BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Massachusetts Celebrates Somerville's Commitment to Protect Civil Liberties for All Residents Updates to the city's Welcoming Community Ordinance further restrict local collaboration with ICE and reinforce strong protections for First Amendment activity - The Somerville City Council on Thursday updated its Welcoming Community Ordinance with important new prov  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * AFPI-NJ Condemns Violence at Delaney Hall, Calls for Order and Support for Federal Officers TRENTON, NJ - The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) New Jersey Chapter today responded to the ongoing violence and unrest outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, where demonstrators and out-of-state instigators have viciously targeted federal agents and New Je  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * BEST OF THE BEST: Secretary Mullin Awards Medal to Dallas ICE Law Enforcement Officers for Heroic Actions during 2025 Anti-ICE Sniper Attack * On September 24, 2025, a gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop on a Dallas ICE field office. Two detainees were killed; the gunman killed himself WASHINGTON - Today, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin held a press  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MN, CAIR LDF File Federal Lawsuit Against DHS, ICE, for Illegal Targeting and Search of Twin Cities Organizer Advocating for ICE Divestment The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with the CAIR Legal Defense Fund (CAIR LDF), today announced the filing of a feder  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * California Sanctuary Politicians RELEASED Criminal Illegal Alien From Jail Who Went on to Commit Heinous Stabbing of Two Women and a Baby * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking sanctuary politicians in California to not release from jail an illegal   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Samir Jain, vice-president of policy at the Center for Democracy and Technology, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities": * * * Chair Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, Chair Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following statement on May 28, 2026: * * * CHC Chair Espaillat Condemns Alleged Use of Chemical Agents in Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement regarding reports of the use of chemical agents within the Delaney Hall Detention Center. "Reports from Delaney Hall today are deeply disturbing. Just yesterday, I conducted an  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11434) on May 28, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe: * * * Civil Procedure at the Supreme Court: Selected Cases from the October 2025 Term During the October 2025 Term to date, the Supreme Court has considered multiple cases focused on procedural issues. Among them, as discussed in order below, are cases about the relationship between federal and state procedur  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Goldman, Padilla, Crow Demand Trump Administration Reimburse Providers for Legal Services for Unaccompanied Minors * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Congressman Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Congressman Jason Crow (D-Colo.) led 70 lawmakers in demanding that the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) reimburse provider  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 29 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Delaware Leaders Respond to Third Circuit's Order that the State Comply with Immigration Subpoena In response to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal's order on Wednesday that the Delaware Department of Labor provide employment records to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Governor Matt Meyer and Attorney General Kathy Jennings released the following statements. Governor   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following action in the Federal Register. The designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was set to expire on May 27, 2026, is automatically extended to November 27, 2026. Under the TPS statute, if the Secretary does not determine whether a foreign state continues to meet the conditions for designation for TPS at least 60 days before the expiration of the cou  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 29 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Secularist' Rep. Mike Levin denounces DHS' bible social media posts The FFRF Action Fund picks Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., as its "Secularist of the Week" for his response to the Department of Homeland Security posting bible verse  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 1 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Directs Oregon DMV to Stop Issuing Undercover License Plates to ICE * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing repeated violations of state and federal law by ICE agents and the need to protect community trust and public safety.   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 [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: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE SENDS LETTER TO U.S. SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO SEEKING VISA APPROVAL FOR HAITIAN FOOTBALL STAR WOODENSKY PIERRE TO... * June 1, 2026 Contact: info@haitianbridge.org, Paige Censale, pcensale  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper in MS NOW Op-Ed: "Some people believe Peters was sentenced too harshly and deserved clemency. I couldn't disagree more." * Hickenlooper: "It should not be controversial to say people who attack American democracy should not receive taxpayer-funded payouts." Peters walked out of prison this morning, immediately continued to spread election lies Hickenlooper leads an amendment to b  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Hilton Launches Undergraduate by Hilton, Accelerating Lifestyle Portfolio Growth New upper midscale brand builds on the success of Graduate by Hilton, bringing college town hospitality to a broader range of markets * Undergraduate by Hilton is an upper-midscale hotel brand that expands Hilton's collegiate hospitality strategy into more college markets, building on and complementing   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins FOX News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS Funding * Washington -On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined FOX News Sunday on Fox News to discuss the latest in Iran, Reconciliation 2.0 and funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11436) on May 29, 2026, by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia. Here are excerpts: * * * Immigration-Related Crimes Through the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and other laws, Congress has established a comprehensive framework governing the admission, removal, and presence of people who are not citizens or nationals of the United States (aliens). These rul  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following statement: * * * League of Women Voters Statement on Delaney Hall Hunger Strike and Immigration Detention Conditions WASHINGTON and TRENTON, NJ -- The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of New Jersey today issued the following statement in response to a mass hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, NJ: "The unacceptable conditions at Delaney Ha  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following news release: * * * Malaysia: New Refugee Registration Scheme Must Protect Rights * (KUALA LUMPUR, June 1, 2026) - The Malaysian government should ensure its new refugee registration scheme protects refugees and asylum seekers from arrest, detention, forced returns, and prevent government misuse of refugee data, Fortify Rights said today. On June 1, 2026, Malaysia wil  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers posted the following news: * * * NACUBO On Your Side: May 19 - June 1 * As things move quickly in Washington, DC, NACUBO is your constant advocate in action. NACUBO On Your Side covers important legislative and agency activity NACUBO staff are tracking, research updates, what we're currently advocating for, and how you can take action. Here are the issues we are tracking this we  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ENDORSES THE DIGNITY ACT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Restaurant Association, the leading voice of America's restaurant and foodservice industry, has endorsed the Dignity Act (H.R.4393), adding the support of one of the nation's largest employer organizations to the growing momentum behind the legislation. Restaurants are a fundamental part of American culture   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Deluzio's Oversight at ICE Detention Center Reveals More Than 75% of People Detained in Moshannon Facility are "Low Security" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Deluzio (PA-17) is releasing new data that he learned during his oversight visit inside Pennsylvania's largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center last Thursday. On Thursday May 28th, Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * New UnidosUS Bipartisan Poll: Hispanic Voters in Northeast Battleground Districts Feeling Economically Strained, Concerned about their Safety and Ready to Vote -- With a Clear Message for Candidates * President Trump's Latino support continues to erode, with 28% of those who voted for him in 2024 saying they wouldn't today; 76% of Hispanic voters say they are "certain" or "almost certain" to vote  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following statement: * * * California Crash Course Check out No Labels' chart showing where each gubernatorial candidate comes down on the big issues affecting the state. * Next Tuesday, California holds its gubernatorial primary. The seat is open for the first time in eight years, but the field competing for the title of governor is unlike anything California has seen in a g  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Operation Checkmate results in 52 arrests, including 36 commercial truck drivers * Yuma, Ariz. -During the week of May 11-15, U.S. Border Patrol agents from Yuma Sector arrested 52 individuals during Operation Checkmate for being in the U.S. illegally, of which 36 were driving semi-trucks. Operation Checkmate enhances public safety through enforcement of immig  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Blasts FEMA for Ignoring Hurricane Season Readiness Request * After Missing Congressional Deadline, FEMA Faces Questions About Readiness Amid Staffing Cuts, Leadership Turmoil, and Diversion of Personnel to ICE WASHINGTON, DC - As hurricane season begins today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is demanding answers from  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace To Introduce Constitutional Amendment To End Birthright Citizenship For Children Of Illegal Immigrants * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 1, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced she will introduce a constitutional amendment tomorrow to slam shut one of the biggest loopholes in American immigration law: automatic citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to parents who are her  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Torres Visits Adelanto ICE Facility Following Reports of Hunger Strike and Unsafe Conditions * Washington D.C. - Today, Representative Norma Torres (CA-35), a longtime advocate for fair and humane conditions at ICE facilities, and for congressional oversight of immigration detention facilities, visited the Adelanto ICE Processing Center following reports that detainees have engaged in a hu  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers University-New Brunswick Earns National Recognition for Student Voter Engagement By Carla Cantor At Rutgers-New Brunswick, civic engagement thrives in daily campus life: students register peers at transit hubs and student centers, interns visit classrooms with deadline reminders, and voting updates circulate across social media feeds. The university's commitment to fostering civic learning and v  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Samuel Todd named associate vice president and vice provost for Global Affairs * The University of South Carolina has appointed Samuel Todd as associate vice president and vice provost. A respected scholar and experienced university leader, Todd brings extensive experience in global engagement, academic leadership and faculty affairs to the role. In this role, Todd will lead efforts relate  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release: * * * GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS BILL ALLOWING NEW YORKERS TO SUE FEDERAL AGENTS FOR VIOLATING THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS ALBANY, NY--This week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that includes new protections to hold federal agents accountable for violatin  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Secretary Marco Rubio: * * * Terrorist Designation of Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital Today, the U.S. Department of State is designating Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) and intends to designate both groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), effective June 5, 2026. CV and PCC are two of the most violent crimin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * This Immigrant Heritage Month, NPNA and Network Issues Declaration of Dreams and Vision of Transformation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This Immigrant Heritage Month, as the nation prepares to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), along with our membership of the largest immigrant and refugee rights organizations across th  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson co-hosts Latino Community Town Hall with Concilio of Yolo County and Winters Community Corazon * Woodland - On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04)'s co-hosted a Latino Community town hall alongside Concilio of Yolo County and Winters Community Corazon. This community event allowed residents in the Woodland area to meet him and ask questions about their top-of-mind issues, and it featured  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 28 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * USCIS Policy Memo Targeting Green Card Applicants is Latest Tool to Separate Families, Achieve Mass Deportation Agenda The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) condemns the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for, once again, misusing law and policy to serve the Trump administration's racist agenda and mass deportation scheme. On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * USCIS Screening and Vetting Efforts Lead to 18-month Sentencing of Illegal Alien in Fraud Case SAIPAN, CNMI--U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' robust screening and vetting uncovered an immigration fraud scheme that resulted in Venerando Aquino Martin, 56, an illegal alien from the Philippines, being sentenced to 18 months for visa fraud. Th  more