NEW YORK, June 14 [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: 2,100 Protests Take Place Nationwide * WASHINGTON -- On June 14, more than five million people nationwide rallied at over 2,100 events across the country, condemning President Trump's escalating abuses of power. The wav more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Statement on Israel's Unprecedented and Unprovoked Attacks on Iran The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) condemns Israel's unprecedented, reckless, and illegal military aggression against Iran, actions that threaten to plunge the Middle East into catastrophic warfare. Once again, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sabotaged peace efforts in the region, severel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The America First Policy Institute issued a statement in response to Israel's targeted strikes against Iran. AFPI stated that President Trump had given Iran sixty days to negotiate on its nuclear program, but Iran instead accelerated its efforts toward developing a nuclear weapon, leveraging a perceived lack of action from the prior administration. AFPI affirmed its solidarity with the President in asserting that Iran, described as a long-time supporter of terror, must n more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Responds to Israel's Targeted Strikes Against Iran Washington D.C.-- Sixty-two days ago, President Donald J. Trump gave the Islamic Republic of Iran sixty days to negotiate a deal to address its nuclear program. The President committed America to achieving a settlement and did so in good faith. Iran used that sixty days -- and thereby abused American good faith and sincere efforts -- to mo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The American Friends Service Committee issued an urgent statement condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which occurred in the early hours of June 13. Initial reports indicate the strikes targeted multiple locations across Iran, resulting in at least 78 fatalities, including civilians, and over 300 injured. Iran responded with drone launches toward Israel, reportedly causing no injuries, though a larger retaliation is anticipated. The AFSC characterized Israel's unilatera more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Arms Control Association stated on June 13, 2025, that Israel's attacks against Iranian leadership and nuclear sites are counterproductive and make a nuclear-armed Iran more likely. Daryl G. Kimball, executive director, Kelsey Davenport, director for nonproliferation policy, and Thomas Countryman, chair of the board, argue that these actions undermine U.S.-Iranian negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear potential. They assert that such military action will likel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Says Ongoing Massacres at Gaza Concentration Sites are Designed to Carry Out Ethnic Cleansing Campaign * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said daily massacres at Israeli concentration sites in Gaza, the forced displacement of the population to receive scraps of food at more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute, joined a coalition letter from Advancing American Freedom and other organizations in urging Congress to reassert its constitutional authority over tariffs. The letter, signed by Paul Teller, executive vice president of Advancing American Freedom, and Kent Lassman, president of the Institute, among others, calls on Congress to approve measures like the Trade Review Act to regain control over tariff policy and alleviate economic burden more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Detention Watch Network, a coalition that says it builds power through advocacy and strategic communications to abolish immigration detention in the U.S., issued the following news release: * * * DWN responds to Violence Against Senator Padilla: "The Trump Regime -- Unmistakably Authoritarian" Los Angeles, CA -- In response to Alex Padilla, a sitting U.S. Senator, being forcibly removed from a press conference with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Krisiti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Foreign Policy for America issued a statement warning against United States involvement in Israel's military operation against Iran, calling it a reckless and politically motivated move by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The organization criticized former President Trump for abandoning the Iran nuclear deal, failing to negotiate a new agreement, and losing control over escalating regional tensions. The group argued that the attack is not a response to imminent danger  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025: * * * Rolling Back Progress: EPA Begins Dismantling Climate and Air Toxics Protections GreenLatinos condemns the repeal of both the Carbon Power Plant Rules and the Mercury and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Greenpeace USA Slams U.S. Seabed Mining Plans off American Samoa In response to the Department of the Interior's announcement yesterday of the publication of a Request for Information and Interest to explore the potential for seabed mineral leasing offshore American Samoa, Arlo Hemphill, Greenpeace U more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Celebrates 250th Anniversary of U.S. Army * Washington D.C -- Today, Independent Women recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, honoring the generations of Americans who have proudly served our great nation. As the United States' oldest national institution, established on June 14, 1775, the Army has continued to fight for the freedom more PR

NEW YORK, June 14 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release on June 13, 2025: * * * NYS Supreme Court Bars Adams From Opening ICE Office at Rikers New York, NY--Today, the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a preliminary injunction barring Mayor Eric Adams from opening an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office at Rikers. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: "Justice prevailed in New York City today as Mayor Adam more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Anne Gordon, vice president for international tax at the National Foreign Trade Council, issued a statement on June 13, 2025, warning that U.S. companies face a retroactive 3% digital services tax from Canada by June 30, potentially amounting to over CAD $3 billion. Gordon urged President Trump and Prime Minister Carney, meeting at the G7, to resolve the issue of Canada's Digital Services Tax (DST) to avoid this payment deadline. The NFTC, a business association promotin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The National Iranian American Council released a statement responding to reports of Israeli attacks against Iran. NIAC asserts that these attacks risk escalating into a broader conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and characterize them as an assault on peace and diplomacy. The organization indicates that Israeli officials have consistently undermined U.S. diplomatic efforts with Iran, referencing actions during both the Obama and Biden administrations, and now a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Iranian American Council president Jamal Abdi issued a statement warning against potential U.S. military action amid rising tensions following evacuations of U.S. personnel in the Middle East. Abdi criticized what he described as coordinated efforts to derail President Trump's nuclear negotiations with Iran, including pressure to adopt an unattainable zero-enrichment stance. He emphasized that any strike on Iran would be unauthorized by both the United Natio more PR

NEW YORK, June 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Statement on No Kings Day * NEW YORK CITY - Today the New York Civil Liberties Union joined New Yorkers at No Kings Day events across the state. In response, NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman issued the following statement: "As the wannabe king squanders millions on a military parade today to emulate dictators and intimidate critics, We the People are resolute. We more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * This Week in Climate Action -- June 13, 2025 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering proposed public land sell offs, attacks on democracy, and the fight to protect clean energy jobs and programs. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, Twitter, Ins more PR