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Immigration Newsletter for Friday May 22, 2026 ( 55 items )  

11 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 11 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide * NEW YORK - May 21, 2026 - Eleven shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers guide, which highlights top practitioners advising on complex immigration matters worldwide. The guide featu  more

AFPI Takes Further Legal Action Against CA Attorney General, on Behalf of El Cajon
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * AFPI takes further legal action against CA Attorney General, on behalf of El Cajon Today, the America First Policy Institute filed a petition for preliminary injunction on behalf of the city of El Cajon in its lawsuit against the California attorney general. The preliminary injunction was filed to stop the constant damage sanctuary state policies are having on the community and th  more

America First Policy Institute to La Opinion: Does California's Sanctuary Law Make Everyone Less Safe?
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 21, 2026, by Hispanic Engagement Director Alfonso Aguilar and Mike Garcia, chairman of the California state chapter, to La Opinion: * * * Does California's Sanctuary Law Make Everyone Less Safe? California's sanctuary law is not merely a policy preference--it imposes real and dangerous constraints on public safety and the rule of law. That is why the America First Policy Institute (A  more

As Senate Republicans Move to Give ICE, CBP $70 Billion, Agencies Are Sitting on $100 Billion From Previous Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * As Senate Republicans Move to Give ICE, CBP $70 Billion, Agencies Are Sitting on $100 Billion from Previous Reconciliation Bill As of the End of April, ICE and CBP Still Have $100 Billion in Unobligated Funding * As Senate Republicans prepare to pass a funding bill that would give Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Custom  more

Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Calling for Immediate Release of Detained Wisconsin Resident Salah Sarsour
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Calling for Immediate Release of Detained Wisconsin Resident Salah Sarsour * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led her colleagues in calling on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately release Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the United States, who is currently detained by U.S. Immigration and Custom  more

Budd Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Prevent Thousands of Illegal Aliens from Escaping Mandatory Detention
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Prevent Thousands of Illegal Aliens from Escaping Mandatory Detention * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led several Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Detention Authority Clarification Act today, which would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to make unambiguous Congress' intent that illegal aliens be su  more

CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Estimated Budgetary Effects of Secure America Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Secure America Act (S. 2). * * * S. 2 would directly appropriate amounts for Customs and Border Protection to hire, pay, train, and equip personnel; procure and maintain new technology; and perform other activities related to border security, and for Immigration and Customs Enforcement for personnel-related expenses. The legislation also would directly appropriate amounts for the Department of Hom  more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Hennepin County Attorney Charges ICE Agent in January Non-fatal Shooting
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 19 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer: * * * Hennepin County Attorney charges ICE agent in January non-fatal shooting Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison held a press conference yesterday to announce 2nd degree assault charges filed against Immigration and   more

Central Valley Members Urge DHS, USCIS to Address Extreme DACA Processing Delays
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Central Valley Members Urge DHS, USCIS to Address Extreme DACA Processing Delays Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Adam Gray (CA-13), David Valadao (CA-22), and Josh Harder (CA-09) are urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediately address significant delays in processing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal   more

Centre for Economic Performance: 'Hive of Talent: What Would It Take to Raise Skills and Productivity in Greater Manchester?'
LONDON, England, May 21 (TNSRep) -- The Centre for Economic Performance issued the following working paper (No. CEPSP55) on April 29, 2026 by Aadya Bahl and Henry G. Overman entitled "Hive of talent: what would it take to raise skills and productivity in Greater Manchester?." Here is the executive summary: * * * The UK exhibits large and persistent disparities in area-level productivity. To close spatial disparities, we need to identify which policy levers are most likely to raise long-term p  more

Chairman Aguilar: Republicans should be doing everything that they can to lower costs like they promised. If they don't, Democrats will when we take back the majority.
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Republicans should be doing everything that they can to lower costs like they promised. If they don't, Democrats will when we take back the majority. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Brian Schatz, Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Hous  more

Chairmen Jordan, McClintock, and Rep. Evans Demand Information on Sanctuary Policies From Colorado Officials
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Chairmen Jordan, McClintock, and Rep. Evans Demand Information on Sanctuary Policies from Colorado Officials Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock (R-CA), and Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) sent letters to Denver District Attorney John Walsh, Den  more

Civil Rights Division Oversees a Record $18.25 Million Back-Pay Distribution to U.S. Workers Harmed by Apple's Past Hiring and Recruitment Practices
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Civil Rights Division Oversees a Record $18.25 Million Back-Pay Distribution to U.S. Workers Harmed by Apple's Past Hiring and Recruitment Practices The United States Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division announced that $18.25 million in back pay has been processed for U.S. workers as part of a previously announced settlement with Apple, Inc. ("Apple"). The Department opened   more

Congressman Biggs Earns Introduces the Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Earns Introduces the Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act to open more opportunities for citizens and legal residents to own homes without competition from people in the country illegally. The bill would allow the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to share Individu  more

Congressman Sam Liccardo, Bay Area Congressional Delegation Demand Explanation for Spike in DACA Processing Delays
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sam Liccardo, Bay Area Congressional Delegation Demand Explanation for Spike in DACA Processing Delays Today, Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16) led a coalition of Bay Area Members of Congress, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Ro Khanna (CA-17), John Garamendi (CA-08), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Zoe Lofgren (  more

Cornyn Introduces No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act * HOUSTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act, which would allow Border Patrol agents to claim the No Tax on Overtime deduction Republicans secured in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to keep more of their hard-earned dollars: "Border Patrol agents put their lives on the line each and every da  more

Dignity Not Detention Coalition Statement On New York State Budget Immigration Package
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release: * * * Dignity Not Detention Coalition Statement On New York State Budget Immigration Package Years of organizing by directly impacted communities deliver historic wins for immigrant New Yorkers * After years of organizing across New York State, in Albany hallways, in community centers, in county jails, and on the streets, we celebrate the state budget's inclusion of landmark protections that reflect   more

European Parliament: Closing the Gender Care Gap: Better Support for Formal and Informal Carers
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 22 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Closing the gender care gap: better support for formal and informal carers * Rising demand for care due to demographic change * Care services still carried out mainly by women * Informal carers need to be recognised in social security systems and pension schemes * On Thursday, Parliament presented recommendations to move towards a society that promotes equality between men and women in formal and  more

European Parliament: Victims of Crime - Improved Legal Protection and Support Systems
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 22 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Victims of crime: improved legal protection and support systems * New EU helpline for victims and use of digital tools * Member states must ensure sufficient human and financial resources to help victims * Access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for survivors of sexual violence * The European parliament approved new EU rules to reinforce support and protection measures for the victims of cri  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Commentary: FP's Summer School - What Educational Leaders Need to Know For The 2027 School Year
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 22 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 21, 2026: * * * FP's Summer School: What Educational Leaders Need to Know For The 2027 School Year With graduations upcoming and students in the midst of final exams, leaders at education institutions know summer break is just around the corner. K-12 schools, colleges, and universities have spent this school year facing evolving policies on DEI, student athletes, and immigration, all while navigating   more

Governments of Canada and New Brunswick partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce
OTTAWA, Ontario, May 21 -- Employment and Social Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * Governments of Canada and New Brunswick partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce * The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, which has created uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, the Government of Canada is focusing on what it can control: building a stronger, more resilient  more

Grothman Introduces OPT Fair Tax Act to End Tax Loophole Favoring Foreign Workers Over American Graduates
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman Introduces OPT Fair Tax Act to End Tax Loophole Favoring Foreign Workers Over American Graduates * Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the OPT Fair Tax Act, legislation that will close a perverse loophole that harms American workers. Under current law, foreign workers in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare pa  more

Houston Area Grows Increasingly Pessimistic About City, State and National Direction, UH Survey Finds
HOUSTON, Texas, May 22 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Houston Area Grows Increasingly Pessimistic About City, State and National Direction, UH Survey Finds New Hobby School Report Shows Sharpest Declines in National Optimism Come from Local Republicans Key Takeaways * A new University of Houston survey shows that between April 2025 and April 2026, the percentage of Greater Houston residents who believe the U.S. is heading in the "right direction" plum  more

ICE Asks Governor Gavin Newsom and California Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Illegal Alien Truck Driver Who Killed Two People in Crash
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Asks Governor Gavin Newsom and California Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Illegal Alien Truck Driver Who Killed Two People in Crash * Allowing illegal aliens, many of whom do not know English, to obtain CDLs to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America's roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety WASHINGTON - The United States Department o  more

ICE HSI arrests sister of corrupt official profiteering from Cuban military-controlled organization
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE HSI arrests sister of corrupt official profiteering from Cuban military-controlled organization * MIAMI -ICE Homeland Security Investigations arrested Adys Lastres Morera, a deportable lawful permanent resident whose presence poses a threat to the United States and undermines American foreign policy interests, on May 22. Adys Lastres Morera's sister,  more

ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Presses Military Leaders on Potential Conflicts of Interest in TRICARE Pharmacy Contract; Secures DoD to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Presses Military Leaders on Potential Conflicts of Interest in TRICARE Pharmacy Contract; Secures DoD to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections * Opening Remarks (YouTube) | Round 1: Exchange (YouTube) | Round 2: Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pushe  more

Illegal Alien in Missouri Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Rape
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Illegal Alien in Missouri Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Rape * This pedophile came into the country illegally under the Biden Administration WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after a criminal illegal alien in Missouri was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl. He was also initia  more

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation With Spain
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release: * * * IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Spain * The Spanish economy has continued to outperform the euro area, with solid growth expected this year despite the adverse impact from the war in the Middle East. Growth should then gradually ease over the medium term as immigration slows and population aging intensifies. Risks to growth are mainly on the downside, and those to inf  more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE, NOT SUBSIDIZE CORRUPTION"
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE, NOT SUBSIDIZE CORRUPTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined House and Senate Democrats for a press event where he highlighted the unified Democratic opposition to the reckless Republican budget that does nothing to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers. L  more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYERDOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE, NOT SUBSIDIZE CORRUPTION"
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYERDOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE, NOT SUBSIDIZE CORRUPTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined House and Senate Democrats for a press event where he highlighted the unified Democratic opposition to the reckless Republican budget that does nothing to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES : It's a hig  more

Legendary Musician Bruce Springsteen Donates $50,000 to United We Dream in Support of Immigrant Youth
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- United We Dream issued the following news release: * * * Legendary Musician Bruce Springsteen Donates $50,000 to United We Dream in Support of Immigrant Youth Elmont, New York - During his Land of Hope & Dreams tour stop in New York, legendary singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen chose to honor the leadership and organizing power of immigrant youth at United We Dream with thousands of his fans. At a time when attacks against our democracy, civil rights, and the safety  more

Mayer Brown Lawyers Named to Lawdragons 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers List
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown lawyers named to Lawdragons 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list Mayer Brown partners Morgan Bailey, Maximillian Del Rey, and Grace Shie, and senior counsel Elizabeth (Liz) Espin Stern in the firm's Washington DC office have been named to Lawdragon's 2026 "100 Leading Immigration Lawyers" list, a prestigious recognition honoring leading practitioners in immigration and g  more

NAACP, Civil Rights Groups Call on Senate to Reject Racially Biased Testimony
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP, Civil Rights Groups Call on Senate to Reject Racially Biased Testimony * Today, the NAACP, National Urban League, and National Immigration Law Center called on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee leadership to reject the racially biased testimony of The Daily Wire reporter Luke Rosiak. In a letter, the groups strongly oppose Rosiak's testimony as a Majority witness in th  more

No More Wasteful Spending: United We Dream Urges Senate to Reject Reconciliation Bill, Deliver for Working People
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- United We Dream issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * No More Wasteful Spending: United We Dream Urges Senate to Reject Reconciliation Bill, Deliver for Working People As families nationwide struggle to afford basic necessities and inflation reaches new highs, the Senate weighs wasting $70B more on deadly immigration enforcement. * This week, the Senate is expected to vote on whether to grant immigration enforcement agencies an additional $70 billio  more

NYCLU on Immigration Protections in State Budget
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU on Immigration Protections in State Budget * Package Bans 287g and Detention Agreements, Fails to Bar Informal ICE Collusion with Local Law Enforcement ALBANY - Today, Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature finalized their immigration package in the FY27 budget. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement, attributable to Exe  more

Ohio Bankers League: President Trump Signs Two Financial Services Executive Orders
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 21 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * President Trump signs two financial services Executive Orders The Trump administration this week issued two executive orders that could have significant implications for banks, customer due diligence expectations, and the broader competitive landscape in financial services. While the administration ultimately stepped back from one of the most concerning proposals under consideration, the orders   more

Protect Borrowers: Senate Fails to Advance Congressional Review Act Resolution to Overturn Unlawful Rule Empowering Secretary McMahon to Punish States, Cities, Civil Society Opposing Trump Administration's Right-Wing Agenda
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Senate Fails to Advance Congressional Review Act Resolution to Overturn Unlawful Rule Empowering Secretary McMahon to Punish States, Cities, Civil Society Opposing Trump Administration's Right-Wing Agenda Today, the United States Senate failed to advance S.J.Res.182, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution introduced by Senator Kaine (D-VA) to over  more

Ranking Member Raskin Slams GOP's Sham Attack on Civil Rights as Trump DOJ Targets SPLC; Also Moves to Subpoena Architects of Trump Slush Fund
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Slams GOP's Sham Attack on Civil Rights as Trump DOJ Targets SPLC; Also Moves to Subpoena Architects of Trump Slush Fund Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a hearing condemning Republicans' escalating assault on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SP  more

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Presses USCIS to Fix DACA Renewal Delays Creating Uncertainty for New Mexico Families
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Presses USCIS to Fix DACA Renewal Delays Creating Uncertainty for New Mexico Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On May 20, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow demanding the agency immediately address surging delays in its processing of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal re  more

Rep. McIver: 'Conditions Any of Us Would Recognize as Torture'
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * "Conditions Any of Us Would Recognize as Torture" McIver Returns to Delaney Hall in light of Detainee "S.O.S." Letter * NEWARK, NJ --Yesterday, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) returned to the ICE detention center at Delaney Hall to investigate claims made in a recent open letter from detainees. The congresswoman conducted an unannounced oversight visit with Reps. Rob Mene  more

Rep. Roy Introduces Bill to Tax Foreigners at 25% for Remittances
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces Bill to Tax Foreigners at 25% for Remittances * May 21, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) introduced the Reducing External Monetary International Transfers to Advance National Capital Efficiency (REMITTANCE) Act, legislation which would tax all aliens at 25% on remittances they send back to their native countries. "The United States economy h  more

Republican Attorneys General Association Reserves Nearly $11 Million in First Round of Fall TV Buys
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Reserves Nearly $11 Million in First Round of Fall TV Buys Republican Attorneys General Association-affiliated groups are going on offense in 2026, reserving nearly $11 million in initial fall television advertising across six key attorney general battlegrounds. The first round of reservations includes major investments in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin  more

Republicans Block Slotkin's 5 Amendments to Stop Warehouse Detention, Ban Armed Federal Agents at our Polls, Prevent Ballot Seizures, Tackle Insider Trading, and Protect Free Speech
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Block Slotkin's 5 Amendments to Stop Warehouse Detention, Ban Armed Federal Agents at our Polls, Prevent Ballot Seizures, Tackle Insider Trading, and Protect Free Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, during the Department of Homeland Security's reconciliation bill markup, committee Republicans blocked all of U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin's (D-MI) amendments that put necessary guardrai  more

Sen. Merkley Issues Statement at Budget Committee Markup on Republican ICE and Border Patrol Slush Fund Bill
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Merkley Opening Statement at Budget Committee Markup on Republican ICE and Border Patrol Slush Fund Bill Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, delivered the following opening statement at a Senate Budget Committee markup hearing on the Republican bill that would gift Immigration and Customs   more

Six Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2026 students share their stories
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Six Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2026 students share their stories * In May, more than 350 students in the Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) programs will graduate from Penn State Dickinson Law at the Carlisle and University Park locations. Every student has taken a unique path to this exciting achievement. Here, six  more

State Dept.: Termination of Green Card of Cuban National Tied to Communist Regime's Top Financial Official
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 21, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio: * * * Termination of Green Card of Cuban National Tied to Communist Regime's Top Financial Official Today, Adys Lastres Morera, a Cuban national with ties to the communist regime in Havana, was arrested following the Department of State's termination of her lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, at my direction. Morera is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement c  more

State Dept.: U.S. Sanctioning Hizballah's Enablers in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 21, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * U.S. Sanctioning Hizballah's Enablers in Lebanon Today, the United States sanctioned nine individuals who enable Hizballah to undermine Lebanon's sovereignty. By supporting the terrorist group, these individuals further the Iranian regime's malicious agenda in Lebanon and actively obstruct the path to peace and recovery for the Lebanese people.   more

Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America * Click here to watch the video. 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, the Democrat Party has gone off the rails. "It's no secret that the Democrat Party has drifte  more

Treasury Targets Hizballah-Aligned Officials Obstructing Peace and Disarmament
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Treasury Targets Hizballah-Aligned Officials Obstructing Peace and Disarmament Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated nine individuals in Lebanon for obstructing the peace process in Lebanon and impeding the disarmament of Hizballah. These Hizballah-aligned officials include individuals embedded across Lebanon's parliament,  more

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads Mandatory E-Verify Legislation
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads Mandatory E-Verify Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026, legislation that would permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and require its use by all employers in the United States. While the program is already mandatory across a number of stat  more

Warner, Kaine Respond to Senate GOP Disarray
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Respond to Senate GOP Disarray * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Senate Republicans pulled consideration of their partisan budget bill amid internal Republican disagreements and delayed further action until after the Memorial Day work period: "Senate Republicans couldn't even hold their own conference together long   more

WATCH: Padilla Slams Republican Bill to Give Another $70B to ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Slams Republican Bill to Give Another $70B to ICE and CBP * WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, denounced President Trump and Republicans' budget reconciliation bill that fails to address the real challenges that families are facing under the Trump-created affordability crisis. At the Budget Committee markup, Padilla  more

Welch: "Why are we spending a billion dollars on a ballroom?"
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch: "Why are we spending a billion dollars on a ballroom?" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, took to the Senate floor to underscore how President Trump is trying to swindle hardworking American taxpayers to pay for his $1 billion vanity project to reconstruct the White House's historic East Wing. In his remarks, Senator Welch outlined  more

Whitman & Community Partners To Co-Create Learning Experiences That Center Indigeneity, Immigration & Incarceration
WALLA WALLA, Washington, May 22 -- Whitman College issued the following news: * * * Whitman & Community Partners To Co-Create Learning Experiences That Center Indigeneity, Immigration & Incarceration A $1.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation will showcase the power of the humanities and create dozens of new learning opportunities By Melissa Welling '99 Whitman College has been awarded a $1.5 million Humanities for All Times grant from the Mellon Foundation to explore how the humanitie  more

WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, Pedophiles, and Assailants
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, Pedophiles, and Assailants * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for repulsive crimes including murder, rape of a child, sexual contact with an individual less than 11  more