WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * 'Cleaning House': HUD Orders Immediate Citizenship Verification for All Tenants in HUD-Funded Housing Nationwide Following a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) audit into all tenants across HUD-funded housing nationwide, HUD discovered nearly 200,000 tenants requiring eligibility verification, nearly 25,000 deceased tenants, a more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins amicus brief challenging militarized and illegal deployments in Minnesota * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief today in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) an more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Militarized And Illegal Deployments Of Federal Immigration Officers In Minnesota * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal and inhumane enforcement tactics during its deplo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's sweeping campaign of lawlessness during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patro more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Agreement protects Washington SNAP recipients' confidential information * Un nuevo acuerdo protege la informacion confidencial de los beneficiarios de SNAP en Washington Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an agreement with a state vendor to protect the private, personal data of more than 1 million Washington residents who receive federal food assistance bene more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Administration Wreaks Havoc at Home and Abroad, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Government Spending Bills * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7148 and the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7147, to fund certain federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, an more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general, yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Support Minnesota's Lawsuit  * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit and motion for temporary restraining order challenging the Trump Administration' more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING MILITARIZED AND ILLEGAL DEPLOYMENTS IN MINNESOTA Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Supports Minnesota Challenge to Militarized and Illegal Deployments Attorney General William Tong today, joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Announces Legislation Cracking Down on ICE Detention Facilities & Practices Following Tour of Delaney Hall * NEWARK, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the reintroduction of the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act alongside U.S. Representatives LaMonica McIver and Rob Menendez and New Jersey immigrant rights advocates. The bill would end the use of private, for-profit d more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Border Security Is a Promise Kept * It's difficult to overstate how dramatically the situation at the southern border has improved over the past year. In December, there were 10,000 total encounters at the southern border. Compare that to 96,000 encounters the previous December under President Biden, or more than 300,000 in December 2023. After years of crisis, the border is finally secure. I was more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Brazilian National Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal Officers During His Arrest David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that LUIS PETERSON ROHR FERREIRA BORGES, 25, a citizen of Brazil, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford to assault on a fede more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America": * * * I. Introduction Chair Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to testify on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce and in education, especially its implica more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Condemns Arizona Attorney General's Attack on ICE Agents * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) condemns Arizona's illegitimate attorney general Kris Mayes' comments regarding ICE Agents and misleading the public on Arizona's "Stand Your Ground" law. "Kris Mayes' comments justifying the murder of our ICE agents were reprehensible but entirely predictable. This more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Pass FY26 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 7147 (link is external), the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that funds critical homeland security operations while maintaining s more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Applauds House Passage of Final Four Federal Funding Bills * Includes Nearly $95 Million More in Rogers' Requests for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the final four federal funding bills for fiscal year 2026, including Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; Defense; Labor, Health and Human S more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sam Liccardo Votes Against Funding ICE * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives considered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill for FY26. Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) voted against the bill and released the following statement: "I voted against giving another dime to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Department of Homeland S more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Votes YES to Fund Federal Agencies Ahead of Dangerous Winter Storms * Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement after voting yes to fund federal agencies through the end of September 2026. "Congress has an obligation to fund federal agencies that provide essential public services and resources to all Americans. We ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Leger Fernandez Secures Major Wins for NM in Funding Bill, Votes Against ICE Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) secured $8,682,250 in Community Project Funding for New Mexico and delivered key funding victories for the state as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 federal spending minibus covering Transportation and Housing and Urban Dev more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on DHS Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26). She released the following statement: "Like many Americans, I am deeply disturbed by the shameful actions we have seen from federal immigration agents in North Carolina and across t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Funding for ICE and CBP, "I Cannot and Will not Continue to Fund Lawlessness" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7147, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: "I voted NO on H.R. 7147, the FY 2026 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, which wou more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Tours Southern Border, Highlights Border Security Improvements * ***Click here for media resources. YUMA, AZ - Conditions were calm as U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) visited Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) to observe military testing operations and Department of Homeland Security activities along the U.S.-Mexico border. Accompanied by Assistant Chief Michael Wisniewski and Division Chief  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Votes Against Homeland Security Funding Bill * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) voted against the Department of Homeland Security funding bill. The legislation funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a lawless agency that has terrorized our communities with fatal consequences. "ICE, under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller, has shown itself  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security Recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month The Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) today observe National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and reaffirm the administration's commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and protecting victims and survivors. Human Trafficking Preventi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Arrests 3 Ringleaders of St. Paul Church Riot for Federal Crimes * The suspects face federal charges for their attack on churchgoers' religious freedom WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday joined the Department of Justice in arresting three individuals in connection with a planned riot at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota on Sunday. On Sunday, January 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on House-Passed Government Funding Bills * January 23, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced she will oppose the latest "minibus" of appropriations bills passed by the House of Representatives that includes funding for Trump's unfocused, reckless and deadly immigration enforcement operations: "Donald Trump's lawlessness is spiraling more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Secure Support For Illinois Priorities In Recently Passed Package Of Three Government Funding Bills The package included Commerce, Justice, and Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment government funding bills  * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 23 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Court Orders Florida Division of Emergency Management to Comply with Friends of the Everglades Public Records Requests on ICE Detention Center Florida and federal agencies have been withholding information to avoid complying with federal environmental law * Tallahassee, FL -- In a court hearing today, Friends of the Everglades continued its legal fight to get public records about the more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court orders Trump administration to delay termination of TPS for Burma Today, a federal court ordered the Trump administration to delay its termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma while a class action lawsuit challenging the termination moves forward. In his decision, U.S. District Court Judge Matthew F. Kennelly wrote, "the pattern that the plaintiffs  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * GAINESVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO OVER 22 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DRUG AND GUN CRIMES COMMITTED WHILE ON FEDERAL SUPERVISION GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - Dovico Raynard Miles, a/k/a "Vico," 47, of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced to a total of 270 months in prison after pleading guilty to narcotics and firearm offenses as well as violating the ter more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Warren, Blumenthal Lead 27 Members of Congress in Calling for Investigation into Trump Administration's Retreat from White-Collar Crime Enforcement Since January 2025, Trump Administration Has Diverted 25,000 Federal Agents from White-Collar Crime Investigations to Trump's Cruel and Anti-American Immigration Crackdown.  * Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) and U.S. Senato more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Votes No On Homeland Security Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted NO on the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026. The funding bill provides $64.4 billion for the Department, without doing enough to rein in the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The final vote in the House of Representatives was 220 to 207. Congr more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 [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 Calls on Congress to Implement Immediate Oversight Over ICE In Light of Recent Unconstitutional ICE Policy * Washington, DC - A non-partisan whistleblowers group revealed a memo that directs Immigratio more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 [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 Commends California Public Utilities Commission and Verizon for Expanding Broadband Service to Underserved Communities * Los Angeles, CA - Last week, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) a more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houston man convicted of distributing fentanyl that resulted in deaths in two states * HOUSTON - A 25-year local resident has entered a guilty plea to distribution of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl that lead to the deaths of two people, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Antonio Curo admitted he distributed the drug through the U.S. mail to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Hudson: FY26 Appropriations Delivers for Fort Bragg, Protects Taxpayers, and Locks In Trump-Era Priorities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) voted with House Republicans to advance H.R. 7148, (link is external) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, a package that continues the House's work to complete FY26 funding through regular order, replace inflated Bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: As Trump Administration Escalates Aggressive Immigration Crackdown, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Defends Fourth Amendment, Sounds Alarm on Warrantless Raids and Civil Liberties * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) spoke during debate on the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 7147, to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for fiscal year 2026. Congresswoman  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Bakersfield, Sen. Schiff Meets with Sikh Commercial Drivers Unfairly Targeted by Trump Administration * Bakersfield, CA - On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) met with Sikh truck drivers, businesses, and community members to talk about the ongoing threat of losing their commercial driver's license (CDLs) and the impact this has on their livelihoods, community more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In New OP-ED Booker HIGHLIGHTS CALL FOR ICE ACCOUNTABILITY, STANDS WITH ROXBURY & NJ COMMUNITIES OPPOSING ICE DETENTION CENTERS * In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote an op-ed published in The New Jersey Star-Ledger calling for no new ICE detention centers in New Jersey. Yesterday, Booker visited an ICE facility in Roxbury more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Leadership Statement On Homeland Security Funding Bill * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump promised the American people that his deportation policy would focus on violent felons who are in the country illegally. Instead, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ha more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * LatinoJustice Condemns ICE Memo Claiming Power to Break into Private Homes * January 23, 2025 Press Contact: media@latinojustice.org (link sends email) New York, NY - An internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo (link is external) reveals that officers instructed ICE agents that they may forcibly enter the homes of people facing deportation without a warrant issued b more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF TPS FOR HAITIAN AMERICANS * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke at a press conference to introduce her Haitian Women and Girls Peace and Security Resolution and press the Trump administration for an extension of TPS for Haitian Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF TPS FOR HAITIAN AMERICANS * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke at a press conference to introduce her Haitian Women and Girls Peace and Security Resolution and press the Trump administration for an extension of TPS for Haitian Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: As Members of the New Yor more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Announces January Mobile Office Hours * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Texas' 8th Congressional District this month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Secur more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, Warnock, Georgia Colleagues Slam Administration for Gutting Gun Safety Investments and Demand Policy Reversals to Save Lives * According to the latest available data, Georgia has the 9th highest gun homicide rate in the country Georgia has been affected by cuts of $3 million in DOJ grant funding, nearly $1 million of which was dedicated to youth violence intervention The Trump Administrat more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today, joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol to the Twin C more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Meng, Chu, Goldman and Vargas Introduce Bill to Protect Multilingual Services in the Federal Government Today, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair Emerita Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), and CAPAC members Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) introduced the Language Access for All Act of 2026 to codify language acces more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 23 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | February 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, and doctoral student Sawyer Henderson co-authored the paper " Reducing cognitive load using picture books: Scaffolding literary analysis with older readers " in the January/February 2026 issue of The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. Dr. Katherine Perrotta, associate professor  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Minnesota Jobs Stable Over the Month and Grew Over the Year Minnesota's monthly job growth was flat in December and the state's unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The private sector lost 1,700 jobs be more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Demands Release of Nekima Levy Armstrong * January 22, 2026 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org MINNEAPOLIS - Former NAACP Minneapolis Chapter President, Nekima Levy Armstrong Esq., along with Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and U.S. Army veteran, William Kelly, were improperly arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Agents.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * NPNA Denounces Trump's Racially Targeted Raids Against Somali and Other African-Born Refugees in Maine, Across the Nation By Andres Bautista WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) vehemently denounces the Trump administration's escalating raids in Maine, which indiscriminately target Black and brown immigrants and resettled former refugees. By targeting roo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Greg Landsman's Anti-Law Enforcement Agenda and Rhetoric is Dangerous Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman has fully embraced the radical left's extreme anti-law enforcement agenda. His social media tirades full of incendiary language proceeded his vote against funding the federal government in the pursuit of defunding ICE. "Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman's anti-law enforcement agend more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses applaud general strike, 'ICE OUT' collective action in Minnesota * National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, provided the following statement ahead of the the Friday, Jan. 23 'ICE out of Minnesota" Day of Action: "National Nurses United stands in full support of the working people of Minnesota who are striking and reducing their economi more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses demand Congress abolish ICE, invest in health care * National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, provided the following response to the House passage of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: "After a year of constant, unchecked violence and milita more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 24 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Drummond commends swift federal action on threats against law enforcement Attorney General Gentner Drummond today praised the rapid response by President Trump's administration following the arrest of a McLoud resident accused of threatening to kill federal immigration agents. "I commend President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Pate more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Pasco County Woman Sentenced to 16 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine * Tampa, FL - Lizbet Sanchez-Alvear (29, Dade City) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernadez Covington to 16 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. Judge Covington also sentenced Cecelia Yalitza Ruiz (29, Dade more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Burlison Opens Hearing on Saving the American Dream Through Housing Affordability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "Housing Affordability: Sav more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Presses Trump Administration on Reported Plans to Open ICE Detention Center in Shakopee Earlier this month, Rep. Craig attempted to conduct a Congressional oversight visit at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, but was turned away by DHS officials  * Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig pressed the Trump Administration about recent reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs E more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Votes NO on DHS Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Crockett issued the following statement after voting NO on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, which included an additional $28 billion for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "There's no way I could vote to give ICE more money. Let's be clear: ICE is now one of the wealthiest law enforcement a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on More ICE Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. John Garamendi (CA-08), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after he voted NO on the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): "I voted NO on the DHS funding bill that give more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Rep. Grijalva Delivers Remarks at Field Hearing on Trump's Lawless Assaults in Minneapolis ST. PAUL, M.N. -- U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva delivered the following remarks today at a field hearing in Minneapolis titled "Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota." You can view Rep. Grijalva's remarks here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P6SMZGI more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Rep. Grijalva Statement Following the Passage of DHS Funding Bill U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement today after voting against an annual appropriations package funding the Department of Homeland Security, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The package dramatically expands funding for ICE while weakening oversight  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly voted no on ICE funding * Rep. Kelly votes for three-bill minibus, which includes her maternal health bills and community project funds WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), who is leading impeachment efforts against Secretary Kristi Noem, voted against the Homeland Security funding bill that provides more money to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "Secretary Noem has we more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Statement Following No Vote on Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill * Washington, DC \- Rep. Panetta released the following statement: "I voted no on the appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). My vote came down to priorities. I'm focused on reducing costs for working families in California's 19 th Congressional District, especially when it comes more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Statement on Voting No on Department of Homeland Security Funding * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement after voting against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026: "I cannot in good conscience support today's DHS funding bill that gives power to rogue and unaccountable federa more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Votes to Pass Fiscal Year 2026 Minibus, Rejects DHS Funding Bill * January 22, 2026 Minibus includes funding covered by Labor Health and Human Services; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development; and Defense subcommittees. Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), New Jersey's sole member of the Appropriations Committee, voted for the FY26 Minibus more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, Goldman, and Vargas Introduce Bill to Protect Multilingual Services in the Federal Government Bill would protect language access for 25 million individuals in the U.S. with limited English proficiency. * Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), joined Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), and Rep. Dan Goldma more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murphy Denied Access To DHS Detention Facilities In Texas, Witnesses ICE Lawlessness At Immigration Court, Meets With Detainee Children And Their Families * SAN ANTONIO, TX- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, this week traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to conduct oversight of the facilities DHS is u more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Homeland Security Funding Bill * "Donald Trump and Kristi Noem have weaponized ICE against the American people. The agency has terrorized communities, operated with impunity, and shown a complete lack of accountability under this administration. That's why I voted against the Homeland Security appropriations bill. I support responsible border security a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of January 19, 2026 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Completing FY26 Government Funding With America First Appropriations Bills To take our final step in funding the government for FY26, House Republicans passed the last four appropriations bills, which further President Trump's America First agenda. T more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Two Defendants Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Kanawha County Drug Trafficking Organization On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Ashley Dawn Smith, 32, of St. Albans, was sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and Adrian La more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 24 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release: * * * USA migrant crackdown: UN Human Rights Chief decries dehumanisation, harmful policies and practices UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk on Friday called on the United States to ensure that its migration policies and enforcement practices respect human dignity and due process rights, decrying the dehumanising portrayal and harmful treatment of migrants and refugees. "Individuals are  more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 24 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * USA migrant crackdown: UN Human Rights Chief decries dehumanisation, harmful policies and practices UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk on Friday called on the United States to ensure that its migration policies and enforcement practices respect human dignity and due process rights, decrying the dehumanising portrayal and harmful treatment of migrants and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Colleagues Slam Administration for Gutting Gun Safety Investments and Demand Policy Reversals to Save Lives * Senator Reverend Warnock is leading a new bicameral oversight effort demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reverse policy changes that are weakening gun violence prevention efforts and leaving Americans less safe According to the latest available data, Georgia has t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal, Goldman, and 27 Members of Congress Urge Agency Watchdogs to Investigate Trump Administration's Retreat from White-Collar Crime Enforcement * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with Representative Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) led 27 lawmakers in writing to the Inspectors General for the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of State more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Announces Opposition to Funding ICE in Upcoming Government Appropriations Bill * BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced his opposition to any government funding package that provides additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): "Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has turned the mission of Immi more PR