WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * "Not Sustainable for Our National Security": Homeland Republicans Urge Democrats to End Their DHS Shutdown on House Floor This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans took to the floor of the House of Representatives to urge final passage of full-year funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as we approach we more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- First Focus Campaign for Children posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * 125 Organizations Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Children Before Vote on DHS Funding Advocates demand "meaningful, enforceable safeguards" * First Focus Campaign for Children and the Coalition on Human Needs led 123 other national and local organizations in an email to lawmakers today urging them to prioritize the safety and well-being of children as they vote on fiscal year 2026 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * 2026 UnidosUS Capital Awards Recognizes Senator Alex Padilla's Leadership and Presents Public Service Award to Center for Taxpayer Rights and Democracy Forward * At premier Latino gathering in Washington, Latino leaders deliver a call to defend civil rights WASHINGTON, DC -Last night, UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, hosted its annual Capital Awards more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * AFPI Applauds Unanimous SCOTUS Ruling to Uphold Immigration Court Asylum Decisions The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Chief Legal Affairs Officer Leigh Ann O'Neill in support of the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of the United States which affirmed that federal courts must defer to immigration judges on asylum decisions unless t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * AFPI Experts Applaud Indiana Governor Mike Braun for Signing SB 76 into Law The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) applauds Indiana Governor Mike Braun for signing Senate Bill 76 into law, marking a major step forward for immigration enforcement and the protection of American workers in the Hoosier State. With SB 76 now enacted, Indiana joins a growing number of states streng more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Needs Structural Reform, Not Leadership Swaps Following hearings convened by the Senate and House Judiciary Committees, in which Kristi Noem testified, the President dismissed her and appointed Senator Markwayne Mullin to the position. Alianza Americas, a netw more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Paves New Path for Kristi Noem On Thursday afternoon, it was announced that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem had been removed from her position. However, she is still in President Trump's Administration, as she has been moved to a new role as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Meanwhile, Trump has nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin (OK) to take over the Department of Homeland Secu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNjou) -- American Psychiatric Association journals released research focusing on bipolar disorder treatment, schizophrenia, and barriers to eating disorder care. The latest issues of The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services are available online for clinicians and researchers across the U.S. The American Journal of Psychiatry (https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/toc/ajp/current) features a study on preventing PTSD symptoms in combat-deploying soldiers throug more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Another week, another nearly 400 more charged in SDTX's relentless border enforcement efforts * HOUSTON - A total of 395 cases have been filed against 396 people in immigration and related matters from Feb. 27-March 5 in continuing enforcement actions to protect the southern border, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Criminal complaints allege 23 p more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, March 6 -- The Campaign for Southern Equality issued the following news: * * * Anti-Trans Forces Increasingly Target Healthcare Access for Transgender Adults By Emma Chinn After years of escalating attacks at the state and now federal level, restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare for youth are widespread, and their impacts are undeniable. Twenty-seven states have passed outright bans on gender-affirming care for youth, and clinics in states without bans are en more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago React to the Firing of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem * Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago issue the following statement about the firing of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Budzinski Votes "NO" on Additional ICE Funding Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted against a FY26 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill that would fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at $10.3 billion for Fiscal Year 2026. This marks the third time Congresswoman Budzinski has voted against additional funding for ICE. "Just this  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Arrest of Nebraska Man Who Allegedly Threatened Man from Africa with a Gun, Made Anti-Immigrant Remarks The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest on hate crime charges of a Nebraska man who allegedly threatened a man from Africa with a gun and made anti-immigrant remarks. A more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 6 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives posted the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Director of Migrante Alberta Marco Luciano: * * * Unpacking Alberta's anti-immigrant and anti-constitutional referendums Alberta is aiming to use anti-migrant xenophobia to promote an agenda of deregulation and privatization * Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently sparked heated debates by announcing a series of referendum questions, mostly related to immigration a more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 6 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives posted the following commentary by Rachel Pettigrew: * * * Will Canada govern AI for the public good? Beyond the AI race, Canada must take real steps to create a sovereign and democratic AI--and do so in coordination with other middle powers * This year, India hosted the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in a historically significant shift, becoming the first Global South nation to convene world leaders to deba more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * The opposition to emissions-free nuclear power There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. Editorial note: What follows is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch report for the Opposition to Nuclear Energy movement. * * * Opposition to Nuclear En more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2026 by Greta Bedekovics entitled "The SAVE America Act Explained: How the New 'Show Your Papers' Voting Bill Is Even More Extreme Than the SAVE Act." Here is the introduction and summary: * * * Congressional Republicans have rebranded the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as the SAVE America Act, and supporters of the legislation are seemingly intent on ramming it through  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is Weakening America's Labor Market The U.S. labor market showed new signs of strain in February as the economy shed 92,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 4.4 percent, well below expectations, according to today's employment report. New analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/immigrants-make-the-labor-market-great/) from the Center  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 6 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Change Agents in Real Time: What Justice Demands of the Next Generation * The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) held a conversation with Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson as part of Vanderbilt Law School's Black History Month celebration, framed by the theme "From Pioneers to Progress: 70 Years of Black Legal Advancement in the Face of Resistance." The discussion focused on modern leade more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CHC and Alianza Americas Host Briefing on Urgent TPS Crisis Facing Central American Families Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in collaboration with Alianza Americas, hosted a congressional briefing on the urgent situation facing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, highlighting the economic contributions of TPS holders and the growing u more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Opposes Funding Bill that Fails to Protect Americans' Civil Rights and Security * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was unable to support a full-year, Fiscal Year 2026 funding bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Today's bill offer more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Push Back on ICE Plans for Warehouse Detention Facility in Washington County * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth,, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-MD) pushed back on the Trump Administ more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Seek Action, Answers from Trump Administration on Reported Legionella Outbreak at Baltimore Federal Building * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-MD) presse more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Supports Presidential War Powers and Urges Washington Democrats to End the Shutdown on Homeland Security * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted in support of President Trump's military action in Iran. Six days after President Trump took decisive action to disarm Iran's deadly terrorist regime through Operation Epic Fury, the House of Representatives voted more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Kristi Noem * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on President Trump firing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem: "Kristi Noem has been a disaster for North Carolina. Our state and our country are better off with her gone. "Noem personally withheld disaster aid from communities  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Criminal Illegal Alien in ICE Custody Passes Away in Natchez, Mississippi * Natchez, MS -Pejman Karshenas Najafabadi, a 59-year-old criminal illegal alien from Iran, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of fentanyl, theft, and had been previously arrested for several other crimes, passed away in ICE cu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Criminal Illegal Alien in ICE Custody Passes Away in Scottsdale, Arizona * SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -Emanuel Cleeford Damas, a criminal illegal alien from Haiti currently facing criminal charges for assault and battery, died at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center (SOMC) John C. Lincoln Medical Center while in ICE custody on March 2, 2026, at Scottsdal more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DIGNITY Act Surpasses 75 Stakeholder Endorsements as National Support Grows * Washington, D.C. - Support for the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393) (link is external) continues to grow, with the legislation now surpassing 75 endorsements from organizations across the faith, business, national security, and civic sectors. The supporters represent a wide range of voices, from faith leaders and employers to veter more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following report on Feb. 23, 2026 by Josh Bivens entitled "The Trump administration's macroeconomic agenda harms affordability and raises inequality." Here are the key takeaways: * * * The Trump administration's unwise policy agenda has the potential to do great damage to U.S. families--and this is true even if it does not lead to recession or spiking inflation in the near term. While this agenda has heightened the risk more PR

SAN RAFAEL, California, March 7 -- The First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: * * * FAC Prevails in Public Records Lawsuit for Ventura County Sheriff's Immigration Operation Video Footage Representing Buen Vecino in its lawsuit to compel disclosure of public records, the First Amendment Coalition and attorneys Gregory Pleasants and Shaffy Moeel have reached a settlement agreement with Ventura County and its sheriff to disclose video footage showing what deputy sheriffs d more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of issued the following national summary of the Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Overall Economic Activity Overall economic activity increased at a slight to moderate pace in seven of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts, while the number of Districts reporting flat or declining activity increased from four in the prior period to five in the current period. Although consumer spending increased slightly on balance, two Districts reported ongoin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Economic activity was flat on balance, with mixed results across sectors. Consumer spending showed no change overall as increased spending on goods was offset by decreased tourism and hospitality spending. Manufacturing activity rose modestly, nonfinancial services activity edged up, and financial services activity was stable. Bank loan volumes and l more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Seventh District rose slightly over the reporting period and contacts expected a slight increase in activity over the next year. Manufacturing demand rose modestly; consumer spending and construction and real estate activity rose slightly; employment and business spending were flat on balance; and nonbusiness contacts saw no c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District was down slightly since the previous report. Employment declined slightly and labor demand was mostly unchanged. Prices increased modestly and wage growth was moderate. Consumer spending fell, construction activity was moderately lower, and manufacturing decreased at a moderate pace. Agricultural conditions  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel: No More Funding for ICE Without Commonsense Reforms * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after again voting against a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the federal agency that includes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "The proposed legislation provides billions more for ICE without a single meaningful reform or saf more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Free Press Condemns ICE Arrest of Colombian Journalist Seeking Political Asylum Nashville reporter's detention by federal immigration officials poses a grave threat to press freedom and the public's right to know * On Friday, Free Press condemned immigration officials for the targeting, arrest and detention of journalist more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Measure To Fund TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after Senate Republicans' move to block a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill that would fund the vast majority of DHS, with the exception of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection  more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 6 -- The Canadian Department of Justice, an arm of the Canadian government, posted the following news release: * * * The Government of Canada announces the expansion of the London Justice Centre to help at-risk young adults London, Ontario - Department of Justice Canada - The expansion of the London Justice Centre into a dedicated community space in Youth Opportunities Unlimited's new downtown facility, Joan's Place, is increasing access to justice and reducing the risk more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Demands Transparency from ICE on Arrests in Massachusetts * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons demanding full transparency and accountability about ICE arrests and detention practices in Massachusetts. Governor Healey  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, March 6 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Highlights Major Wins for Oregonians in 2026 Legislative Session * Salem, OR -The 2026 legislative session ended with major wins for stabilizing essential services for vulnerable Oregonians, fostering a stronger economic future for the state, and Governor Tina Kotek's efforts to make Oregon more affordable for working families. "I want to thank legislators for working together to de more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Troy Edgar, Trump's Nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador * WASHINGTON- Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, introduced Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar, President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador, at a nominations hearing. Remar more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * House Judiciary Committee Passes Landmark McClintock Immigration Legislation, Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act * Washington, D.C. - The House Judiciary Committee today passed Congressman Tom McClintock's H.R. 7640, the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act. The bill asserts federal supremacy over enforcement of immigration law by pre-empting so-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions from interfering wit more PR

NEW YORK, March 6 [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: * * * ICE Detention of Nashville Journalist is an "Alarming Threat" to Press Freedom * (WASHINGTON) - PEN America expressed alarm today at the ICE detention of Nashville Noticias journalist Estefany Rodriguez in Tennessee. Rodriguez, who has a work permit and an active asylum case, came to the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Even the Washington Post Editorial Board Thinks The Democrat Shutdown Puts the American People at Risk The Washington Post Editorial Board published an editorial on the potential risks of a prolonged shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically following the recent strike on Iran and the shooting in Austin, TX, that is being  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction of 1995 (PRA), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), requested the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) conduct an emergency review and approval of a revision to a currently approved collection of information. EOIR requested and OMB granted emergency ap more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions fro more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs "The Dalilah Law" to prevent illegal immigrants from getting CDLs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) co-sponsored "The Dalilah Law," which cracks down on states, including Pennsylvania, that give out commercial driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. In February, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) finalized a rule (link is external) to stop unqua more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Introduces Legislative Package to Hold ICE and CBP Accountable, Increase Transparency, and Make Communities Safer * Legislative Efforts Follow Major DHS Scandals, Killings of American Citizens Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the Homeland Security Improvement Act, DHS Hiring Review Act, and the Location Updates for Custody and Transparency Enforcement Act  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Seek Action, Answers from Trump Administration on Reported Legionella Outbreak at Baltimore Federal Building * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume, Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) pressed the Trump Administration for answers arou more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Seek Action, Answers from Trump Administration on Reported Legionella Outbreak at Baltimore Federal Building * WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on March 6, 2026: * * * MGMA Supports Policies Advancing the Next Generation of America's Health Care Workforce MGMA applauds the Subcommittee on Health for convening this important hearing on strengthening the healthcare workforce and for its focus on addressing shortages in rural and underserved communities. * To: The Honorable Vern Buchanan, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on He more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 6 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Library to host exhibit opening highlighting Japanese American farming family * A new exhibit at New Mexico State University brings to light the story of a Japanese American farming family whose work helped shape the agricultural and social landscape of southern New Mexico, underscoring the university's commitment to preserving underrepresented histories and advancing community-engage more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Luria & Richmond Democrats Stand with Illegal Immigrant Criminals over Virginians Last weekend, a Virginia mother was fatally stabbed at a bus stop by an illegal immigrant with over THIRTY prior arrests. Now, out of touch Elaine Luria's best friend Abigail Spanberger is refusing to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain this violent criminal after endingcooperation with the ag more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NJ-07 Dems Call to Abolish ICE Newly surfaced video shows NJ-07 Democrats Brian Varela, Tina Shah, Megan O'Rourke, Beth Adubato, and Michael Roth calling to abolish ICE. This unhinged policy would threaten the safety and security of New Jerseyans and law enforcement officers, encourage illegal immigration, and give criminals a free pass. "These radical Democrats have zero respect for the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Soft-on-Crime Shannon & Richmond Democrats Stand with Illegal Immigrant Criminals over Virginians Last weekend, a Virginia mother was fatally stabbed at a bus stop by an illegal immigrant with over THIRTY prior arrests. Now, out of touch soft-on-crime Shannon Taylor's best friend Abigail Spanberger is refusing to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain this violent criminal aft more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Vindman & Richmond Democrats Stand with Illegal Immigrant Criminals over Virginians Last weekend, a Virginia mother was fatally stabbed at a bus stop by an illegal immigrant with over THIRTY prior arrests. Now, out of touch Eugene Vindman's best friend Abigail Spanberger is refusing to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain this violent criminal after endingcooperation with th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- Registered voters in Pennsylvania express strong support for constitutional protections and democratic foundations according to data released by the Franklin and Marshall College Poll. The survey, conducted in February and March, reveals widespread opposition to proposed changes in election oversight and specific law enforcement tactics used by federal agents. Berwood Yost, director of the poll, stated that while many residents feel dissatisfied with the current  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * People of Maryland's Sixth District Speak Out Against ICE's Washington County Warehouse * Nearly 5,000 Sixth District constituents respond to a survey from Congresswoman April, expressing overwhelming opposition to the facility Washington, DC-Yesterday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) submitted a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to elevate the voices of her const more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Horsford Introduce Bill to Pay Essential Homeland Employees During Shutdown * Allows DHS to use unspent "One Big Beautiful Bill" funds Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Homeland Security Continuity and Accountability Act, legislation to ensure critical national security functions continue operating and federal emplo more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSrep) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - March 6, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin Littler WPI Releases Survey Report on 2025' more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Garcia Demand Answers from DHS on Conflicting Data on Detention, Deportation of DACA Recipients * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) questioned the Department of Homeland Security and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over the contradictory information provided to Congress regarding the arrest and deportation of beneficiaries of the Deferred Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Legislation to Nullify President's Expensive Restrictions on H-1B Workers * March 06, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced legislation to nullify President Trump's September 2025 proclamation, which imposed rigid wage level requirements and $100,000 fees for employers of H-1B workers. The Welcoming International Success Act w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Craig, Omar Demand Answers from DHS Following Visit to ICE Detention Center at Whipple Federal Building * Shortly before their oversight visit, all detainees were transported out of the facility EAGAN, MN - Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) demanded answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following their oversight visit to the Immigration  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER DEMANDS DHS REFORMS, VOTES AGAINST ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement after the House voted on Department of Homeland Security appropriations: "I again voted to refuse giving any additional funds to the Department of Homeland Security until we fully address the abuses of ICE and CBP and hold the bad actors to accoun more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott: No ICE Funding Without Reforms * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026.: "Donald Trump initiated a reckless war of choice with Iran, but that does not mean Congress must continue funding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without meaningfu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Demands Trump Administration End Government Contracts with Juvenile Detention Facilities That Allow Abuse of Children Letter Calls for Full Investigation Into Trump Administration's $9.2 Million Contract to Abraxas Alliance, Despite Decades of Reported Abuse and Negligence * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called on the Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Block Bill to Pay TSA Agents, Fund FEMA & Cyber Defense Agency as They Drag Their Feet on Common-Sense Reforms to Protect Americans from Violence at the Hands of ICE * Murray: "It has become all too clear that Republicans would rather keep DHS shut down than work with Democrats to prevent more Americans from being killed by masked federal agents." Murray : "Instead of blockin more PR

SALEM, Oregon, March 6 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Session ends with mix of victories and unfinished business * The Legislature officially adjourned Friday, March 6, ending a 33-day legislative session that felt like both a marathon and a sprint (or most accurately, like sprinting a marathon). Of 304 bills introduced, the Legislative Assembly adopted over one-third. OSBA will work with our partners at the Coalition of Orego more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Shift in DHS Leadership Highlights Need to Stop Funding for ICE and Border Patrol * Today, President Trump announced that he was dismissing his secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristi Noem. National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) Director of Policy Azadeh Erfani responded with the following statement: "Kristi Noem was the most recent  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on Yesterday's DHS Funding Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding yesterday's vote to advance funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): "I emphatically voted NO to funding for the Department of Homeland Security." "My stance and the position of House Democrats has been clear:  more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul * "Today, I met with Tom Homan to make a straightforward appeal: Help us keep New Yorkers safe by ending aggressive and unlawful ICE operations in this state. No more militarized raids, no more plans for large-scale detention centers and no more attacks on law-abiding people who call New York home. "President Trump promised he would not engage in a federal i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Syrian national extradited to the US as part of HSI El Paso human smuggling investigation * EL PASO, Texas - A Syrian national wanted in the United States for conspiracy to smuggle special interest illegal aliens into the country, was extradited March 4 to El Paso. For the past year and a half, Homeland Security Investigations El Paso investigated the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Trump and Now-Ousted Noem Have Used Immigration Enforcement as a Weapon Against Reproductive Freedom * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: Friday, March 6, 2026 Yesterday, on the heels of two days of combative congressional hearing appearances, Trump fired Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary and is tapping more PR

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US Abortion Restrictions Causing Preventable Deaths * State restrictions on abortion, since the Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that the US constitution does not confer a right to abortion, are creating risks to pregnant people nationwide. Women are dying preventable deaths because abortion care is denied or delayed due to state restrictions. Thirteen states enforce complete abortion bans, while  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * Victory! Ninth Circuit Upholds Refugee Freeze * FAIR showed Trump can bar entry WASHINGTON-The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has vacated an injunction a lower court had issued against President Trump's executive order barring the entry of all refugees into the United States. The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) had filed a  more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Holds a Briefing to Update New Yorkers on Meeting With Border Czar Tom Homan * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul held a briefing in the Red Room to update New Yorkers on her meeting with White House Border Czar Tom Homan. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). A more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 7 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne Law puts legal education to work for the community At Wayne State University Law School, learning goes hand in hand with serving the community. Through a wide range of clinics and outreach efforts, Wayne Law students provide vital legal assistance to individuals, families and organizations across Detroit and Michigan. Under the supervision of experienced faculty who lead the clinics and initiatives, s more PR