NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [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 President Trump's Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act and Deploy Military Troops to Minneapolis * WASHINGTON - Today, President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to send military troops to Minneapolis. T more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [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 Sues Federal Government to End ICE, CBP's Practice of Suspicionless Stops, Warrantless Arrests, and Racial Profiling of Minnesotans * MINNEAPOLIS -The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Minnesota, Covington & Burling LLP, Green more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * ACLU, ACLU of Minnesota Sue Federal Government to End ICE, CBP's Practice of Suspicionless Stops, Warrantless Arrests, and Racial Profiling of Minnesotans The ACLU of Minnesota, American Civil Liberties Union, Covington & Burling LLP, Greene Espel PLLP, and Robins Kaplan LLP filed a class-action lawsuit today against the Trump administration on behalf of three community mem more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [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: * * * Appeals Court in Mahmoud Khalil's Case Decides Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Until Immigration Court Proceedings Complete * PHILADELPHIA -Today, in a split 2-1 decision, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a district court r more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Appeals Court in Mahmoud Khalil's Case Decides Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Until Immigration Court Proceedings Complete * Despite this ruling, the legal fight continues and the government has no legal authority to re-detain him until the appeals process is fully concluded PHILADELPHIA - Today, in a split 2-1 decision, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a distri more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * As Deaths Mount, NPNA Appeals to Congress: No More Funding for Trump's Secret Police Force By Andres Bautista WASHINGTON, D.C. - Against a backdrop of the senseless death of Renee Good, a second shooting of a Venezuelan man, and dozens of others harmed or killed at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Congress continues its budgetary appropriations process and debates  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on NY1's "Inside City Hall" * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on NY1's "Inside City Hall" with Errol Louis. AUDIO: The Governor's interview is available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's interview is available below: Errol Louis, NY1: During her State of the State speech yesterday, Governor Kathy  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Slams Trump's Threats to NCAR and His Attacks Against Colorado on Senate Floor * Washington, D.C. -Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor on the need to protect funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). This follows last month's announcement from the Trump Administration that they intend to "break up" NCAR. Senator Bennet offered an  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Announces New Legislation to Strengthen Federal Law Enforcement Standards and Transparency After Fatal Shooting of Minneapolis Woman * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following the fatal killing of Minneapolis resident, Renne Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced the introduction of two accounta more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Tillis Announce Strong Support for President Trump's U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of N.C. Nominee, Dan Bishop * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) today announced their support for the nomination of Dan Bishop, former U.S. Congressman and Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to become the Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorney for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-DFW, Partners Demand Release of Yaa'Kub (Jacob) Ira Vijandre after 100 Days of Illegal Detention * The Dallas/Fort Worth office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization joins CAIR Action, the Muslim Legal Fund of American (MLFA), Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ), the F more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services has amended regulations to eliminate a rule requiring R-1 religious workers to live abroad for one year before returning to the U.S. in the same status. This interim final rule aims to prevent staffing shortages and service disruptions for religious organizations, including churches, mosques, and synagogues, which rely on these workers for community support. The previous regulation force more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 16 -- Catholic Legal Immigration Network issued the following news release: * * * CLINIC Welcomes Policy Change Allowing Foreign-Born Religious Workers To Remain in the United States The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), welcomes the news of a federal register notice which will ensure that foreign-born religious workers who are serving U.S. communities no longer need to depart and remain outside of the United States for a minimum of one year afte more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kweisi Mfume Statement on Impeachment Articles Against Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement after signing onto the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02): "Homeland Security Secretary Noem's actions in the months leading up to and the d more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Backs Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2026) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced his decision to back articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. "ICE is committing atrocities in communities across the country every single day," said McGarvey. "In a long list of failures to pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Self and Congressman Roy's Sharia Free America Caucus Surges in Congress, Adding Twenty-Four Members in Under One Month * The Sharia Free America Caucus, launched by Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) and Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21), has sparked conversation throughout the halls of Congress and the entire country about the dangers of Sharia. Since its inception on December 18 th, 2025, the Cauc more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces the Abolish ICE Act * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act, legislation that would dismantle the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and end its current enforcement authority. "Since ICE's establishment in 2003, they've prioritized aggressive enforcement and violence rather than due process. Americans are bein more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wesley Hunt Introduces the Guaranteeing the States Protection against Invasion Act 2026 * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the Guaranteeing the States' Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026 (GSPA). During the Biden Administration, U.S. CBP encountered approximately 10.8 million individuals at the southern border, with an additional 2 million known "got aways."Te more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McClain Delaney Traveling to Minnesota for Field Hearing on Trump's Lawless Assaults on American Communities * Tomorrow, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) will join more than two dozen members of Congress for a field hearing, " Kidnapped & Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota (link is external)." This hearing comes on the heels of ICE's killing of 37-yea more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Convicted Drug Trafficker On Federal Supervised Release Pleads Guilty To Distributing 63 Kilograms of Cocaine A convicted drug trafficker pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute more than 63 kilograms of cocaine, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Matthew G more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Chairs Hearing on Biden's Afghan Vetting Failures, 'Trojan Horse' Parole Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during a joint Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing entitled, "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse with Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences," which he co-chaired as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Bo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to Address Child Care Fraud * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Kennedy (R-LA), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced the Stop Fraud by Strengthening Oversight and More Accountability for Lying and Illegal Activity (Stop Fraud by SOMALIA) Act, which would strengthen penalties for child ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict By Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon In July 2025, a long-standing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand escalated into direct armed confrontation. The fighting lasted five days and ended in a fragile ceasefire brokered by Malaysia and the United States. But that truce was sh more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested in Minnesota Including Perpetrators of Fraud, Thieves, and Drug Traffickers * While Governor Walz and Mayor Frey continue to smear law enforcement, ICE officers are risking their lives to arrest criminals they released into the U.S. WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlights the success of Oper more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Releases More Details About the Three Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens Who Violently Beat a Law Enforcement Officer with Weapons * Federal law enforcement officers are facing a more than 1,300% increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest criminals and lawbreakers WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released details on the thr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Pushes to Slash ICE Funding and Block GOP Cuts to Lead Removal Programs * January 15, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), author of the historic bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Law, today sought to block $125 million in Republican cuts to lead service line replacement projects by redirecting a portion of Trump's exorbitant $2 billion more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals * January 14, 2026 During his opening, Durbin noted, "These allies served alongside American service members through two decades of war. They put their lives on the line to support our troops." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judici more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee hearing entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Troj more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Denounces Trump Administration's Cruel Efforts To Shut Down Legal Immigration U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor to deliver a scathing condemnation of the Trump Administration's crackdown on legal immigration across the country. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals * January 15, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Department of State, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Defense (DOD) officials during a Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee hearing more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Department of State, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Defense (DOD) officials during a Senate Judi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Signs Onto Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary Noem * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) formally signed onto articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The impeachment resolution was originally introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02). "Enough is enough. Under Secretary Noem, DHS, and ICE have systemically violated  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * FBI Dallas Offers Reward for Fugitive Accused of Assaulting Federal Officers Jerson Lopez-Sanchez is wanted for injuring federal immigration agents * Today the FBI Dallas Field Office announced it is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jerson Lopez-Sanchez. He is wanted for allegedly assaulting federal officers. On December 1, 2025, Immigration a more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen's State of the State Address * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE \-President Kelly, Speaker Arch, members of the 109th Legislature, tribal leaders, distinguished guests, and fellow Nebraskans. One year ago, I stood before you just days after suffering major injuries while horseback riding with my family. It was a life-giving experience-and one that came cl more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces 14 Honorees Selected for Induction Into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 14 veterans have been selected as part of the 21 st class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state's official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Guatemalan National Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison for Forcibly Assaulting Federal Officers During Immigration Arrest * BOSTON - A Guatemalan national has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for assaulting multiple officers during an immigration arrest. Guido Andres Cuellar Batres, 24, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE Funding to Help New Mexico Law Enforcement Keep Communities Safe * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined 5 Senate Democrats to introduce the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, legislation that will redirect almost $75 billion from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and send it inst more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Political] -- 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 Concerned About SCOTUS Decision Opening Doors to Additional Lawsuits Challenging Vote by Mail * Chicago, IL - Today, Hispanic Federation expressed concern following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Who Weaponized His Vehicle in a Ramming Attack on Law Enforcement in San Antonio, Texas * ICE law enforcement is facing a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Robyn Argote Brooks, an illegal alien from Cuba who weaponized his vehicle against federal law enforcement officials and rammed two ICE  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lujan, Wyden, Markey Urge Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok from App Stores Following Grok Generating Illegal Sexual Images at Scale * Washington, D.C. - In Case You Missed It : In response to X Corp's Grok AI tool being used to generate nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children at scale in recent days, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Edward J more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Illegal alien faces federal charges for selling fentanyl at a farmers market produce stand Luis Sanchez-Acevedo, an illegal alien from Mexico, appeared in federal court yesterday afternoon on charges related to his alleged distribution of fentanyl from a Forest Park farmers market produce stand. "Sanchez-Acevedo allegedly distributed dea more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Illegal alien indicted for ramming immigration vehicle causing injury to federal agents in the Eastern District of Texas PLANO, Texas - An illegal alien has been indicted and charged with injuring federal immigration agents in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, 28, a citizen and national more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Jamestown man going to prison for his role in narcotics conspiracy U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jacob Snow, 39, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted of narcotics conspiracy, was sentenced to serve 46 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who handle more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Journalist Assistance Network Calls for Protection of Journalists Covering U.S. Immigration Enforcement * (NEW YORK)-As the Trump administration announces plans to further escalate the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the United States, the Journalist more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 15 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Lack of coordination is leaving modern slavery victims and survivors vulnerable, say experts * Written by: Joe Stafford Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organisations risk leaving victims and survivors without consistent protection and support. Their app more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Landsmark urges continued vigilance to honor the legacy of MLK * Northeastern University commemorates the life, work and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by Cyrus Moulton January 15, 2026 He marched on Washington, D.C., and in Selma, Alabama. He worked on rent strikes in New York City and was attacked by a protester simply for being a person of color in Boston. And Northeastern professor more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE NEED MASSIVE REFORM TO THE WAY IN WHICH ICE AND DHS ARE CURRENTLY CONDUCTING THEMSELVES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to hold ICE, DHS and the Trump administration accountable for the extremism that they are unleashing on American commun more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE NEED MASSIVE REFORM TO THE WAY IN WHICH ICE AND DHS ARE CURRENTLY CONDUCTING THEMSELVES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to hold ICE, DHS and the Trump administration accountable for the extremism that they are unleashing on American communities. JEN PSAKI: Joinin more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Determining Work Authorization for Employees on TPS and Humanitarian Parole - Updated January 15, 2026 By Jorge Lopez and Tasneem Zaman The Trump administration has enacted significant policy changes impacting individuals authorized to work under various immigration programs, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS), humanitarian parole, and the CHNV programs. We created a cha more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 16 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Statement from Rep. Mana Abdi on potential federal law enforcement operations in Lewiston Today, Rep. Mana Abdi (D-Lewiston), issued a statement in response to the speculation that federal law enforcement could be conducting operations in Maine in the coming days, including in Lewiston. Statement from Rep. Abdi: "I have been hearing from many Lewiston residents who are feeling anxi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * MARIANNA MAN SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR DISTRIBUTING METHAMPHETAMINE Lionel Mitchel Crawford, 54, of Marianna, Florida was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to Distribution of 5 Grams or More of Methamphetamine and 50 Grams or More of a Mixture and Substance Containing Methamphet more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Mexican National Sentenced To 25 Years For Trafficking Narcotics In The Middle District Of Florida * Tampa, FL - Lorenzo Valerio-Popoca (31, Mexico) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge William F. Jung to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and for distributing methamphetamine in the Tampa Bay area. A jury found Valerio guilty on July more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Governor Walz Remarks on the Federal Government's Ongoing Presence in Minnesota Governor Tim Walz today made the following remarks addressing the federal government's ongoing presence in Minnesota. "My fellow Minnesotans: "What's happening in Minnesota right now defies belief. "News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos and disruption and trauma the federal  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton, Ansari Warn Appropriators: No More Funding for ICE Without Accountability and Reform * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) and Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) sent a letter to the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee making clear that they will oppose any funding bill that expands Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) resources without st more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Joins Civil Rights Groups in Letter Urging Congress to Check ICE Abuses and Uphold the Constitution * January 15, 2026 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org Ahead of the 40th MLK Dr. Day, Leaders Convene at one-year mark of Trump Administration's increasingly authoritarian posture and destabilizing economy WASHINGTON - The NAACP has joined UnidosUS and other faith, civil rights, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * National Civil Rights and Latino Leaders Demand Congressional Accountability for Escalating Federal Abuse and Executive Overreach * Ahead of MLK Jr. Day, leaders convene at the one-year mark of the Trump administration amid affordability concerns and renewed civil rights focus following events in Minneapolis WASHINGTON, DC -Today, a coalition of national civil rights, faith and Latino advocacy more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ONE YEAR OF A SECURE BORDER * WASHINGTON - After four years of Democrat open border chaos, the American people demanded a change. One year later, the border is secure, enforcement is sustained, and federal law enforcement officers are once again empowered to do their jobs. Those results reflect the work of brave ICE agents on the ground -bolstered by the resources Congress delivered. ENFORCEMENT more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: International] -- Refugees International, a humanitarian organization that says it advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights and protection for displaced people, issued the following statement: * * * Operation PARRIS is a Gross Betrayal of U.S. Commitments to People who Fled Persecution * Statement from Refugees International: "Through "Operation Post-Admission Refugee Reverification and Integrity Strengthening (PARRIS)," scores of people - including  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * PENSACOLA MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Adrian Dion Pettaway Jr., 24, of Pensacola, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with distribution of a controlled substance. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges today. Pettaway appeared for his  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * PENSACOLA MAN SENTENCED TO 17 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR FIREARMS AND NARCOTICS OFFENSES PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Malcolm Terrell Louis, 40, of Pensacola, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to two counts of possession with intent to distribute 5 grams of more of methamphetamine, cocaine, and marij more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree Statement on Potential ICE Activity in Maine * Amid reports of increased immigration enforcement operations in Maine, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement: Over the past year, Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security and its untrained, masked, and violent immigration officers have terrorized and traumatized entire communities on orders from a truly more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Progressive Caucus Endorses Rep. Jimmy Gomez Bill to Redirect $175 Billion From Trump's ICE Enforcement Slush Fund to Housing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Congressional Progressive Caucus has formally endorsed legislation introduced by Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) that would redirect $175 billion in ICE and immigration enforcement funding into programs that would help make housing affordable nation more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Magaziner Lead Bill to Codify Use of Force Policy for the Department of Homeland Security * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced legislation to statutorily require a Department of Homeland Security policy on use of force and de-escalation by agents. The DHS Use of Force Oversight Act would also build a mechanism fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Missouri Constituents * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eric Burlison hosted a telephone town hall on January 13, 2026, with thousands of constituents across Missouri's Seventh District to provide an update on congressional activity and hear directly from voters. Burlison discussed major legislative actions from the first half of the 119th Congress, inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu and Rep. Green Reintroduce H.R. 7053 - the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Al Green (TX-09) reintroduced H.R. 7053 - the Preemption of Real Property Act. This bill seeks to address current and future efforts by state legislatures around the country to restrict or prohibit individuals from purchasing real estate based on their coun more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Demands DHS Secretary Noem's Impeachment for Abuses of Power and Deadly Immigration Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) has joined more than 70 of her House Democratic colleagues in cosponsoring articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Over the past year, Secretary Noem has executed Donald Trump's violent immigration enfo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Confronts Trump Administration in Telephone Town Hall as Constituents Raise Alarm Over Immigration Enforcement and Rising Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jimmy Gomez hosted a telephone town hall tonight to hear directly from constituents as communities across the country grapple with aggressive immigration enforcement, rising costs, and growing concerns about holding Republ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee, Sen. Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Mandate Civil Rights Offices in Federal Agencies that Manage Artificial Intelligence * WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 15, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems (BIAS) Act, legislation to ensure that every federal agency that uses, funds, or ov more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Highlights Successes of President Trump's First Year Back in Office * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Looking ahead to January 20, 2026, today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the many successes of President Trump's first year of his second term, underscoring that America is getting back on track. " Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversari more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Joins Cortez Masto in Introducing Legislation to Redirect Excessive ICE Funding to Local Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in introducing a bill to redirect excessive ICE funding to local police and law enforcement. The PUBLIC SAFETY Act would redirect almost $75 billion in additional funding from Immigrati more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez statement on ICE assaulting LA County park employees at Whittier Narrows * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement after two Los Angeles County employees were racially profiled and reportedly assaulted by ICE agents yesterday at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area: "The Trump administration has clearly given ICE the greenlight to treat an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Announces New Deputy Director of ICE * WASHINGTON -Today, Secretary Kristi Noem announced the new Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Mr. Charles Wall. "Effective immediately, Charles Wall will serve as the Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement," said Secretary Noem. "For the last year, Mr. Wall served as ICE's Principa more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Evaluating Progress After Historic Investments in the U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, will convene a hearing titled "The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Grassley Highlights Harrowing Stories of Abuse Suffered by Unaccompanied Migrant Children Under Biden Admin "Biden Administration UAC Case Studies" Many times, under both Republican and Democrat [administrations], I've come to the Senate floor to raise concerns and warnings about how immigrant children, called unaccompanied [migrant]  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2026, at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration and the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism to examine President Biden's Afghan parolee program: * * * I want to open by thanking Senators Cornyn and Hawley for their leadership in coordinating this joint subcommittee hearing. Today's hearing follows an Afghan natio more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Joins Fox News to Discuss Minnesota ICE Riots, Democrats' Dangerous Rhetoric * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox News' Ingraham Angle to discuss the widespread riots in Minnesota and call out the Democrats' dangerous rhetoric against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Watch the full interview HERE Senator Schmitt on Coordinated Minn more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman Joins Effort to Impeach Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, DC - On January 14th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) to formally introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (link is external). So far, 70 Members of Congress have cosponsored Congresswoman Kelly's impeachment resolution. "Proud to join Rep. Kelly more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Somersworth Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution A Somersworth man was sentenced today in federal court for possessing 100 grams of fentanyl for distribution, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces. Antoine Valentin, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph N. Laplante to 96 months in fede more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Backs Bills to Restrict Excessive Use of Force by Immigration Agents, Safeguard Sensitive Locations in Immigration Actions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is backing two bills to improve accountability, ensure safety and prevent excessive overreach in federal immigration enforcement-the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act and the Protecting Sensitive Locations more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * TALLAHASSEE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUG DISTRIBUTION CONSPIRACY AND ILLEGAL WEAPONS CHARGES Garret Culpepper, 25, of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and unlawful possession of firearms in furtherance of drug more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Cornyn Introduce Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to Address Child Care Fraud * WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Rick Scott (R-FL) to introduce the Stop Fraud by Strengthening Oversight and More Accountability for Lying and Illegal Activity (Stop Fraud by SOMALIA) Act, which would strengthen penalt more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * TWO CONVICTED FELONS CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING FENTANYL PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Ke Anthony Javon Blackmon, 29, and Averee Kathryn Savage, 27, both of Pensacola, were indicted by a federal grand jury. Each defendant has been charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture and sub more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quinones Swears in New Assistant U.S. Attorneys and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys United States Attorney Jason A. Reding Quinones administered the oath of office this week to several new Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) during a swearing-in cerem more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Staying neutral can hurt your reputation, study finds By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu People shouldn't be afraid to say what they think, and new research from the University of Virginia bears that out. Across 11 studies in North America, researchers found people who claim neutrality on controversial issues are often met with skepticism. "When someone expresses a neutral vi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Calls for Deporting and Denaturalizing Scammers Amid Growing Fraud Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the growing fraud crisis, which the Government Accountability Office estimates costs the American people up to $521 billion per year. Senator Blackburn recently introduced the Fraud Accountability Act more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WITH DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OPENING PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED CHESTER ICE FACILITY, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CALLS ON ENTIRE HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD, SIGN PETITION * With Department of Homeland Security Opening Public Comment Period on Proposed Chester ICE Facility, Congressman Pat Ryan Calls on Entire Hudson Valley Community to Make Their Voices Heard, Sign Peti more PR