| Immigration Newsletter for Thursday June 04, 2026 ( 58 items ) |
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ACLU, ACLU of Massachusetts, Brennan Center, and Partner Groups Press Challenge to Trump Mail-In Ballot Restrictions
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Federal Court Hears Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots
Voting rights groups say order is unlawful, warn of mass disenfranchisement
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A federal District Court heard arguments today in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's March 31 executive order concerning mail-in voting. Plaintiffs argue that the order violates the U.S. Constitution and
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ACLU, Brennan Center, Legal Defense Fund, and Civil Rights Groups Challenge Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-In Ballots in Federal Court
NEW YORK, June 3 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Federal Court Hears Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots
Voting rights groups say order is unlawful, warn of mass disenfranchisement
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BOSTON - A federal District Court heard arguments today in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's March 31 executive order concerning mail-in voting. Plaintiffs argue that the order violates t
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As Federal Immigration Authorities Escalate Tensions in Newark, NAN and Elected Leaders Draw a Clear Line: They Will Not Be Silenced
HARLEM, New York, June 3 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release:
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As Federal Immigration Authorities Escalate Tensions in Newark, NAN and Elected Leaders Draw a Clear Line: They Will Not Be Silenced
Newark, NJ (June 1, 2026) - As the Newark community continues to confront the ongoing crisis surrounding Delaney Hall, the National Action Network (NAN) remains fully committed to protecting the progress achieved through collective action, principled advocacy, and su
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As The Trump Administration Continues To Threaten DACA & Senate Republicans Push For Additional ICE, CBP Funding, Durbin Denounces The President's Cruel Mass Deportation Campaign
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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As The Trump Administration Continues To Threaten DACA & Senate Republicans Push For Additional ICE, CBP Funding, Durbin Denounces The President's Cruel Mass Deportation Campaign
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June 03, 2026
Durbin shared the story of Juan Chavez Velasco, a Dreamer and COVID-19 frontline worker, who was detained by ICE and swept up in the President's anti-immigrant campaign
WASHINGTON - In a speech on t
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At Hearing, Secretary Bessent Defends President Trump's Stock Trades, Dodges Warren's Push For Investigation On Potential Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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At Hearing, Secretary Bessent Defends President Trump's Stock Trades, Dodges Warren's Push For Investigation On Potential Insider Trading
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President Trump's recent ethics disclosures reveal more than 3,400 stock trades worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the first three months of 2026
Warren: "We need stronger anticorruption rules and conflict of interest rules in Washington for eve
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Census Bureau Issues Tip Sheet No. 11 - May 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 29, 2026:
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Upcoming
Online Product Calendar
The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information.
Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is loo
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CHAIRMAN ROGERS' REMARKS AT OVERSIGHT HEARING ON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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CHAIRMAN ROGERS' REMARKS AT OVERSIGHT HEARING ON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommitte on Commerce, Justice, Science, gave the following opening statement during an Oversight Hearing today with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche:
"I'd like to welcome our witness, the Honorable Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States, to
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Congressman Garcia, Members of Hispanic Caucus, Join Hispanic Federation to Oppose Additional ICE and CBP Funding, Demand Accountability for Enforcement Abuse
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Garcia, Members of Hispanic Caucus, Join Hispanic Federation to Oppose Additional ICE and CBP Funding, Demand Accountability for Enforcement Abuse
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) along Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and leaders from across the country affiliated with the Hispanic Federation held a press conference to demand protections for the c
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CRS Services to District & State Offices - Overview & Selected Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12696) by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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CRS Services to District and State Offices: Overview and Selected Resources
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves all congressional offices - those on Capitol Hill as well as those in a Member's home district or state office. This CRS resource guide is desi
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Denaturalization - Brief Overview of the Current Legal Framework Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11437) by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo:
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Denaturalization: A Brief Overview of the Current Legal Framework
Congress has established terms and conditions under which foreign-born persons may acquire citizenship through a process known as naturalization. In addition to providing a framework for the acquisition of citizenship for persons born abroad to U.S. cit
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Elfreth Leads Colleagues in Urging DHS to Reinstate Automatic Extension for Employment Authorization Documents
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Elfreth Leads Colleagues in Urging DHS to Reinstate Automatic Extension for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)
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WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) led 20 of her colleagues in urging Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin to immediately reinstate the Department's automatic extension for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
"We write to express ou
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Federal Court Hears Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Federal Court Hears Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots
BOSTON - A federal District Court heard arguments today in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's March 31 executive order concerning mail-in voting. Plaintiffs argue that the order violates the US Constitution and federal law and risks mass disenfranchisement of eligible voters.
The Constitution makes cl
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Federal Register: TSA Issues Information Collection Notice on PreCheck Application Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following information collection:
This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0059, abstracted below to OMB for review and approval of a revision of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The IC
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity expanded slightly, representing an improvement from the previous report. Despite high gas prices, consumer spending excluding autos edged up, and auto sales rose moderately. Manufacturing activity increased slightly, with one firm reporting historically high demand. Nonfinancial services firms reported an uptick in revenues, activity am
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Issues Beige Book on on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Eleventh District rose modestly over the reporting period. Growth resumed in the service sector and picked up pace in manufacturing and banking. Retail sales weakened, and energy activity ticked up. The real estate sector was mixed, with falling home sales but rising commercial activity. Employment was largely flat, and wage gro
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Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Director of Joint Task Force Vulcan ("JTFV"),
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Gov. Braun Signs FAIRNESS Act, Leads on Immigration Enforcement
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Signs FAIRNESS Act, Leads on Immigration Enforcement
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today built on his immigration enforcement efforts by ceremonially signing Senate Enrolled Act 76, the FAIRNESS Act, a new law that strengthens Indiana's cooperation with federal immigration authorities, holds employers accountable for hiring illegal aliens, and ensures no commu
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Governor Polis Takes Action on Bills
DENVER, Colorado, June 3 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Takes Action on Bills
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DENVER - Today Governor Polis signed the following bills into law.
* SB26-003 \- End-of-Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries, sponsored by Senators Katie Wallace and Lisa Cutter, and Representatives Kyle Brown and Rebekah Stewart Read the Governor's Signing Statement
* SB26-006 \- Parity for Non-Opioid Pain Management Drugs, sponsored by Sen
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Hardy in the Heartland--EIU Alum's Journey Leads to Pulitzer Prize
CHARLESTON, Illinois, June 3 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Hardy in the Heartland--EIU Alum's journey leads to Pulitzer Prize
Former Daily Eastern News journalist Cam'ron Hardy part of Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune series
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Eastern Illinois University alumnus Cam'ron Hardy's college journey began as a student journalist at The Daily Eastern News. Today, he is a contributing reporter on a Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune project, refle
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Hickenlooper Shreds Trump over Slush Fund for Tina Peters, Cost-of-living Emergency
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Shreds Trump over Slush Fund for Tina Peters, Cost-of-living Emergency
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Hickenlooper: "The president calls it the art of the deal... taxpayers pay in. His allies get payouts."
Hickenlooper plans to force a vote on his amendment to permanently stop Trump's slush fund payments
On Monday, he penned an op-ed for MS NOW about Tina Peters walking free
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sena
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Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: New Jersey Hunger Strikers Allege Abysmal Detention Conditions
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by senior researcher on immigrant rights Angelica Sedgwick Oun:
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New Jersey Hunger Strikers Allege Abysmal Detention Conditions
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Citing medical neglect, lack of sanitation, spoiled food, denial of bond, and coercion to sign legal documents that result in deportation, over 300 women and men detained at Delaney Hall, a New Jersey immigration detention facility run by the private, for-profit c
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ICE arrests Sudanese national with violent criminal history in Nashville
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
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ICE arrests Sudanese national with violent criminal history in Nashville
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations New Orleans officers arrested Gabriel Maror Ayuel, a criminal illegal alien from Sudan, in Nashville on May 5. Ayuel, 55, was convicted of first-degree attempted murder in Davidson County in 2003 and sentenced to 20 years in
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Opening Statement at First House Oversight Committee "Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses"
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Opening Statement at First House Oversight Committee "Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Lateefah Simon was recently appointed by House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA) as the top Democrat of the newly established so-called "Oversight Task Force on Defending Constitut
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ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump's Politically Directed Slush Fund, Prevent Future Weaponization of DOJ
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump's Politically Directed Slush Fund, Prevent Future Weaponization of DOJ
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Senators Schiff, Kelly, and Slotkin held a press conference to announce the legislation. The livestream can be viewed here.
Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich
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Illinois Institute of Technology: 'Help Those People' - Chicago-Kent Celebrates Public Interest at 19th Annual Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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'Help Those People': Chicago-Kent Celebrates Public Interest at 19th Annual Awards
According to the Law School Admission Council, a not-for-profit organization that is committed to promoting quality, access, and equity in law and education, 49 percent of 2024-25 LSAT takers were pursuing legal studies to help others. The organization also said that an additional 37 percent wante
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Texas's Regressive State Deportation Law, SB 4, is in Full Effect
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following statement on June 2, 2026:
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Texas's Regressive State Deportation Law, SB 4, is in Full Effect
(Austin, Texas)--Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals allowed Texas's racist and hateful S.B. 4 (2023) law, which had been largely blocked since its passage, to go into full effect. S.B. 4 is one of the most regressive and controversial pieces of legislation in the country, expanding Texas crim
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JOINT STATEMENT: DEMOCRATS SECURE RELEASE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM DELANEY HALL FACILITY
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JOINT STATEMENT: DEMOCRATS SECURE RELEASE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM DELANEY HALL FACILITY
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. LaMonica McIver, Rob Menendez and Josh Gottheimer released the following statement:
Yesterday, after months of advocacy, an 18-year-old high school senior finally returned to her Orange, New Jersey home after her months-long detainment at the Delaney H
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JOINT STATEMENT: Democrats Secure Release of High School Student from Delaney Hall Facility
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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JOINT STATEMENT: Democrats Secure Release of High School Student from Delaney Hall Facility
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. Rob Menendez, LaMonica McIver, and Josh Gottheimer released the following statement:
Yesterday, after months of advocacy, an 18-year-old high school senior finally returned to her Orange, New Jersey home after her months-long detainment at the Delaney
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Kennedy on DHS funding: "These men and women are running out of money"
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy on DHS funding: "These men and women are running out of money"
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Watch Kennedy's comments here.
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) urged his colleagues to get serious about funding the Department of Homeland Security before it runs out of money in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor.
Key excerpts of the speech are below:
"I want to talk about the issue, and the issue is this: Are we
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Mayor Mamdani Announces Commission on Government Efficiency to Make Government Work Better for New Yorkers
NEW YORK, May 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Announces Commission on Government Efficiency to Make Government Work Better for New Yorkers
* Commission will develop proposals to modernize City government, improve service delivery, and strengthen accountability to New Yorkers
* Robust public process will culminate in proposals on the November ballot
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced the appointment of the Commission on
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Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Members in Demanding Answers and Accountability For Inhumane Conditions and Systemic Medical Neglect at Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Members in Demanding Answers and Accountability For Inhumane Conditions and Systemic Medical Neglect at Delaney Hall
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The effort comes amid an active hunger strike by individuals held at Delaney Hall; the Members demand immediate release of vulnerable individuals and medical compliance while fighting for permanent closure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob
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NCYL Urges Ninth Circuit to Protect LGBTQ+ Students' Expression, Privacy, Safety, and Constitutional Rights
OAKLAND, California, June 4 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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NCYL Urges Ninth Circuit to Protect LGBTQ+ Students' Expression, Privacy, Safety, and Constitutional Rights
Amicus brief warns how lower court order undermines youth safety and family relationships and violates students' constitutional rights
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The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL), alongside 17 other leading national and statewide organizations with extensive experti
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NWLC Fact Sheet: Single Moms, Women of Color Disproportionately Harmed by SNAP Cuts
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release:
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NWLC Fact Sheet: Single Moms, Women of Color Disproportionately Harmed by SNAP Cuts
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A new fact sheet from the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) reveals that cuts to federal food assistance, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), are disproportionately harming women. An NWLC analysis of the most recent latest available SNAP data finds that women a
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Padilla Leads Colleagues in Opposing Education Secretary McMahon's Attacks on English Learners
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Leads Colleagues in Opposing Education Secretary McMahon's Attacks on English Learners
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Senators on the dissolution of the Office of English Language Acquisition: "Dissolving specialized infrastructure does not eliminate the Department's legal obligations to multilingual learners; it weakens the federal government's capacity to fulfill them."
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Cathe
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Austin Chamber & Central Texas Leaders
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Austin Chamber & Central Texas Leaders
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with the Austin Chamber of Commerce and Central Texas business, civic, and community leaders to give an update on the Secure America Act, which will fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through 2029, and discuss provisions in the Working F
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Ramirez to Mullin: "As I told your predecessor, I wouldn't get too comfortable in that seat because you will be held accountable."
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez to Mullin: "As I told your predecessor, I wouldn't get too comfortable in that seat because you will be held accountable."
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the first member of Congress to call for former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's resignation and impeachment, confronted DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Congresswoman Ramirez outlined how Mulli
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Randall, Casar, Norton Introduce Bill to Prevent FAFSA Data From Being Used for Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Randall, Casar, Norton Introduce Bill to Prevent FAFSA Data From Being Used for Immigration Enforcement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Greg Casar (D, TX-35), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D, D.C.) introduced the Protecting Student Privacy Act to prevent personally identifiable information submitted through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFS
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Reconciliation Should Be for Deficit Reduction
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget posted the following news release:
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Reconciliation Should Be for Deficit Reduction
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The Senate may soon vote on a reconciliation bill that would appropriate $70 billion for various immigration and Homeland Security agencies in place of ordinary appropriations. Although funding is intended to cover 3.5 years' worth of funding, the bill appropriates all the funds in Fiscal Ye
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Rep. Neguse Leads Colorado House Democrats in Introducing Immigration and Customs Enforcement Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Neguse Leads Colorado House Democrats in Introducing Immigration and Customs Enforcement Reforms
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The bills are House companions to legislation introduced by Senator Bennet as Republicans attempt to pour billions more into the agencies without any accountability measures.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse led the state's House Democratic delegation in introducing thr
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Reps. Foster, Ramirez Introduce Legislation to Protect Due Process Rights for Immigrants
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Foster, Ramirez Introduce Legislation to Protect Due Process Rights for Immigrants
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-IL) introduced the Know Your Rights Act. The legislation would directly address due process violations that occur in immigration detention facilities.
Each day, countless immigrants are placed into detention without full
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Republicans Will Fund ICE and Border Patrol Despite Democrat Obstruction
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Will Fund ICE and Border Patrol Despite Democrat Obstruction
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"The American people deserve to feel safe at home, safe in their communities. And we deserve to have a homeland that is secure. And that's why I am saying it is time to pass the Secure America Act."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today
spoke about how Republicans will fully fund Border Patr
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Rosen Leads Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Reverse Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Leads Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Reverse Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists
Senators Express Concerns Over Negative Impacts On International Tourism Into the U.S.
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U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in a letter demanding that S
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Scam Center Strike Force Announces Results of U.S. & Private Industry 'Disruption Week'
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Scam Center Strike Force Announces Results of U.S. & Private Industry 'Disruption Week'
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WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice, through U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, today announced the results of a first-of-its-kind event combining the focus of government entities and pri
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Senate Judiciary Committee Releases Updated Text of the Secure America Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Releases Updated Text of the Secure America Act
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WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee's title of the Secure America Act is funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029 to ensure Democrats' open border, defund-the-police agenda can no longer harm the American public. Click HERE for bill text.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Releases Updated Text of the Secure America Act
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Releases Updated Text of the Secure America Act
The Senate Judiciary Committee's title of the Secure America Act is funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029 to ensure Democrats' open border, defund-the-police agenda can no longer harm the
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Senator Schmitt Secures $350 Million Fund for Arresting Released Unlawful Aliens in Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Secures $350 Million Fund for Arresting Released Unlawful Aliens in Reconciliation Bill
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The Schmitt-Authored Provision Provides Needed Resources to ICE by Supporting the Arrest of Unlawful Illegal Aliens Released from Local Custody
U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement after securing an additional $350 million in the reconciliation
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Southern Connecticut State University: Dr. Sydney Nelloms - Offering Lessons in Empowerment Beyond Syllabus
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 3 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news:
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Dr. Sydney Nelloms: Offering Lessons in Empowerment Beyond A Syllabus
When Dr. Sydney Nelloms stands at the front of a classroom at Southern, the life's work she's offering students goes beyond a syllabus. It's also a lesson in empowerment.
"So many students tell me they've never had a Black professor or a queer professor, and I see myself in you," she said. "People don't realize how powe
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Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Violent Stabbing in Cattaraugus County Involving Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Violent Stabbing in Cattaraugus County Involving Illegal Immigrants
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Congressman Nick Langworthy released the following statement:
"The violent stabbing that took place in Cattaraugus County on May 29th involving illegal immigrants is a textbook example of why it's imperative that there is cooperation between local and federal law enforcement.
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The Case Against Jim Desmond
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Jim Desmond
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"Marni von Wilpert is a proven fighter for San Diego and the Inland Empire. From strengthening workers' rights to prosecuting price-gouging corporations and opioid manufacturers, she has taken on tough fights and won for working people again and again. Marni is exactly the kind of battle-tested leader Democrats need to take on Jim Desmond, who has dism
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Trump's Ballroom Billion Deleted from Immigration Bill
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Trump's Ballroom Billion Deleted from Immigration Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -In the face of huge public pushback, today Senate Republicans released new legislative language for Department of Homeland Security funding that deletes Trump's ballroom project. The previous bill proposed spending $1 billion in taxpayer funds on Trump's ballroom and related "East Wing Modernization Project."
"Trump's
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U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Endowment for the Arts to Showcase Freedom 250 City Art Posters
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news:
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U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Endowment for the Arts to Showcase Freedom 250 City Art Posters
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Long Beach, California - This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will unveil a collection of new artwork from the Freedom 250 City Art Poster Project at USCM's 94th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California.
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Senate Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Senate Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations Hearing
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Reviews President's FY27 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations, yesterday led a hearing reviewing the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for the Department of
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USCIS Reveals Rampant Fraud Among Juvenile Immigrant Claims
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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USCIS Reveals Rampant Fraud Among Juvenile Immigrant Claims
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From Fiscal Year 2013 through 2025, nearly 19,000 Special Immigrant Juvenile petitioners had criminal arrest records
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after DHS General Counsel James Percival asked state court judges to take greater steps to combat rampant fraud
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Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Require DHS to Report Serious Injuries & Deaths Caused by Federal Agents
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Require DHS to Report Serious Injuries & Deaths Caused by Federal Agents
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Accountability Act of 2026 today, requiring DHS to notify Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death invo
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Warren, Lawmakers Slam White House After Reports of "Egregious Corruption" Involving Lucrative Pentagon Loan Gifted to Trump Jr.-Tied Company
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Lawmakers Slam White House After Reports of "Egregious Corruption" Involving Lucrative Pentagon Loan Gifted to Trump Jr.-Tied Company
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New reporting revealed White House interfered to secure DoD loan for Trump Jr.-linked Vulcan Elements
"If this report is accurate, it reveals a staggering level of corruption and influence peddling that... enrich(ed) the President's son at the exp
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World Relief Authors Release New Edition of Seeking Refuge: The Human Face of the Global Refuge Crisis
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- World Relief issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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World Relief Authors Release New Edition of Seeking Refuge: The Human Face of the Global Refuge Crisis
Number of people forced to flee their homes doubled since first edition
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Today, current and former World Relief staff Matthew Soerens, Stephan Bauman and Dr. Issam Smeir bring clarity to the church on a complex and emotionally charged topic in the release of a new edition of Seeking Refuge
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Young Touts Progress at U.S. Southern Border
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Touts Progress at U.S. Southern Border
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**Click here or above to watch Senator Young's floor speech.**
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about how tough border security policies put in place by President Trump and new resources provided by Congress to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking are working.
To watch Young's full floor speech, click here.
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Youth-Led Book on Social Media and Mental Health Highlights a Complex Mix of Harms and Supports
NEW YORK, June 2 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Youth-Led Book on Social Media and Mental Health Highlights a Complex Mix of Harms and Supports
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A new book titled SocialsVoice shines a light on the relationship between social media content and mental health from the perspective of Latino youth-a group that engages with social media across multiple languages and cultural perspectives. Through concrete examples, the book presents a comp
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