WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 3, 2026: * * * AFPI Celebrates Major SCOTUS Win for Parental Rights The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) applauds the Supreme Court for signaling its strong support for parental rights in the case of Mirabelli v. Bonta. In its order, the Court reinstated a prior injunction preventing California schools from having policies that hide gender transitions from parents or compel school staff to c more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Presents 2026 Patrick Butler National Advocacy Award to Jeff Tucker, General Manager of Idaho Public Television * WASHINGTON - March 3, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2026 Patrick Butler National Advocacy Award to Jeff Tucker, General Manager of Idaho Public Television, for his work in building relationships and support f more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 4 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Court Rules Arizona Business Qualifies for "Processing Operation" Use Tax Exemption The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that Angelica Textile Services, LP qualifies for a use tax exemption as a "processing operation" under Arizona law. Angelica rents reusable healthcare textiles--such as bedsheets, patient gowns, and surgical scrubs--to hospitals, outpatient facilities, and long-te more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * AU denounces SCOTUS decision that misuses religious freedom to undermine protections for transgender children Americans United for Separation of Church and State President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's order in the Mirabelli v. Bonta case, which involves California laws that protects public school students' p more PR

MANILA, Philippines, March 4 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Bridging the Gap: SC Partners with Agencies to Deliver Unified Legal Aid Service for Indigents The Supreme Court (SC) has partnered with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), and the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) to implement the Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS) Rules more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell & Murray Introduce Legislation to Require Refunds of Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Bill cosponsored by 22 Senate Dems instructs the Trump Administration to prioritize small businesses; Legislation would require a full refund of Trump's illegal tariffs - with interest -within 180 days  WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Cato Brief Cited at Supreme Court in Landmark Appellate Waiver Case Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hunter v. United States. The case concerns whether a defendant can waive in advance his right to challenge an unconstitutional sentence later imposed by a judge. The Department of Justice argued that all appellate waivers are enforceable, even if a racist or  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record: * * * Coordinated party expenditure limits adjusted for 2026 * The 2026 coordinated party expenditure limits are now available. * For Senate nominees, the 2026 limits range from $130,600 to $4,071,800, depending on each state's voting age population (VAP). * For House nominees in states that have only one U.S. House Representative, the limit is $130,600. * For House nominees in states that have more  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Undermining Protections for Transgender Students * March 2, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057 / MOBILE: (213) 355-3057 / EMAIL: press@eqca.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Questions Noem at DHS Oversight Hearing * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem at today's DHS oversight hearing. Grassley pressed Noem on DHS's efforts to combat Iranian terrorist cells in the United States, locate unaccompanied migrant children and address the Biden administrati more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Grassley Questions Noem at DHS Oversight Hearing Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem at today's DHS oversight hearing. Grassley pressed Noem on DHS's efforts to combat Iranian terrorist cells in the United States, locate unaccompanied migrant more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Preserving New York's 11th Congressional District * (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to keep New York's 11th Congressional District intact. "Today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to keep New York's 11th Congressional District intact helps restore th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: US to Expand the Production of RoundUp * WASHINGTON (March 3, 2026)- The US wants to boost the production of a weed killer named glyphosate but scientific experts say there's evidence that the chemical poses health risks, especially for pregnant women and children. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the weed killer with the brand name of Roundup. It has been the target of many lawsuits more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Meister to Speak at the National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference * Julia B. Meister, head of Taft's Wealth Transfer Litigation practice, is a featured presenter at the upcoming National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference. Meister will present "Mediation from the Standpoint of a Probate Practitioner" on May 7. The National College of Probate Judges (NCP more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * National Center for Science Education endorses FFRF Action Fund's model legislation FFRF Action Fund is delighted to announce that the National Center for Science Education has endorsed its model legislation to keep religious pro more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 3 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern Law honors Costa Rican judge for his commitment to migrant rights * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story CHICAGO -- The Center for International Human Rights (CIHR) at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has awarded their 11th Global Jurist of the Year Award to Magistrate Judge Fernando Cruz Castro of Costa Rica for his judicial leadership centering the dignity and fundamental rights  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12744) on March 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey: * * * Patent Law: An Introduction and Issues for Congress Patents, a form of intellectual property, give their owners certain exclusive rights in new and useful inventions. To encourage innovation, the Constitution gives Congress the power to grant patents to inventors for a limited time. Patents have been a part more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Criticizes Continued Food Assistance Cuts, Poison Pills at 2026 Farm Bill Markup Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup of the Republicans' partisan farm bill. Mr. Chairman, before I begin my formal remar more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Roy Cooper's Victory in North Carolina Primary Race for U.S. Senate * Today, Reproductive Freedom for All-endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, former Governor Roy Cooper, won his primary race and secured the Democratic nomination for the general election in November. Cooper will face more PR

LONDON, England, March 3 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * Statement following the Nepalese Supreme Court's Judgment on Gurkha Pensions * Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones MP said: The UK holds the distinguished service of the Gurkhas and the deep, historic ties between our country and Nepal in the highest regard. We note the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nepal and respect the important role it plays within Nepal's constitut more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON ON SCOTUS RULING SHIELDING REPUBLICAN GERRYMANDER * House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts Ranking Member issued the following statement after the Supreme Court sided with Republicans protecting a GOP-held district in NYC WASHINGTON, D.C. -"The law is supposed to be predictable and consistent," said Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Political] -- Demand Justice issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Demand Justice President Josh Orton on SCOTUS Ruling Shielding Republican Gerrymander * March 3, 2026 CONTACT: press@demandjustice.org Washington, D.C.- "Last night the Supreme Court once again twisted the law to give Republicans more power, allowing lawmakers in New York to hit pause on a fairer congressional map in their state. This decision follows a pattern: blatant and more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Supreme Court ruling allowing race-based immigration hampers relief from government misconduct, legal scholar argues * LAWRENCE -Immigration enforcement has drawn criticism and spurred protests across the country during President Donald Trump's second term, and the Supreme Court recently ruled that some of the controversial tactics agents have used to detain people can continue. A University of Kansas la more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Argues Ohio Preemption Power Does Not Violate Home Rule * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute filed its amicus brief in Columbus v. Ohio, calling on the Ohio Supreme Court to uphold Ohio's broad preemption power, arguing that the st more PR

NEW YORK, March 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification * Across the state of Kansas, transgender people are receiving letters informing them that their driver's licenses are invalid following the passage of a law that invalidates birth certificates and driver's licenses that do not reflect the bearer's sex assigned at birth. The law also prohibits transgender people from using bathrooms and facilit more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, March 3 through Saturday, March. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, March 3 4 p.m.: Pi Mu Epsilon Math Alumni Speaker Series featuring Allie more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, March 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU to Host Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11; Cases Announced * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University hosts the 2026 installment of the Illinois Supreme Court's Riding the Circuit program as justices hear oral arguments in two cases beginning 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. In People v. Marshall (No. 132129), the Illinois Supreme Court more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Supreme Court to Reverse Missouri Ruling Allowing Jury Override of Federal Pesticide Labels * "State juries cannot punish businesses for merely adhering to federal law by including EPA-approved labels on their products." -Cory L. Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click here for WLF's brief. (Washington, DC)-Yesterday Washington Legal more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Yale Law's Justin Driver Discusses 'The Fall of Affirmative Action' and Path Forward for Higher Education * Driver's work explores the United States Supreme Court's role in shaping public education and constitutional debates over race, speech and equality. His lecture, drawn from his latest book The Fall of Affirmative Action: Race, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Higher Education, traced the afterm more PR