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Immigration Policy Newsletter for 2025-04-16 ( 55 items )  
200+ HOUSE DEMOCRATS FILE AMICUS BRIEF AGAINST UNCONSTITUTIONAL TRUMP BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP EXECUTIVE ORDER (10)
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 200+ HOUSE DEMOCRATS FILE AMICUS BRIEF AGAINST UNCONSTITUTIONAL TRUMP BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP EXECUTIVE ORDER Washington, D.C. -- Today, House Democrats continued their efforts to push back against President Donald Trump's unlawful executive directives by filing an amicus brief in defense of the essential constitutional principle of birthright  more PR

200+ House Democrats File Amicus Brief Against Unconstitutional Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order (10)
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 200+ House Democrats File Amicus Brief Against Unconstitutional Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order (WASHINGTON) -- Today, House Democrats continued their efforts to push back against President Donald Trump's unlawful executive directives by filing an amicus brief in defense of the essential constitutional principle of birth more PR

Aging Workforce, Rising Demand Signal Growing Labor Shortage Risks in BPC Report (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) issued a report titled "Bridging the Gap: Meeting Workforce Needs Over the Next Decade" in April 2025, highlighting the increasing risks of labor shortages across various sectors in the United States over the next ten years. The report, authored by Jack Malde and Theresa Cardinal Brown, pinpoints areas most vulnerable to these shortages and discusses potential federal policy interventions. The report utilizes the Labor Shortage Risk Ind more PR

Approximately 3,500 children have died in the central Mediterranean over the past 10 years (10)
NEW YORK, April 15 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) posted the following news release: * * * Approximately 3,500 children have died in the central Mediterranean over the past 10 years GENEVA/NEW YORK, 15 April 2025 - Approximately 3,500 children have died or disappeared attempting to cross the Central Mediterranean migration route to Italy over the past 10 years, according to the latest estimates from UNICEF. This is the equivalent of one child losing their l more PR

BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Changes to the BC Provincial Nominee Program (10)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15 -- The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Changes to the BC Provincial Nominee Program In response to changes announced today by the Government of British Columbia to the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: "Despite knowing that the allocation for this year's BC PNP nominees w more PR

Booker, Hirono, Castro, Jayapal Lead 117 Democrats in Opposing HHS Proposed Rule to Take ACA Eligibility Away from DACA Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Booker, Hirono, Castro, Jayapal Lead 117 Democrats in Opposing HHS Proposed Rule to Take ACA Eligibility Away from DACA Recipients WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), along with U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), led 117 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Sec more PR

CAIR OP-ED: How Trump squandered his chance to win over Muslim & Arab Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR OP-ED: How Trump squandered his chance to win over Muslim & Arab Americans President Trump still has time to change course. Although he cannot bring back the untold number of Palestinians and Yemenis who have been slaughtered with US weapons over the past month, he can once again force an end to the genocide, stop bombing Yemen, complete negotiations over Ir more PR

CAIR-DFW, Civil Rights Partners to Speak Out Against Unconstitutional Targeting of Anti-Genocide Students (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-DFW, Civil Rights Partners to Speak Out Against Unconstitutional Targeting of Anti-Genocide Students Today, the Dallas/Ft. Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization plans to join Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other civil rights organization groups an more PR

CAIR-MI Files Civil Rights Complaint Against WSU Police for Systemic Profiling of Muslim, Arab Students Over Anti-Genocide Protests (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Files Civil Rights Complaint Against WSU Police for Systemic Profiling of Muslim, Arab Students Over Anti-Genocide Protests The Michigan chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today filed a civil rights complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Righ more PR

CBP announces Global Entry partnership with El Salvador (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP announces Global Entry partnership with El Salvador WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that El Salvador is now an official Global Entry partner country, marking a significant step in strengthening travel and security collaboration between the two nations, and making El Salvador one of 20 partner countries whose citizens  more PR

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Trump and DOGE Claim Power to Falsely List Living Persons as Dead in Social Security Records (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research: * * * Trump and DOGE Claim Power to Falsely List Living Persons as Dead in Social Security Records By Devin O'Connor and Sam Berger The Trump Administration has made a shocking claim: that it can declare living people dead to cut off their access to government benefits and the broader U.S. financial system. According to reporting from the New York Times, the Social Security Administration (SSA), more PR

Chairman Comer Expands Investigation of Sanctuary Jurisdictions, Invites Sanctuary Governors to Testify (10)
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Comer Expands Investigation of Sanctuary Jurisdictions, Invites Sanctuary Governors to Testify WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today expanded the committee's investigation of sanctuary jurisdictions that provide sanctuaries for criminal, illegal aliens by defying fede more PR

Congressman Begich Highlights First 100 Days in Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Begich Highlights First 100 Days in Congress WASHINGTON--April 13, 2025 - In his first 100 days in office, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) has delivered for Alaska and brought innovative thinking and leadership to the halls of Congress. With legislative achievements, strategic committee roles, and extensive travel across the state, Congressman Begich is not wasting a moment in se more PR

Congressman Jake Ellzey Applauds House Passage of the SAVE Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jake Ellzey Applauds House Passage of the SAVE Act Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, the House passed the Security and Verification Enforcement (SAVE) Act. This legislation takes a critical step in enhancing border security and improving immigration enforcement across the country. "As an original co-sponsor of the SAVE Act, I'm proud to see it pass the House," said Congress more PR

Congressman Robert Garcia and Congressman Maxwell Frost Demand Oversight CODEL Travel to El Salvadorian Prison Holding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia and Congressman Maxwell Frost Demand Oversight CODEL Travel to El Salvadorian Prison Holding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) sent a letter to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer requesting authorization for a Congressional Member Delegation (CODEL) more PR

Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Attempted Unauthorized Entry by Homeland Security Agents at Los Angeles Elementary Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Attempted Unauthorized Entry by Homeland Security Agents at Los Angeles Elementary Schools Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after unauthorized Homeland Security agents attempted to enter two Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools without a warrant. "We should all be deeply angered  more PR

Democrats Demand Unredacted DHS-IRS Agreement Targeting Taxpayer Data (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Democrats demand unredacted DHS-IRS agreement targeting taxpayer data WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), and 43 of their House colleagues today demanded the Trump administration provide an unredacted copy of the memorandum of understanding allowing taxpayer data to be used more PR

EPI Resource Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * New EPI resource answers frequently asked questions about immigration A new EPI FAQ provides essential facts and short answers to many of the most important questions on immigration and the economy while addressing misconceptions and misinformation about the immigration system. The first three sections--published today--cover immigrants and their role in the economy, unauthorized immigrants, and imm more PR

European Commission Executive VP Virkkunen Issues Remarks on AI Continent Action Plan (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 9 -- The European Commission issued the following remarks by Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen on the AI Continent Action Plan: * * * Today the College adopted the AI Continent Action Plan. I firmly believe that the EU is uniquely positioned to become an AI Continent. First and foremost, we have an unparalleled pool of top talents: our universities and research institutions are among the best in the world. It is not said enough, but we have today 30% more AI r more PR

Gambian Man Convicted on Torture Charges (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Gambian Man Convicted on Torture Charges A Colorado jury convicted a Gambian national, Michael Sang Correa, on torture charges for his participation in the torture of numerous victims in The Gambia in 2006, including through beating and flesh burning, because of the victims' purported involvement in a plot against The Gambia's then-President, Yahya Jammeh. "Michael Sang Correa tried to evade respo more PR

Governor Newsom and Visit California launch international tourism campaign welcoming Canadians to experience the warmth and love of the Golden State (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, April 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom and Visit California launch international tourism campaign welcoming Canadians to experience the warmth and love of the Golden State SACRAMENTO - In response to recent declines in tourism created by President Trump's policies, Governor Newsom and Visit California today announced the state will be launching a new international campaign to help maintain the strong touris more PR

Hincapie wrestles with future of U.S. immigration policy in 2025 Nixon Lecture (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Hincapie wrestles with future of U.S. immigration policy in 2025 Nixon Lecture The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy welcomed Marielena Hincapie, John W. Nixon Public Policy fellow at the Brooks School, to Willard Straight Hall on Cornell's Ithaca campus on Monday, April 7, for the 2025 Nixon Lecture "From Crisis to Renewal: Immigration, Inclusion, and the Next 250 Years." Hincapie's remarks connec more PR

Hope College: Book Chronicles Untold History of Dutch American Midwives (10)
HOLLAND, Michigan, April 16 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Book Chronicles Untold History of Dutch American Midwives The latest book published by the Van Raalte Press of the A. C. Van Raalte Institute at Hope College, "Present, but Not Counted: Dutch-Immigrant and Second Generation Midwives Working in Dutch Colonies in the United States, 1840-1940," spotlights a group of women that author Janet Sjaarda Sheeres discovered were rendered all but invisible by their times even as more PR

Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Administration's Attempt to Revoke Legal Status of Hundreds of Thousands; Grants Class Certification (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Human Rights First issued the following news on April 14, 2025: * * * Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Administration's Attempt to Revoke Legal Status of Hundreds of Thousands; Grants Class Certification Judge's ruling covers people who came through "CHNV" humanitarian parole processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans BOSTON--A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled against the Trump administration today, halting its attempt to revoke the legal status and more PR

Kaine & Warner Demand Answers from Departments of State and Homeland Security on Sudden and Unexplained Revocations of Virginia Students' Visas (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Warner Demand Answers from Departments of State and Homeland Security on Sudden and Unexplained Revocations of Virginia Students' Visas WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem demanding i more PR

Leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana and Atlanta-Based Money Launderer Indicted (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana and Atlanta-Based Money Launderer Indicted Siblings Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga -- also known as El Pez, Pescado, and Mojarra -- and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga -- also known as El Fresa, El Feyo, and La Fruta -- both of Guerrero, Mexico, and co-leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM) drug cartel, were charged by a federal grand jury seated in the No more PR

Luther College offers activities to complement sold-out Rick Steves' 'Travel with a Norwegian Sensibility' event on April 27 (10)
DECORAH, Iowa, April 15 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College offers activities to complement sold-out Rick Steves' 'Travel with a Norwegian Sensibility' event on April 27 # Luther College invites community members to attend special activities planned on Sunday, April 27, to complement the sold-out "Travel with a Norwegian Sensibility" lecture by best-selling guidebook author Rick Steves. You do not need to be a ticket holder to participate in these additional a more PR

McGovern Demanding Answers From Departments of State and Homeland Security on Revoked Student Visas (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * McGovern Demanding Answers from Departments of State and Homeland Security on Revoked Student Visas Calls Actions "Unconstitutional, Unconscionable, and Unprecedented" WORCESTER, MA - Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02) on Friday sent a strongly-worded letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem demanding answers after the visa more PR

Measuring Impacts of H-1B Visa Program on Foreign Labor Markets Topic of In Focus White Paper From CRS (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12966) on April 14, 2025, by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker: * * * Measuring the Impacts of the H-1B Visa Program on Foreign Labor Markets: Two Recent Quasi-Experimental Studies The H-1B visa program, created by the Immigration Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-649), allows U.S. employers to hire temporary foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring a college degree. Many H more PR

Members of a Massive International Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Ring Indicted in Atlanta (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Members of a Massive International Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Ring Indicted in Atlanta On April 1, seven individuals in Georgia and Mexico were indicted by a federal grand jury seated in the Northern District of Georgia related to a drug trafficking and money laundering ring tied to a Mexico-based trafficker. Five of these defendants, all of Norcross, Georgia -- Sandra  more PR

NEWS: Sanders Statement on Trump's Illegal Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia (10)
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders Statement on Trump's Illegal Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia BURLINGTON, Vt., April 14 - In an Oval Office meeting with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, President Trump failed to demand the release of Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was wrongly deported from the United States and sent to a Salvadoran prison. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the follo more PR

On Tax Day, Reps. Lee, Tlaib, Nadler Unveil Bill to Tax Billionaires, Curb Wealth Inequality (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * On Tax Day, Reps. Lee, Tlaib, Nadler Unveil Bill to Tax Billionaires, Curb Wealth Inequality **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov Legislation would tax wealth and instill measures for the IRS to combat tax evasion Text of Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 15, 2025 -- Today on Tax Day, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Congressman Jer more PR

On Tax Day, Ross & Doggett Demand Answers from IRS on Plans to Gut Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * On Tax Day, Ross & Doggett Demand Answers from IRS on Plans to Gut Workforce Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to address serious concerns about the agency's decision to terminate 7,000 probationary employees and new reported plans that it plans to cut 25% of its workforce. The lawmakers are following up on their Mar more PR

President Trump Issues Memo on Preventing Illegal Aliens From Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on April 15, 2025: * * * MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; THE SECRETARY OF LABOR; THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY; THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY; THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SUBJECT: Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the more PR

Rep. Burchett Introduces No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-TN, has introduced the "No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act," aiming to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. This legislation seeks to prohibit states from offering in-state tuition rates to non-citizens who are not lawfully present in the United States, contingent on their eligibility for federal educational funds. The bill has arisen in a contentious climate regarding immigration policy, as debat more ST

Rep. Chu, CAPAC Chair Meng, & House Colleagues Express Outrage and Demand Accountability as Trump Administration Limits Access to Government Services for Limited English Proficient Taxpayers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu, CAPAC Chair Meng, & House Colleagues Express Outrage and Demand Accountability as Trump Administration Limits Access to Government Services for Limited English Proficient Taxpayers Members slam President Trump's decision to target language accessibility: " There is no data that supports the assertion made by your administration that linguistical diversity threatens the integrity of the nati more PR

Rep. Cohen Introduces Baseball Diplomacy Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-TN, has introduced the Baseball Diplomacy Act, a new bill aimed at easing restrictions on Cuban nationals traveling to the United States to play organized professional baseball. The legislation seeks to create a more welcoming environment for Cuban athletes by allowing them to enter the U.S. on specific visas without fear of legal repercussions related to existing trade restrictions. The bill was introduced in response to growing concerns about the ba more ST

Rep. Escobar Introduces American Families United Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-TX, has introduced the American Families United Act, a piece of legislation aimed at amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to enhance family unity for U.S. citizens and their relatives. The bill, introduced on March 26, 2025, seeks to provide discretion for the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to grant relief from removal for family members of U.S. citizens, particularly when family separation poses a significant hardship more ST

Rep. Hinson Introduces Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-IA, has introduced the Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025 to impose strict sanctions against Chinese police organizations operating within the United States. The proposal aims to counter growing concerns about foreign law enforcement agencies establishing a presence on U.S. soil, thereby threatening the civil liberties and safety of American citizens. The bill was prompted by increasing reports of Chinese police stations functioning clandestin more ST

Rep. Houchin Introduces College Employment Accountability Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-IN, has introduced the College Employment Accountability Act, which aims to prevent higher education institutions that employ unauthorized immigrants from accessing federal student aid and requires participation in the E-Verify program. The legislation is a response to ongoing concerns regarding immigration compliance in educational institutions. By enforcing stricter eligibility criteria for federal assistance, the bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer more ST

Rep. Kennedy Introduces Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-UT, has introduced the Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act, aiming to prohibit the implementation of a recent rule designed to streamline the application and eligibility processes for Medicaid and related programs. The bill, introduced on March 27, 2025, seeks to reverse policies set forth by the previous administration that would allow for a more inclusive enrollment process for potential candidates seeking Medicaid assistance. The bill comes in respo more ST

Rep. Mace Introduces American Students First Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, has introduced the American Students First Act, aimed at restricting federal financial assistance to public institutions of higher education that offer benefits to undocumented students. The legislation intends to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to tighten eligibility criteria regarding federal funding for universities that provide lower tuition rates or state-based financial aid to non-lawfully present  more ST

Rep. Mace Introduces Stop Importing Terrorism Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, has introduced the Stop Importing Terrorism Act, a significant legislative measure aimed at tightening U.S. immigration laws related to terrorism. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by repealing specific exceptions that currently allow certain individuals with terrorist connections to enter the country. The introduction of this bill comes amid growing concerns about national security and the integrity of U.S. border policie more ST

Rep. Massie Introduces Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, has introduced the Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act, a proposed bill aimed at enhancing transparency in U.S. electoral politics. The legislation seeks to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by requiring candidates to disclose any foreign citizenship during the designation of their principal campaign committees. The initiative reflects growing concerns about dual citizenship and loyalty among elected officials. By mandating disclosure of f more ST

Rep. Mills Introduces No Citizenship for Alien Invaders Act of 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-FL, has introduced the No Citizenship for Alien Invaders Act of 2025, aimed at amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to block naturalization for individuals who have unlawfully entered the United States. The proposal asserts that immigration policy must prioritize legal entry and uphold national security and sovereignty. The legislation arises amid increasing concerns about border security and illegal immigration. By ensuring that anyone who ent more ST

Rep. Mullin's Statement on President Trump Failing to Return Abrego Garcia to United States (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Statement on President Trump Failing to Return Abrego Garcia to United States This is a dangerous example of Trump's sinister approach to immigration and his willingness to defy court orders. Not only is he refusing to return a Maryland man who the DOJ mistakenly sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador, dictator Trump is now threatening to send our own US citizens overseas. He for more PR

Rep. Tenney Introduces DIRECT Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-NY, has introduced the DIRECT Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reallocating funds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to bolster resources for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Specifically, the bill proposes rescinding certain unallocated balances originally earmarked for IRS enforcement activities under the Inflation Reduction Act. The introduction of the DIRECT Act comes in response to increasing concerns about border secur more ST

Secretary of the Interior Transfers Federal Lands Along New Mexico Border to the Army to Protect Resources (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of the Interior Transfers Federal Lands Along New Mexico Border to the Army to Protect Resources Date: April 15, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON -- Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum traveled to New Mexico today to announce the emergency withdrawal and transfer of administrative jurisdiction over approximately 109,651 acres of federal land along the U.S.-M more PR

Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on the Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on the Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia "The spectacle in the Oval Office yesterday with Presidents Trump and Bukele was disgraceful: two self-proclaimed "strongmen" acting powerless to return an illegally deported man from an El Salvadorian torture prison -- despite a unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court -- and  more PR

Tipoffs: Testimony Newsletter - April 15, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Here's a look at the organizations and individuals who testified before Congressional Committees recently. In some cases, the testimony was not immediately released. * * * American Civil Liberties Union Senior Policy Counsel Hamadanchy Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Kia Hamadanchy, a senior policy counsel of the National Political Advocacy Di more ST

Treasury Sanctions Leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana Drug Cartel (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Treasury Sanctions Leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana Drug Cartel Leaders of terrorist-sanctioned cartel tied to deadly fentanyl trafficking, human smuggling, and violence WASHINGTON -- Today, Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four individuals affiliated with La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM), a Mexican cartel designated as a Foreign Terrori more PR

Van Hollen Statement on Conviction of Rachel Morin's Killer (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Conviction of Rachel Morin's Killer Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the conviction of Rachel Morin's killer: "While the conviction of Rachel Morin's killer will not return Rachel to her family where she rightfully belongs, this verdict brings a measure of justice that they so deserve. I'm grateful to the law enfor more PR

While Mainstream Media Defends MS-13 Gang Member, DHS Stands with the Victims of Illegal Alien Crimes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * While Mainstream Media Defends MS-13 Gang Member, DHS Stands with the Victims of Illegal Alien Crimes WASHINGTON - While the mainstream media continues to peddle a sob story about a member of the brutal MS-13 gang who was in our country illegally, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stands with the victims of illegal alien crime. Yesterday, a Maryland jury found Rachel Morins kil more PR

White House Fact Sheet: Ending Benefits for Illegal Aliens (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 15, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Prevents Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits ENDING BENEFITS FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum aimed at stopping illegal aliens and other ineligible people from obtaining Social Security Act benefits. * The Memorandum directs the administration to ensure ineligible aliens are not receiving funds  more PR

White House: "Sanctuary" Policies Put Accused Killer Back on the Streets (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The White House posted the following news: * * * "Sanctuary" Policies Put Accused Killer Back on the Streets So-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions endanger the lives of the Americans who live there. The latest example comes in Prince George's County, Maryland, where an illegal immigrant was arrested, charged with murder and assault, then released back onto the streets despite an ICE immigration detainer request -- a result of the county's insane "sanctuary" policies.  more PR