WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Biden Let Terror Suspects In. Mace Introduces Bill to Kick Them Out Stop Importing Terrorism Act would end DHS's power to waive terrorism bans and deport those let in under Biden (Washington, D.C., April 03, 2025) - In response to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granting nearly 7,000 exemptions to foreign nationals with potential terrorism-related inadmissibility in Fiscal Year 2024, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Bombshell Report Confirms Grassley Oversight of Biden-Harris Admin's Failure to Protect Migrant Children Nonpartisan watchdog found Biden-Harris administration lost track of hundreds-of-thousands of children, placed children with dangerous sponsors and restricted information sharing with law enforcement. WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Securit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-AZ Concerned That Revocation of ASU Students' Visas Part of Trump Admin Crackdown on Anti-Genocide Activism The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today condemned the reported revocation of the visas of eight international students at Arizona State University and expressed concern that the action is part of the Trump admini more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP at JFK Deem 194 Inadmissible to the United States The Monthly Numbers for Those Persons NOT Permitted Entrance into the United States JAMAICA, N.Y. -- U. S. Customs and Border Protection officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport removed 194 inadmissible aliens during the month of March, in addition to 135 inadmissible aliens that were removed i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 3, 2025: * * * Why Are Destroyers Deploying to the Southern Border? By Henry Ziemer On March 22, the USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, left Naval Base San Diego heading south towards the U.S.-Mexico border. A week prior, the USS Gravely also deployed to the Gulf of Mexico, together bringing an unprecedented concentration of naval assets to bear for b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Joins Impact with Jackie Nespral on NBC6 Miami WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) joined Jackie Nespral on NBC6's Impact with Jackie Nespral to discuss immigration, Venezuela, DOGE, Radio and TV Marti, and more. Click here (link is external) to watch the full interview. *** Original text here: https://mariodiazbalart more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez Statement on DHS Granting DOGE Access to Sensitive Naturalization and Immigration Data Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after reports (link is external) that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided DOGE and Elon Musk with access to sensitive individual information related to immigra more PR

NEW YORK, April 3 [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: * * * Court Hears Arguments on the Unconstitutional ICE Detention of Rumeysa Ozturk BOSTON -- Members of Rumeysa Ozturk's legal team argued today before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in Boston that Ms. Ozturk's chall more PR

LONG BEACH, California, April 3 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * CSU Creates Resource for Federal Updates A new CSU web page provides the latest resources and information on federal policy developments. During a time marked by significant changes to existing federal policies, the California State University is working diligently to assess the impacts to the institution and its students, employees and programs. To help its community members stay abreast more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has officially implemented employment authorization procedures for eligible Hong Kong residents covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). The move follows a January 15, 2025, memorandum by former President Joseph Biden that extended and expanded protection from removal for certain individuals from Hong Kong and directed that they be granted work authorizati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSmeet) -- The FBI has scheduled a virtual meeting for the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Council on May 8, 2025. Matters for discussion are expected to include: (1) Proposed Change to the Security and Management Control Outsourcing Standard for Non-Channeling. (2) Proposed Revision to the Next Generation Identification Noncriminal Justice Rap Back Service Outsourcing Policy Implementation Guide. (3) Proposed Changes to the Next Generation Identification  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 3, 2025 by Governor Lisa D. Cook: * * * Economic Outlook and Path of Policy Governor Lisa D. Cook At the 2025 McKay Lecture, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thank you, Dr. Ripoll. It is wonderful to be here at the University of Pittsburgh. I am honored to deliver the 2025 McKay Lecture in memory of Dr. Marion McKay, who led the economics department here for more than 30 years. I am especially  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 3, 2025 by Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson: * * * U.S. Economic Outlook and Central Bank Communications Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson At "Financial Intermediaries, Markets, and Monetary Policy," a conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Atlanta, Georgia Thank you, Dr. Tkac, for your kind words and for the opportunity to talk to this gr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following written testimony by Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, from a March 25, 2025, hearing entitled "Reforming FEMA: Bringing Common Sense Back to Federal Emergency Management": * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and other distinguished members of the Committee  more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Former Director of Pennsylvania Innocence Project Marissa Boyers Bluestine, Immigration Advocate Michele Pistone to Receive Honorary Degrees at Arcadia University 2025 Commencement By Emily Horowitz Arcadia University is proud to announce that it will award two honorary doctoral degrees at its 2025 Commencement ceremonies: Marissa Boyers Bluestine, assistant director of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Ad more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * High Ranking MS-13 Leader and Fugitive Wanted for Multiple Murders Found and Arrested in Long Island Last night, a high-ranking leader of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13, was arrested in New York for his alleged role in a conspiracy responsible for 11 murders. Joel Vargas-Escobar, also known as Momia, was indicted the District of Nevada and charged with racketeering conspi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Human smuggling coordinator sentenced following ICE Arizona, law enforcement partner investigation PHOENIX -- Greiby Melissa Barcelo-Velasquez was sentenced March 25 to 30 months in prison for her role in smuggling over 100 Colombians into the United States. The investigation, conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and B more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Houston deports 174 criminal aliens to Mexico in 2 weeks who account for 610 criminal convictions as a group HOUSTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston field office deported 174 criminal aliens, including 24 gang members, to Mexico between March 17 to March 28 who as a group account for 610 crimi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Rio Grande Valley, federal partner investigation results in a woman admitting to smuggling firearms into Mexico BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A Georgia woman entered a guilty plea April 1 to smuggling several firearms and magazines hidden in a vehicle's gas tank, following an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with assistanc more PR

BOISE, Idaho, April 4 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * Labrador Tells Court that Prisoners Have No Constitutional Right to Sex-Change Surgeries [BOISE] - Attorney General Raul Labrador leads a 24-state amicus brief with Attorney General Todd Rokita of Indiana, defending an executive order by President Trump setting new guidelines affecting federal inmates claiming to experience gender dysphoria. Federal and state authorities are operating wel more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Immigration Reform Law Institute issued the following news release: * * * Yes, the President Can Suspend Aliens from Entering the U.S. IRLI brief shows how plaintiff suit is non-justiciable The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) has filed a brief in the federal district court for the District of Columbia supporting President Trump's efforts to protect the country against invasion and suspend the entry of illegal aliens across the southern border. On January 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus Chairs on President Trump's Proposed Travel Ban Washington, D.C. - The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus--Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09)--released the following joint more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Lee, Horsford, Titus: Endangering American Lives Today, the Trump administration brought justice by capturing a violent illegal MS-13 ringleader in New York--a fugitive for nearly four years, linked to a string of brutal murders across Nevada and California: Out of touch Democrats like Susie Lee, Steven Horsford and Dina Titus have done everything in their power to weaken our immigration  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * MALDEF FILES CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT CHALLENGING DISCRIMINATORY POLICY OF GEORGIA CREDIT UNION A Latino civil rights organization is suing a Georgia credit union for unlawfully denying consideration for credit to recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other immigrants solely because of their status and not their ability to repay, according to papers filed more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, Whitehouse Condemn Firings of Immigration Judges Across the Country Letter Text (PDF) Washington (April 2, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), along with Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), today sent a letter to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Executive Office for Immigration Review Acting Dire more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds Record Low Border Crossings in March WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee -- released the following statement on March's record-low border crossings under the Trump administration. "Month after month, the Trump administration continues to prove that deterrence works. I've dealt with the border for mor more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Welch Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Dismantling of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Senators to Secretaries Rubio and Noem: "These actions undermine America's longstanding commitment to humanitarian protection and place thousands of vulnerable individuals--many of whom served alongside U.S. armed forces--at grave risk" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padil more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on April 3, 2025, honoring National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: * * * This month, we recognize National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month by ending the unfathomable human abuse committed under open borders policies. One of the leading causes of sexual violence over the last 4 years has been the invasion of illegal aliens at our southern border. In a treasonous act of betrayal against the Am more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Chu, Repro. Caucus, Dem. Women's Caucus Press RFK Jr. to Unfreeze Title X Funding, Restore Access to Critical Reproductive Care Members express outrage at Trump administration claims that Title X is frozen because it is DEI, stating "A federal program's ability to provide care to people from historically marginalized and underserved communities does not make it wrong or illegal" Text of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-CO, has introduced the Blocking Lawless Open Border Cities and States Act (BLOC Act), aimed at withholding federal funding from jurisdictions that do not notify the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) prior to the release of certain detained aliens. The proposed legislation was introduced on March 10, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The initiative responds to ongoing national debates regarding i more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-OH, has introduced the Stop the Cartels Act, aimed at enhancing intelligence collection on drug trafficking and human smuggling organizations across various foreign nations. The legislation seeks to bolster U.S. efforts in combating drug-related violence and cross-border human trafficking by providing updates to current intelligence strategies and enhancing cooperation with foreign governments. The Stop the Cartels Act is a direct response to the w more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-TX, has introduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act, aiming to ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees receive their salaries even during government shutdowns. The proposed legislation directly addresses concerns regarding the financial stability of frontline workers tasked with maintaining national security. As government shutdowns can often lead to financial uncertainty for federal employees, this bill is design more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-CA, has introduced the CLEAR Act of 2025, legislation designed to enhance federal, state, and local cooperation in enforcing U.S. immigration laws. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, bolster financial support for local law enforcement, and streamline the process of apprehending illegal aliens. The introduction of the CLEAR Act follows increasing concerns over immigration control and border security in the United States. Suppo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-TX, has introduced the Border Workforce Improvement Act to assess and enhance staffing levels for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the southern border. The bill aims to address staffing shortages and operational challenges faced by these agencies, responding to growing concerns about border security and management. The introduction of this bill follows increasing pressure on U.S. immigration systems more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-TX, has introduced the Protecting Military Assets Act aimed at enhancing national security by tightening immigration laws related to military property. The legislation proposes that anyone convicted of offenses related to trespassing on military or naval installations should be considered inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation. The rationale behind this bill stems from growing concerns over unauthorized access to sensitive military loc more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, has introduced the No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act, a legislative proposal aimed at denying tax-exempt status for bonds issued by jurisdictions that adopt sanctuary policies. The bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, specifically targeting regions that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The introduction of this bill is a response to ongoing concerns about the fiscal implications of sanctuary cities, which  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-TX, has introduced the Deportation Compliance Act, a legislative initiative aimed at withholding foreign assistance from countries that refuse or delay the repatriation of their citizens as outlined in U.S. immigration law. This bill was presented to the House on March 6, 2025, and has been referred to the Foreign Affairs Committee for further consideration. This bill responds to ongoing concerns regarding countries that do not comply with U.S. requests t more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Praises Law Enforcement for Apprehending Tren de Aragua Gang Members in Hays County, Texas April 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) released the statement below following yesterday's announcement (link is external) of local, state, and federal law enforcement arresting over 40 individuals with ties to Tren de Aragua in Hays County, located in Texas 21st C more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. David Taylor, R-OH, has introduced the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025, aimed at tightening immigration laws related to fraud against the U.S. government. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by explicitly classifying aliens convicted of defrauding the government or unlawfully receiving public benefits as inadmissible and deportable. This legislation responds to growing concerns over fraudulent activities that exploit social welfare systems an more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following floor remarks on April 2, 2025: * * * Mr. President, for the last 4 years, when Joe Biden was President, the American people knew that the southern border had been thrown wide open. So many of the television stories were done at the southern border. So what has happened now with the criminal cartels? The criminal cartels were watching closely. They knew that Joe Biden hadn't just thrown up the southern border, he had a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following floor remarks on April 2, 2025: * * * Mr. President, probably all my colleagues are very concerned that we have learned, over the last few months or couple years, that our Department of HHS is not tracking the 300,000 children--unaccompanied children--under our immigration laws. We don't know where they are. And if you are one of these Senators that is concerned about that, I would like to say, this morning, I want to d more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, has introduced the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act aimed at ensuring humane treatment for pregnant and postpartum women in immigration detention. The legislation seeks to eliminate the use of shackling during transport and labor, mandate the presumption of release for pregnant individuals, and enhance healthcare accessibility during their detention. The need for this bill arises from long-standing concerns regarding the treatment o more ST

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Since Start Of Term, AG Campbell Has Secured Over $4.5 Million In Back Wages And Penalties Within Construction Industry BOSTON -- Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that since taking office in January 2023, she has secured more than $4.5 million in restitution and penalties for wage theft and other workers rights' violations within the construction in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Here's a look at research generated by colleges and universities outside the U.S. * * * $10.8 Million for Deakin Health and Medical Research Aalto University: Lignin - A Sustainable Solution for Future Energy Storage Cardiff University: Good Mood Helps COVID-19 Vaccines Work Better COVID-19 Boosters Help Avoid Breakthrough Infections in Immunocompromized People, McGill-led Study Finds Curtin University: Study Finds Children Exiting the Youth Justice System at Risk E more ST

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Transnational Manager for Colombia's Clan del Golfo Drug Cartel Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy A Colombian national and lieutenant for Clan del Golfo (CDG) pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute large quantities of cocaine destined for the United States. According to court documents, Fabian Edilson Torres Caranton, also known as David and Cassius, 53, served more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that the interest rate for cash deposited to secure immigration bonds with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be 3 percent per annum for the second quarter of 2025. The rate is effective from April 1 through June 30, 2025, and reflects the maximum allowable under federal law governing immigration bond interest payments. Under 8 U.S.C. 1363(a), the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to set the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following alert on April 3, 2025: * * * USCIS Announces Employment Authorization Document Application Procedures for Certain Hong Kong Residents Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today posted a Federal Register notice for public inspection establishing procedures for certain Hong Kong residents covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DE more PR