduct by the Trump Administration, Mahmoud Khalil's legal team is asking the Board o  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release: * * * After New Evidence of DOJ Misconduct, Mahmoud Khalil Calls on Board of Immigration Appeals to Terminate Case Mr. Khalil Separately Appealed the Removal Order to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals * In light of new evidence of misconduct by the Trump Administration, Mahmoud Khalil's legal team is asking the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to re-open his immigration case and terminate proceed  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * After Personally Calling DHS Secretary Mullin, Duckworth Announces Military Spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega Has Been Released from ICE Detention * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Duckworth (D-IL) announced the release of military spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega from ICE detention after the Senator personally called U.S. Department of Homeland Security Director Markwayne Mullin t  more

ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'Power to the People Show with Darius Pridgen' * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on "Power to the People Show with Darius Pridgen." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Bishop Darius Pridgen, Power to the People: I am again pri  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * AZ-01 Republicans Descend into "Blatantly Racist" Twitter Spat as GOP Primary Gets Messier by the Day * To absolutely no one's surprise, the race to the far-right in AZ-01 is getting messier by the minute. Jay " In Lockstep with Trump " Feely and backbencher state lawmaker Joey Chaplik are in an ugly race to the bottom as they try to out-MAGA each other with their wildly unpopular  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by Executive Director Amanda Tyler, on behalf of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II": * * * I. Introduction Good morning. I am Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Honors Wyoming Law Enforcement During National Police Week * "We honor the brave officers all across the country who continue to serve, and truly remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty." WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to honor Wyoming law enforcement during National Police Week. During his rem  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Commends House Democrats Who Countered Anti-Muslim Hate at 'Sharia Hoax' Hearing The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Democratic members of Congress who defended American Muslims and constitutional religious freedom during yesterday's House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on "Sharia law." C  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Md. Marks End of 2026 Md. Legislative Session With Reflections on Key Progress, Challenges Civil rights group thanks lawmakers, advocates who championed justice, civil rights and dignity for Maryland's Muslim and marginalized communities * The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today marked the end of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session with t  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman Salazar Joins Bipartisan Leaders in Launching U.S.-Mexico Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined bipartisan colleagues in launching the U.S.-Mexico Caucus. The caucus will serve as a dedicated forum in the U.S. House of Representatives to strengthen the U.S.-Mex  more

LONDON, England, May 15 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to North Macedonia: Maya Sivagnanam * Ms Maya Sivagnanam has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia in succession to Mr Matthew Lawson. Ms Sivagnanam will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Maya Sivagnanam 2025 to present FCDO, Macedonian Language Training 2023   more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Columbia University Honors Professor Elora Mukherjee With Faculty Service Award The award recognizes Mukherjee, who is founder and director of the Law School's Immigrants' Rights Clinic, for her extraordinary and creative voluntary service that has contributed significantly to the university's inclusion and belonging efforts. * The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement has named Elora Mukherjee, Jerome  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Comer and Gill Investigate Businesses Exploiting U.S. Immigration Law to Profit from Birth Tourism House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas), the Chairman of the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses,   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE BLASTS DECISION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH ICE DETENTION CELLS IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER Today, Congressman Joe Morelle condemned the Trump administration's, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS), and Customs and Border Patrol's (CBP) decision to move forward with plans to construct ICE detention holding cells inside the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building in downtown Roche  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Crack Down on Bail Fraud and Keep Violent Offenders Off the Streets * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 6260, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025, legislation to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail, including monetary bail, criminal bail bonds  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation To Facilitate State Prosecution of Criminal Actions by Immigration Agents * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today introduced the No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act, legislation to ensure that states don'  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces Bill to Bar Aliens Who Support Sharia Law from Entering or Remaining in the United States * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Ban Outsiders Openly Touting (BOOT) Sharia Law Act, which would bar aliens who support Sharia Law from entering or remaining in the United States. Video of Senator Cornyn discussing this legislation on the Senate floor can be found here.   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Honors Police Week, Advances Legislation to Support Law Enforcement * Washington, D.C. - During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) gave a speech on the Senate floor to honor Nevada law enforcement and highlight her work to support public safety. This week, Congress advanced her bills to combat organized retail crime, support Tribal public safety,   more

BARCELONA, Spain, May 15 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Europe Day concludes that "judicial independence is the basis of the entire European system" in an international context of change * As part of the celebration of Europe Day, on 8 May at 12 noon, the Institute of European Studies and the Faculty of Law of the UAB organised the conference "The role of the EU Court of Justice in a changing international context", delivered by Jose Martin, judge   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Subcommittee -- Before I say anything else, I want to acknowledge the woman seated with us today: Cheryl Minter. She is the mother of Stephan  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies": * * * Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Jayapal, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Stacey Ann Kincaid and I am the  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Stephen Descano from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies": * * * Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Jayapal, Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, and distinguished members of this Subcommittee. As a West Point graduate, a federal prosecutor,  more

NEW YORK, May 14 [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: * * * Federal Court Blocks Key Provisions of S.B. 4, Texas' Extreme Anti-Immigration Law * AUSTIN, Texas -The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas granted provisional class certification and a motion for preliminary injunction   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 15, 2026: * * * The FP Visa Bulletin for June: Final Action Chart and an Employer's Immigration Action Plan Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This Insight reviews June's release to help employers determine whether and when   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 16 (TNSxrep) -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: * * * New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Ashley Moody, Byron Donalds Leading Potential Democratic Opponents in November Ballot Test Poll Also Shows Continued Approval of Gov. DeSantis' Job Performance, Economy and Cost of Living Topping Voters' Key Issues * The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll finds both Ashley Moody and Byron Donalds ahead of the leading Democratic frontrunners.   more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma posted the following news release: * * * Foreign National Drug Courier Sentenced for Conspiring with Cartel to Distribute Fentanyl in Oklahoma A foreign national living in East Tulsa was sentenced for conspiring with the cartel to distribute fentanyl in Oklahoma, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Today, U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante sentenced Jose Amadeis Sanchez Sanchez, 34, a Mexi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Velazquez Introduce Legislation to Stop Data Sharing Between Department of Housing and Urban Development and DHS, ICE * Washington, D.C. \- Today. U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) introduced the HUD Data Privacy Act, new legislation to prevent the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from exchanging data collected from individuals receiving  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 15 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds signs SF 2430, list of bills into law * Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law SF 2430, a bill relating to the display of flags at half-staff on public buildings. "In the aftermath of a tragedy, lowering flags allows communities to come together in mourning and to honor those who have made a great impact on our state or nation," said Gov. Reynolds. "The changes this legislation m  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs 25 Bills, Advancing Shared Priorities for Virginia Families & Businesses * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger signed 25 bills passed during the 2026 General Assembly Session. The signings include measures to bring long-overdue fairness to Virginians still serving sentences for marijuana offenses that are no longer illegal, prohibit the future sale of   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 Final Rule Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), issued the "HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; Basic Health Program" final rule (the 2027 Payment Notice final rule) that se  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * The America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) Hispanic Leadership Coalition (HLC) hosted a roundtable event, "Protecting our Communities and Saving Lives: A Hispanic Leadership Forum on Immigration Enforcement and Border Security," bringing together national leaders, policy experts, and advocates to examine how the Trump administration is working to restore order to the nation's immi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * Court Blocks Part of Texas's Draconian and Unconstitutional SB 4; Unlawful Entry Provision Goes Into Effect Today (Austin, Texas)--The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is frustrated and outraged that due to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' failure to uphold our Constitution, parts of SB 4 (2023) will go into effect today, May 15, 2026. Late Thursday, a federal court block  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Arlington County (Virginia) Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti regarding a failure to collaborate with federal immigration authorities. The letter was co-signed by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, chairman of its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 4, 2026 The Honorable Parisa Dehghani-Taft  more

NEW YORK, May 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Kalder CEO Pleads Guilty To Securities Fraud * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that GOKCE GUVEN, the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Kalder Inc. ("Kalder"), pled guilty to one count of securities fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the investors in Kalder, a technology startup. As p  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- 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 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), and Don Bacon (R-NE-0  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLLING: AANHPI Americans Sound the Alarm on the Economy * Democrats hold a "trust advantage" with AANHPI voters New polling from Navigator Research shows that AANHPI Americans are increasingly concerned about the cost of living and direction of the economy under the Republican trifecta. Nearly eight in ten Asian Americans rate the economy as "poor" or "not so good" and three  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez leads 31 members of Congress to Demand Trump End Unlawful Plans in Cuba, Stops Usage of Guantanamo Bay for Immigration Detention This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, led 31 members of Congress to demand that the Trump administration end the use of the Guantanamo Bay naval base for immigrant detention and cease any unlawful plans for   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * REP. OGLES, SEN TUBERVILLE INTRODUCE ASSIMILATION ACT TO END MASS MIGRATION AND RESTORE AMERICAN CULTURAL COHESION * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Ogles introduced the "American System for Sustainable Immigration and Mass Immigration Limitations Achieved Through Imposing Oversight Nationally" Act, or the ASSIMILATION Act, an 83-page immigration reform bill that replaces the Hart-Celler Act of 1  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Backs the Blue During National Police Week * May 15, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - In honor of National Police Week, Congressman Roy (R-TX) and House Republicans passed several bills this week to give law enforcement officers more tools to ensure public safety, memorialize our fallen heroes, strengthen criminal penalties for violent crime, and reinforce the men and women who serve on t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Condemns GOP Focus on Gun Industry Protections Over Saving Lives in Oversight Hearing Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, challenged Republicans during a House Oversight hearing examining ATF policy, firearm trace data protections, and the Tiahrt Amendment. "I have to wonder what it will actually take to ge  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Reps. Sykes, Ross, Foushee Introduce Supporting Women COPS Act during National Police Week During National Police Week, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Supporting Women with Career Opportunities in Policing Services (COPS) Act, legislation to establish a federal task force focused on improving recruitment,   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Republicans' Effort to Coerce States into Enforcing Reckless Immigration Agenda Undermines Local Police, Makes Communities Less Safe As Republicans Stage a Performative Hearing on Fairfax County, Va.--One of the Safest U.S. Counties--Democrats Demand Accountability for Trump DHS Killing Americans and Torching the Constitution * Today,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * SDTX adds 206 more cases in ongoing border enforcement efforts * HOUSTON - A total of 211 individuals have been charged in immigration and border security-related crimes from May 8-14, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. The Southern District filed a total of 49 criminal complaints for illegal entry, while another 133 people face charges of felon  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and 23 colleagues issued a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche opposing a President Trump's executive order regarding federal election voting rules: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 1, 2026 To: Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: O  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on May 15, 2026: * * * Newsom Budget Revise Unsatisfactory for Small Businesses, Despite Some New Investment Statement from Bianca Blomquist, California Director for Small Business Majority, on how small business priorities fare in the governor's revised 2026-2027 budget "It's encouraging to see Gov. Newsom ask for a new tax cut that would make it easier for aspiring entrepreneurs to start new small businesses by r  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by Ammon S. Blair, senior fellow of the Texas Public Policy Foundation Secure and Sovereign Nation Initiative, Austin, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II": * * * Dear Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon, and Distinguished Members of the Committee: Good mornin  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. 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 pub  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Sean Kennedy, president of Virginians for Safe Communities, and a board member of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Advisory, from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Jayapal, for inviting me to participate in today's hearing. Thi  more

BANGALORE, India, May 16 -- Wipro, an AI-powered technology services and consulting company, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Wipro Completes Acquisition of Olam Group's IT and Digital Services Business, Mindsprint SINGAPORE | BENGALURU, India - Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company today announced that its acquisition of Olam Group's IT and digital services business, Mindsprint, has been con  more