NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Tennessee Immigration Law * The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a class action lawsuit in federal court challenging Section 1 of HB1704, which makes it a Class A misdemeanor for noncitizens to remain in Tennessee within 90 days of a final removal order, according to NewsChannel 5 Nashville. The law would go into effec  more

NEW YORK, June 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Statement on Senate Vote to Add $70 Billion to ICE and Border Patrol's Bloated Budget * WASHINGTON - The Senate passed a reconciliation bill today that would provide an additional $70 billion in taxpayer funds for Immigration and Cus  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary by Fiscal Policy Director Jordan Haring: * * * The Senate's $70-billion Reconciliation Package: What's In, What's Out Executive Summary * The Senate has passed a nearly $70-billion reconciliation package centered on immigration enforcement agencies, specifically Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. * The original $72-billion package was revised to remove or rewrite certain provi  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Amodei, Cole at FY27 Homeland Security Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei (R-NV), in prepared remarks, said, "In terms of the details in this bill, it ta  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Forces Vote to Redirect $14 Billion in Excessive ICE Funding Towards Lowering Childcare Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced the Senate to vote to redirect billions in federal funding from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to instead invest in lowering the cost of childcare for American families. Senate Republicans voted down the measure. As the Sen  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Statement on Senate Passage of theSecure America Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today issued the following statement upon passage of the Secure America Act. "Senate Republicans know that the first duty of government is to prioritize the safety of the American people. Today, we honored that commitment by passing the Secure America Act.   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Statement on Senate Passage of Secure America Act * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Secure America Act to supercharge the immigration enforcement missions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) through the end of President Trump's second term:   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Warren Demand Information On Alarming Whistleblower Disclosure Detailing Trump Administration Plot to "Kill Off" 2.7 Million People in Social Security Database * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to three former Department of Government Efficien  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Introduces Amendment to Restore Immigration Detention Oversight and Hold Private Contractors Accountable * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced an amendment to reestablish the Office of Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO) and strengthen accountability measures for private immigration detention contractors, as Newark off  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Votes to Fully Fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting to approve the Secure America Act that funds Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the next three years: "Funding the vital mission to defend our communities and country fro  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * CAIR Reiterates Demand for Release of Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention Following Reports of Medical Neglect The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today reiterated its call for the immediate release of Milwaukee Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in March, after reports indicate that his medic  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * CAIR Welcomes Federal Court Ruling Striking Down Trump Admin's Asylum Freeze on 39 Countries The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a federal court ruling striking down a Trump administration policy that effectively froze asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship application  more

CAMARILLO, California, June 6 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Luis A. Sanchez appointed Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Luis A. Sanchez has been appointed as the next Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences at Cal State Channel Islands, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Luis A. Sanchez has served with distinction as the Acting/Interim Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences since Summer   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Votes to Fund ICE and CBP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC), released the below statement following the passage of the Secure America Act, legislation that will fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the entirety of the Trump a  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Justice Applaud White House Coal Announcement, Investment into West Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) applauded President Trump's announcement of significant investments into America's ability to export and generate reliable power through coal, including a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to establish  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * Colorado repeals e-filing requirement that attorneys pledge not to assist federal immigration enforcement * DENVER, June 5, 2026 - After a public outcry, Colorado has repealed the state's recently imposed requirement that private attorneys seeking to access the state's court system pledge under penalty of perjury not to assist federal immigration enforcement. O  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Approves FY27 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27. Transportation, Housing and Urban   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Slams Gov. Sherrill's Plan to Spend $20.2 Million Defending Illegal Immigrants While New Jersey Families Struggle * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement condemning Governor Sherrill's decision to increase funding for New Jersey's Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative by an additional $12 million, bringing the total taxpayer  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Senate Passage of Secure America Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Secure America Act to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) through the end of President Trump's second term: "Democrats have proven they will stop at nothing to completely obstruct Pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Votes Against Partisan Bill to Give a Blank Check to ICE and Border Patrol * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after her vote against Republicans' bill to provide $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, without any meaningful reforms fo  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Votes to Fund Law Enforcement, Strengthen Border Security Through President's Term * Washington, D.C. \-U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo issued the following statement after voting in favor of passage of the Secure America Act, legislation to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol through 2029: "Immigration enforcement is a critical component of our nati  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news: * * * CRC News: A month in the busy life of InfluenceWatch The Capital Research Center launched InfluenceWatch in 2017 "after identifying a need for more fact-based, accurate descriptions of the various influencers of public policy issues." - A May 29 official committee staff memo written for the members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary, cited InfluenceWatch as evidence for its findi  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Democracy Forward and UnidosUS Launch National Initiative to Advance Accountability Claims Against Federal Misconduct New Initiative Will Build National Infrastructure, Legal Resources, and Attorney Networks to Pursue Accountability for Federal Misconduct   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Civil Servants Sue Justice Department Over Unlawful Policy Denying Telework Accommodations to Workers with Disabilities Class Action Challenges Executive Office for Immigration Review's Blanket Denial of Telework as a Reasonable Accommodatio - Alexandri  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Federal Court Vacates Trump-Vance Administration Policies Targeting Immigrants Based on Country of Origin Providence, R.I. - In a victory for immigrant communities and the rule of law, a federal court today vacated and declared unlawful a series of Trump-V  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Voting Marathon To Greenlight Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign, Senate Republicans Reject Durbin's Amendment To Protect DACA Recipients * June 05, 2026 WASHINGTON - As Senate Republicans attempt to jam through nearly $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to support the President's cruel mass deportation campaign, U  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * During Voting Marathon To Greenlight Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign, Senate Republicans Reject Durbin's Amendment To Protect DACA Recipients As Senate Republicans attempt to jam through nearly $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to support the President's   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is issuing this statement to remind creditors of their obligations under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) as implemented by Regulation Z, and consistent with Executive Order 14406, titled "Restoring Integrity to America's Financial System." SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Ability To Repay Determinations The Truth in Lending Act [1] and its implementing Regulation Z [2] require creditors to assess consumers'  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following information collection: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment. * Title of Information Collection: Applica  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following information collection: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 6 -- 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 on June 5, 2026: * * * 'Theocrat' Indiana Lt. Gov. calls Islam a 'demonic death cult' The FFRF Action Fund names Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith as its "Theocrat of the Week" for his violent anti-Muslim rhetoric. Beckwith professed tha  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * FinCEN Asks Financial Institutions to Detect and Report Illicit Activity Related to Illegal Aliens Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an Advisory urging financial institutions to be vigilant against risks presented by the unlawful employment of illegal aliens. "President Trump has done more than anyone in history to secure our nati  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 5, 2026: * * * Delaware's Privacy Law is About to Expand: 6 Steps Employers and Businesses Should Take to Prepare Just over a year after Delaware's privacy law took effect, state lawmakers are close to expanding its reach by passing a bill that could soon cover more businesses, narrow a key exemption, and expand the definition of sensitive data. Most notably for employers, the pending legislation woul  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Statement on the Secure America Act * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released the following statement regarding the Senate's consideration of the Secure America Act : "Today, the Senate is voting on the Secure America Act. This is a bill to fund federal law enforcement officers and border security. There is no funding for the Department of Justice in this bill outside of enf  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Votes to Fund Federal Law Enforcement and Border Security * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a statement following Senate Republicans' passage of the Secure America Act by a vote of 52-47. The Secure America Act pays federal law enforcement officers, secures the border and protects American communities from violent criminals, illicit drugs and contraband. Grassley helped   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Grassley Votes to Fund Federal Law Enforcement and Border Security Senate Republicans pass the Secure America Act while Democrats cling to open border, defund-the-police policies - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a statement following Senate Republicans' passage of the Secure America Act by a vote of 52-47. The Secure America Act pa  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Fights Republicans' Efforts to Fund ICE's Lawlessness & Protect Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund for Cop-Beating Insurrectionists * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) stood up for New Mexico families by voting against Senate Republicans' budget bill that fails to address the skyrocketing price of gas, groceries, and everyday essentials -while giving away $70 billion in t  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Bashes MAGA Republicans for Blocking Amendment to End Trump's Slush Fund for Tina Peters * Hickenlooper plans to vote NO on ICE funding bill Submits additional amendments to redirect funding from ICE to protect Coloradans from wildfires, the increasing prices caused by the war with Iran, Trump's tariffs WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following s  more

NEW YORK, June 3 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Mobilizes More than 150 Latino Leaders to Demand Protections for Communities Amid Reconciliation Debate Participants met with Congressional offices this week to call on them to vote no on the current reconciliation package -   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the U.S. Department of State's fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * "Secretary Rubio, thank you for being here today. "Eighteen months ago, you inherited the most powerful diplomatic institution in the world, built on three pillars that have defined American leadership since World War II: diplo  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * ICE Denies Efforts from Bell, Deports Constituent * St. Louis, MO - Today, despite efforts from Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.), his constituent, Boanerges Flores-Bravo, was deported to Nicaragua. OFFICIAL STATEMENT: "The more I think about my visit to help Mr. Flores-Bravo in the Louisiana detention center, the more disgusted I get with Donald Trump and ICE. This is a hard-working man who fol  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Following Overnight Vote-a-Rama, Lankford Votes for Secure America Act * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Senate Republican Conference Vice Chair and member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), voted in favor of the budget reconciliation legislation that fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien admits to exploiting fraudulent U.S. citizenship to access restricted offshore oil platforms * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 52-year-old Mexican national unlawfully residing in the United States in Brownsville has pleaded guilty to using a stolen identity to fraudulently obtain an official permit to access offshore oil platforms, announced Acting U.S. A  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Demands FISA Reforms to Protect Americans from Illegal Government Surveillance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott released a statement this morning after he voted against an extension of FISA that did not include reforms and fell short of protecting Americans' Fourth Amendment rights. Senator Rick Scott said, "I've said it before and I'll say it again: an  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 5, 2026, by senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and associate Colleen O. Munoz: * * * Oregon Expands Protections for Immigration Status in the Workplace Oregon House Bill 4111, effective June 5, 2026, reflects Oregon's continued shift toward protecting immigrant workers by limiting how a change in immigration status can be used in the workplace and how undocumented status can be used in litigation, whi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - June 5, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin NLRB Chair Murphy and General Counsel Carey Testify at  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley: Republicans Vote to Ignore Working Americans and Cater to Trump's Demands * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement after Senate Republicans voted to pass their funding bill that will give Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) nearly $70 billion. This bill provi  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Merkley: Republicans Vote to Ignore Working Americans and Cater to Trump's Demands U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement after Senate Republicans voted to pass their funding bill that will give Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CB  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators posted the following news release: * * * NASFAA Endorses Protecting Student Privacy Act House Democrats on Wednesday unveiled legislation that would prohibit personally identifiable information collected by the FAFSA from being used for immigration enforcement. The Protecting Student Privacy Act, introduced by Rep. Emily Randall (D-Wash.) and sponsored by Reps. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Eleanor Holmes Nort  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Trump's Attempted Federal Takeover in Los Angeles Rep. Jimmy Gomez Conducts Oversight Visit at ICE Detention Facility * LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) conducted an unannounced oversight visit at the B-18 federal detention facility in Los Angeles, marking one year since President Trump deployed federal forces to Los Angeles and dramatically escalated immigrati  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Rails Against Republican Reconciliation Bill, Pushes Amendment for DHS Enforcement Reforms * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee and a member of the Senate Budget Committee, condemned Republicans' partisan bill to provide Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (C  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Offers Affordable Housing Amendment to Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a leading member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, introduced an affordable housing amendment to Republicans' partisan reconciliation bill. Despite the fact that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol operations are already funded well  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Angie Craig Statement on Release of Constituent Suffering from Ovarian Cyst from ICE Custody * Andrea Pedro-Francisco has been held in El Paso, where Rep. Craig visited her last month WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on the release of her constituent Andrea Pedro-Francisco from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in El Paso  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, with 21 co-signers issued the following leter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 1, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: We write to express our concern about the termination of automatic extensions for Employment Authorizatio  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Slams Senate Republicans for Passing $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Slush Fund * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement in response to Senate passage of Republican immigration enforcement bill: "In the dead of night, Senate Republicans advanced a bill that would hand Donald Trump another $70 billion to expand his mass deportation agenda and su  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 26, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 300 7th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20528 * The Honorable David Venurella Senior Official Performing the Duties of Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube and Sen. Cotton Introduce No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) have introduced the No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act, legislation to revoke visas from close family members of terrorists and close loopholes to prevent them from obtaining visas in the future. "Terrorists and their families  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates Reopening of Allegheny YMCA Following $1 Million Federal Investment She Secured for ADA Accessibility and Community Improvements * PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 5, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) celebrated the official ribbon cutting and reopening of the historic Allegheny YMCA on Pittsburgh's North Side, following a major renovation supported by $1 million in   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Republican 2027 Homeland Security Funding Bill Falls Short, Fails to Protect Our Communities During today's House Appropriations Subcommittee markup of the 2027 Homeland Security funding bill, House Democrats highlighted how the bill fails to include protections against abuse that Democrats and the American people have been d  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Block Cortez Masto Amendment to Redirect $31 Billion in Excessive ICE Funding to Local Law Enforcement * ***VIDEO AVAILABLE FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Washington, D.C. - Tonight, during debate on the Republican funding bill that will hand another $70 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement After Bill to Fund Border Patrol and ICE Passes Senate * U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after the Senate passed legislation to fund U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) : "This effort has always been about protecting Americans and strengthening our national security. The initial bill only included funding  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, June 5 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Alumni Return in Record Numbers for Alumni and Reunion Hawk Weekend * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University welcomed hundreds of alumni and their families back to Bristol for what the university community described as a successful Alumni & Reunion Hawk Weekend. From May 29-31, alumni and guests enjoyed reunion celebrations, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt-Authored Fund to Arrest, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens Passes U.S. Senate * $350 Million Fund Provides ICE the Resources Needed to Arrest Illegal Aliens Released from Local Custody in Sanctuary Cities U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement after the Senate passed his provision to give U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) an addition  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS VOTES NO ON AN ADDITIONAL $70 BILLION TO ICE Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) voted early this morning to prevent investing more than $70 billion more in taxpayer funds for ICE and Border Patrol. She released the following statement: "As gas prices spike, the cost of groceries continues to rise, and millions of Americans lose access to their health care, Republicans ha  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Husted votes to fund federal law enforcement Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the Secure America Act, a reconciliation bill to fund certain federal law enforcement agencies. "Under the Biden administration, millions of criminal illegal immigrants flooded our borders and entered our country completely unchecked. Ohioans expect their gove  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter to the Administration for Children & Families: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 Alex J. Adams Assistant Secretary for Family Support Administration for Children & Families 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Assistant Secretary Adams, I am concerned about the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) oversight of unaccompanied c  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes the Secure America Act * Legislation Funds ICE and CBP, Bolsters Law Enforcement and Homeland Security ***Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fulfilling their promise to secure the border and prioritize the safety and security of Americans, the U.S. Senate passed the Secure America Act, funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Senator Coons statement on vote on reconciliation bill to fund Trump's mass deportation agenda U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the Republican reconciliation bill that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol. The Senate also voted, 54-45, to reject an amendment Senator Coons offere  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Votes to Pass the Secure America Act Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following Senate Republicans' successful passage of the Secure America Act - funding for US Customs and Border Protection and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "If your house doesn't have a secure front door, you don't really have a house. The exact same goes for our country. F  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Statement on Republican Passage of Billions More for ICE * Contact: Markey_Press@markey.senate.gov, 202-224-2742 Senate budget reconciliation bill that passed in the dead of night added $70 billion more for ICE, CBP, while doing nothing to lower costs for the American people Boston (June 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) released the following statement after R  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Statement on Senate Passage of Reconciliation 2.0 * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Secure America Act to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the remainder of President Trump's term: "Your family is safer today because of President Tr  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide With 143 Attorneys and 54 Practices Ranked * Taft continues to earn recognition from Chambers USA for its exceptional performance across the legal industry. This year, the firm achieved 143 attorney rankings and 54 practice rankings, reflecting the depth and breadth of its capabilities. Notably, 27 Taft attorneys received Band 1 individual r  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 5 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Bernard Perlmutter explores state intervention and refugee advocacy in two new publications * University of Miami School of Law Professor Bernard Perlmutter, co-director of the Children and Youth Law Clinic and director of Law Clinics, examines urgent human rights issues in two new publications--one on state intervention in immigrant family life and another on barriers facing u  more

NEW YORK, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * Vera Institute of Justice Celebrates the Passage of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Relief in New York State * On June 4th, the New York State Legislature passed S.8944/A.10024, which removes certain statutory minimum sentence  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Hernan Bucheli named interim leader for VCU Global Education Office Hernan Bucheli, Ed.D., has been named interim leader for the VCU Global Education Office, effective June 19. In addition to the interim role, Bucheli will continue to serve as vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success. "As VCU's international footprint continues to grow, strategically aligning our enr  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine Slam Partisan Spending Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), both members of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans passed a partisan megabill that abandons the regular-order funding process and provides $70 billion in taxpayer funds for the Trump-Vance Administration's draconian immigratio  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Van Hollen & Alsobrooks Raise Concerns Over Blanket Pause on Immigration Decisions Based on National Origin * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD) raised concerns over the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) blanket pause on the adjudication of immigration applications for fo  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal Press SSA Commissioner, Former DOGE Staffers on Alarming Whistleblower Disclosure Detailing Trump Admin Plot to "Kill Off" Millions in Social Security Database * Lawmakers seek answers from former DOGE personnel about efforts to mark as dead millions of individuals in Social Security records as part of the Trump immigration enforcement agenda Text of Letter to Bisignano  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Votes Against Blank Check to Fund ICE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Early this morning, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) voted against Republicans' budget reconciliation package, which funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without any commonsense and necessary reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Senator Welch proposed several amendment  more