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: * * * Alabama Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Unnecessary "Hospital" Licenses for Birth Centers * MONTGOMERY, Ala. -The Alabama Supreme Court today declined to review a January 2026 state appellate court decision that allows the Ala  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Human Rights First issued the following report on April 14, 2026 entitled "ICE Flight Monitor: March 2026 Report." Here is an excerpt: * * * Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the Trump administration has pursued an unprecedented mass deportation agenda. U.S. officials have adopted a range of new tactics, that are legally questionable and undoubtedly cruel, to achieve this objective, including expanding the use of expedited removal, sending people from the United   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Britt Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Boost Industrial Water Reuse, Protect Community Drinking Water, and Meet Public and Private Demand for Freshwater * Legislation Incentivizes Water Reuse Investments to Protect Water Resources for Local Communities and Businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act,  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Britt Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Boost Industrial Water Reuse, Protect Community Drinking Water, and Meet Public and Private Demand for Freshwater * Legislation Incentivizes Water Reuse Investments to Protect Water Resources for Local Communities and Businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act,  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 12 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news: * * * Pookie Wilson tells AUM graduates to keep stepping up to the plate At Auburn University at Montgomery's spring commencement, alumnus and former professional baseball player Pookie Wilson delivered a heartfelt message to the Class of 2026 about perseverance, resilience and the importance of finishing what you start. Wilson reflected on his own journey from arriving at AUM in 1988 as a student-a  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48948) entitled "Suspension of the Federal Gas Tax: In Brief" by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Introduction ... 1 The Federal Gas Tax ... 1 Composition of Fuel Prices ... 4 Highway Trust Fund Insolvency ... 4 Potential Suspension of the Federal Gas Tax ... 5 Considerations for Congress ... 5 Possible Effect on Prices at the Pump ...  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark in Alabama: "We Are Going to Keep Fighting" * Montgomery, AL -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7) and Members of the House Democratic Caucus for a press conference ahead of "All Roads Lead to the South" -a national day of action for voting rights. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "House Democrats are here to stand with you, Terri, a  more