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Immigration Newsletter for 2026-03-13 ( 58 items )  
'Dignity in the Fields': report documents conditions and outlines recommendations for Salinas farmworkers (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, March 12 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * 'Dignity in the Fields': report documents conditions and outlines recommendations for Salinas farmworkers * Press Inquiries Press Contact Emily Cerf ecerf@ucsc.edu Lea este articulo en espanol. Key takeaways * Low wages and unsafe working conditions have persisted over the last decade, while the increase in temporary and seasonal labor and increased immigration en more PR

5 Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Bowling Green for a Drug Trafficking Conspiracy (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky posted the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * 5 Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Bowling Green for a Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Bowling Green, KY - A federal grand jury in Bowling Green returned an Indictment on February 11, 2026, charging three men and two women with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, and other drug trafficking related offenses. U.S. Attor more PR

ACLU-Georgia: Advocacy Groups Demand ICE Stop Holding People in Inhumane Conditions at Atlanta's ICE Field Office (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Advocacy Groups Demand ICE Stop Holding People in Inhumane Conditions at Atlanta's ICE Field Office ICE's Atlanta Field Office has a room designed to hold people for no more than 12 hours, but it's being used for detainment lasting days or weeks at a time * On Friday, March 6, the ACLU of Georgia, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, and Project Sout more PR

Annual Conference at La Roche University to Explore Migration, Justice and Hope in Pittsburgh (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * Annual Conference at La Roche University to Explore Migration, Justice and Hope in Pittsburgh La Roche University and its Quainton Center for Global Engagement will host the annual Global Problems, Global Solutions conference on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Magdalen Chapel on the University's campus. This year's theme, "Global Crossroads: Migration, Justice and Hope in more PR

Bennet Joins Colorado Democrats to Demand Answers as ICE "Death Cards" Investigation Raises Oversight Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Joins Colorado Democrats to Demand Answers as ICE "Death Cards" Investigation Raises Oversight Concerns * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined his Colorado Democratic colleagues - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse, Diana DeGette, Brittany Pettersen, and Jason Crow - in requesting further information from the Department of Homela more PR

Bill Would Protect Names, Addresses of Law Enforcement Officers (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 13 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 12, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Bill Would Protect Names, Addresses of Law Enforcement Officers The Tennessee Senate voted late Monday to approve a bill (SB1464/HB2506) by Sen. Jack Johnson, R- Franklin, that would allow law enforcement agencies to withhold information about immigration enforcement and punish elected officials who do not follow the bill. Specifically, the  more PR

CAIR Md. Welcomes Federal Court Order Temporarily Halting ICE Detention Facility Plan, Calls for Project to Be Permanently Stopped (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * CAIR Md. Welcomes Federal Court Order Temporarily Halting ICE Detention Facility Plan, Calls for Project to Be Permanently Stopped The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed a federal court's decision ordering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to temporarily halt work on a proposed immigration detention facility i more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Gov. Walz Backs Senate DFL Plan for $40 Million Cash Handout to Illegal Immigrants (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 12, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * Gov. Walz backs Senate DFL plan for $40 million cash handout to illegal immigrants The two parties in St. Paul have very different priorities this session. For Republicans, the focus is "affordability;" for the DFL, it is gun control and immigration. Par more PR

CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: What Is at Stake in Hungary's Election? (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on March 11, 2026, involving fellow Donatienne Ruy and senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia Maria Snegovaya, both of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program: * * * What Is at Stake in Hungary's Election? On April 12, 2026, Hungarians will head to the polls for what could be the most consequential parliamentary elections in Europe this year. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who ha more PR

DeLauro Statement on Republicans Blocking Homeland Security Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * DeLauro Statement on Republicans Blocking Homeland Security Funding Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued a statement after Senate Republicans blocked funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the U.S. Coast Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FE more PR

Durbin Calls For Reforms To FISA Section 702 Ahead Of Its Expiration Next Month (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Reforms To FISA Section 702 Ahead Of Its Expiration Next Month * March 12, 2026 Durbin: "Congress has a responsibility to protect our national security and the privacy and civil liberties of Americans." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called for serious reforms  more PR

Durbin Calls For Reforms To FISA Section 702 Ahead Of Its Expiration Next Month (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Durbin Calls For Reforms To FISA Section 702 Ahead Of Its Expiration Next Month Durbin: "Congress has a responsibility to protect our national security and the privacy and civil liberties of Americans." * In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary C more PR

Durbin Discusses Credit Card Competition Act With National Restaurant Association (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Discusses Credit Card Competition Act With National Restaurant Association * March 12, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Illinois members of the National Restaurant Association to discuss the impact of credit card swipe fees, one of the highest operating costs for restaurants. Earlier this year, Durbin reintroduced his bipartisan Credit C more PR

Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Birthright Citizenship (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Birthright Citizenship U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned witnesses in today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on birthright citizenship as President Trump continues his thr more PR

Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Blocking Bill To Fund TSA, FEMA, And More While DHS Funding Negotiations Continue (10)
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Blocking Bill To Fund TSA, FEMA, And More While DHS Funding Negotiations Continue * March 11, 2026 Republicans continue to reject Democrats' commonsense reforms to ICE and CBP in the wake of the killing of American citizens WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciar more PR

Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Blocking Bill To Fund TSA, FEMA, And More While DHS Funding Negotiations Continue (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Blocking Bill To Fund TSA, FEMA, And More While DHS Funding Negotiations Continue Republicans continue to reject Democrats' commonsense reforms to ICE and CBP in the wake of the killing of American citizens * In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL),  more PR

El Salvadorian Illegal Alien Charged With Assaulting Federal Officers (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland posted the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * El Salvadorian Illegal Alien Charged With Assaulting Federal Officers An El Salvadorian illegal alien made his initial appearance in federal court today, in connection with an attack on federal law enforcement during a traffic stop. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland filed a criminal complaint against Santos Alvarenga-Ro more PR

Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: UK Home Office Increases Compliance Duties for Sponsor Licence Holders (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 13 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 12, 2026, by counsel Claire D Nilson and London paralegal Abilio Jaribu: * * * UK Home Office Increases Compliance Duties for Sponsor Licence Holders 6 March 2026 Update to Guidance for Sponsoring Foreign Workers At a Glance * Sponsors should ensure they provide sponsored workers with written information about their employment rights (for example, during onboarding or in more PR

FAIR Investigation Reveals 'Dangerous Trifecta' Policies in Eight States Enabling Widespread Noncitizen Voting (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * FAIR Investigation Reveals 'Dangerous Trifecta' Policies in Eight States Enabling Widespread Noncitizen Voting * Report Uncovers Thousands of Illegal Aliens on Voter Rolls, Stonewalling by Officials WASHINGTON-The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) today released an investigative report exposing how eight "worst offender" jurisdi more PR

Federal Inmate Sentenced for Threatening Bureau of Prisons Administrator (10)
BEAUMONT, Texas, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Federal inmate sentenced for threatening Bureau of Prisons Administrator A federal inmate has been sentenced to additional time in prison for threatening a prison official in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. John Robert Bond, 55, pleaded guilty to making threats against a federal official and was sentence more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Commentary: DOL General Counsel Directs Enforcement Away From Unionized Workplaces, Vows Max Compliance Assistance (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Steven M. Bernstein, regional managing partner and Labor Relations Group co-chair and Todd A. Lyon, partner and Labor Relations Group co-chair: * * * DOL General Counsel Directs Enforcement Away From Unionized Workplaces, Vows Max Compliance Assistance The US Labor Department just announced it will shift the focus of its investigation resources to non-union workplaces, promising to more PR

Grijalva, Stanton, Ansari Demand Answers on Surprise Facility Contract Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Grijalva, Stanton, Ansari Demand Answers on Surprise Facility Contract Awards Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07) joined Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) in sending two letters demanding answers about the recent $313.4 million contract awarded to GardaWorld Federal Services LLC (GardaWorld) by the Department of Homeland Securit more PR

Hoeven Calls for Department of Homeland Security to be Funded (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Calls for Department of Homeland Security to be Funded * Senator Recognizes DHS Employees for Working Without Pay to Protect U.S. Against Threats, Adversaries WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven stressed the need to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including agencies like the Transportation Security Adminis more PR

Human Rights Watch Posts Letter: Keep the World in the World Cup (10)
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following letter from Sport and Rights Alliance Executive Director Andrea Florence: * * * Keep the World in the World Cup Amsterdam, Netherlands, 11 March 2026 To: Mr. Gianni Infantino President Federation Internationale de Football Association FIFA-Strasse 20 Zurich, Switzerland Dear President Infantino, FIFA is planning the biggest World Cup ever: 48 teams, games in 16 cities across the U.S., Canad more PR

Human Rights Watch: Thailand - Don't Return Vietnamese Activist (10)
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Thailand: Don't Return Vietnamese Activist * The Thai authorities should immediately release Le Chi Thanh, a prominent Vietnamese anti-corruption activist, and ensure that he is not forcibly returned to Vietnam, Human Rights Watch said today. Le Chi Thanh's lawyers told Human Rights Watch that the Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok has been pressing Thai authorities to deport him as soon as possi more PR

Illegal Alien From Venezuela Arrested and Charged After Assaulting a Federal Agent and Grabbing His Gun While Resisting Arrest (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Illegal Alien from Venezuela Arrested and Charged after Assaulting a Federal Agent and Grabbing His Gun While Resisting Arrest An illegal alien from Venezuela was charged in a criminal complaint with assaulting a federal law enforcement officer and grabbing and possessing the officer's firearm - all of which occurred while the illegal a more PR

In 24 Hours, Senate Republicans Block Five Separate Bills to Fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, Coast Guard, & Other DHS Functions (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In 24 Hours, Senate Republicans Block Five Separate Bills to Fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, Coast Guard, & Other DHS Functions * Senate Republicans have now blocked Democratic attempts to fund critical parts of DHS six times in total Washington, D.C. - Over the last 24 hours, Senate Republicans have blocked five separate bills offered by Senate Democrats to fund key components of the Department of Home more PR

In 24 Hours, Senate Republicans Block Five Separate Bills to Fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, Coast Guard, & Other DHS Functions (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * In 24 Hours, Senate Republicans Block Five Separate Bills to Fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, Coast Guard, & Other DHS Functions Senate Republicans have now blocked Democratic attempts to fund critical parts of DHS six times in total * Over the last 24 hours, Senate Republicans have blocked five separate bills offered by Senate Democrats more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER" (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and emphasized that Democrats are pushing back against Donald Trump and Republicans to keep our nation out of another forever war and to tackle the real  more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER" (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and emphasized that Democrats are pushing back against Donald Trump and Republicans to keep our nation out of another forever war and to tackle the real problems American families more PR

Legislature passes AGO-request Immigrant Worker Protection Act (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 12 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Legislature passes AGO-request Immigrant Worker Protection Act * The Legislature has passed the Immigrant Worker Protection Act. Attorney General Nick Brown requested the bill to increase fairness and transparency in the workplace for immigrant workers. It now goes to the Governor to be signed into law. What the law will do if signed HB 2105, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Or more PR

Lujan Introduces Legislative Package to Hold ICE and CBP Accountable, Increase Transparency, and Make Communities Safer (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- 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 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 (LOCATE) Act. The  more PR

Malaysia: Rohingya Refugees Held Indefinitely in Inhumane and Degrading Conditions (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following news release: * * * Malaysia: Rohingya Refugees Held Indefinitely in Inhumane and Degrading Conditions (KUALA LUMPUR) - A new investigation by Fortify Rights in Malaysia reveals how many Rohingya refugees are detained indefinitely in inhumane and degrading conditions-sometimes for years-without legal recourse or access to judicial review. The new refugee registration s more PR

Man Sentenced For Threatening to Murder Federal Agents (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Man Sentenced For Threatening to Murder Federal Agents CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Johnathan Trent Thomas, 27, of Linwood, N.C., was sentenced today to 15 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for making threats to murder federal officers to impede, intimidate, or interfere with the performance of their offici more PR

McMaster University: Linguistics Professor Victor Kuperman Awarded a 2026 Killam Fellowship (10)
HAMILTON, Ontario, March 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Linguistics professor Victor Kuperman awarded a 2026 Killam Fellowship Kuperman's research project will focus on using AI to improve adult literacy, especially for newcomers to Canada. By Sara Laux, Faculty of Humanities Victor Kuperman, a professor in McMaster's Linguistics and Languages department and the Canada Research Chair in Psycholinguistics, has been awarded a 2026 Dorothy Killam Fellowship, one of more PR

Murray Calls Out Republicans for Again Blocking Bill to Fund TSA, FEMA, & Cyber Defense Agency (10)
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray Calls Out Republicans for Again Blocking Bill to Fund TSA, FEMA, & Cyber Defense Agency * Senate Republicans once again block Murray's bill to fund everything at DHS but ICE and Border Patrol, as they drag their feet on common-sense reforms to protect Americans from violence at the hands of ICE Murray : "Democrats are not going to write a blank check for rogue agencies that are tramplin more PR

Murray, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, Pushing Back Against the Trump Administration to Protect Wages and Overtime for Home Care Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, Pushing Back Against the Trump Administration to Protect Wages and Overtime for Home Care Workers * The Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act would codify rights to minimum wage and overtime pay for home care workers and domestic workers As Trump and Republicans strip home care workers of their right to minimum wage and o more PR

Padilla Continues to Reject Funding for Trump's ICE and CBP (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Continues to Reject Funding for Trump's ICE and CBP * WATCH : Republicans block Padilla, Schiff bill to fund FEMA for the rest of the shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, issued the following statement after voting against additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  more PR

Pettersen Leads CO Dem Delegation in Demanding Answers from DHS Following Reports of Secret ICE Holding Cells in Colorado (10)
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Pettersen Leads CO Dem Delegation in Demanding Answers from DHS Following Reports of Secret ICE Holding Cells in Colorado * Today, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) led Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Jason Crow (CO-06) in pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyo more PR

Ranking Member Markey: Trump's ICE is a Disaster for America's Main Streets (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey: Trump's ICE is a Disaster for America's Main Streets Markey Condemns Trump Immigration Tactics and Releases Comprehensive Impact Report, "Know Your Rights" Guide for Small Businesses * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today condemned the Trump administration's cr more PR

Refugees, Asylum, & Immigration Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Holds Public Hearing on the Impact of the United States's Forced... (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * Refugees, Asylum, & Immigration Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Holds Public Hearing on the Impact of the United States's Forced... A coalition of 22 immigrants' rights organizations participated today more PR

Rep. Neguse Attempts to Inspect "Secret" ICE Holding Facility On Western Slope (10)
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse Attempts to Inspect "Secret" ICE Holding Facility On Western Slope * Lafayette, CO - Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse attempted to conduct a congressional oversight inspection at 100 Midland Ave. in Glenwood Springs. According to concerning public reporting, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) () is maintaining at the unmarked location at least one of nine purported " more PR

Reverse Restrictions and Repression of Protests Around the World (10)
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Reverse Restrictions and Repression of Protests Around the World * Human Rights Watch is increasingly alarmed at severe restrictions on and repression of protests around the world, often under the guise of countering terrorism or invoking emergency powers, and the use of excessive and lethal force. We have documented the brutal repression of protests in Iran, where security forces countrywid more PR

Savani Group Owners and Associate Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Savani Group Owners and Associate Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy Brothers Bhaskar Savani, Arun Savani, and their Associate Operated a Criminal Enterprise for More Than a Decade * United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that three individuals were convicted today at trial in connection with a racketeering consp more PR

Senate Republicans Again Block Bill to Fund TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard & Cyber Defense Agency (10)
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Again Block Bill to Fund TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard & Cyber Defense Agency * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senate Republicans once again blocked a straightforward bill to fund every agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -except Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Office of the Secretary -while Congressional Rep more PR

Senator Collins Delivers Floor Remarks on DHS Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Senator Collins Delivers Floor Remarks on DHS Shutdown U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today to urge Democrats to come to the table to work to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A full transcript of Senator Collins' remarks are as follow more PR

Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Answers on Surprise Facility Contract Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Answers on Surprise Facility Contract Awards * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led U.S. Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) on two letters demanding answers about the recent $313.4 million contract awarded to GardaWorld Federal Services LLC (GardaWorld) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to renov more PR

State Department Issues Information Collection Notice on Application for A, G or NATO Visa (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the coll more PR

Stauber Introduces Legislation to Stop Somali Childcare Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Introduces Legislation to Stop Somali Childcare Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced his Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act, legislation that strengthens penalties for childcare providers who defraud the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program. The introduction of this legislation follows recent shocking revelations of widespread fraud occurr more PR

TheDream.US: Sen. Cortez Masto Makes Powerful Case for Dreamers and The Dream Act on Senate Floor (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Sen. Cortez Masto Makes Powerful Case for Dreamers and The Dream Act on Senate Floor In an important Senate floor speech today, Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto shared 10 stories of Dreamers being targeted for detention and deportation under this administration and made a powerful case for why protections and passage of the bip more PR

Treasury Continues to Disrupt Hamas' Sham Charity Network as the Group Refuses to Disarm (10)
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Treasury Continues to Disrupt Hamas' Sham Charity Network as the Group Refuses to Disarm Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating four sham charities that directly fund Hamas's Military Wing and its terrorist activities militants and enable the group to sustain its terrorist operations. Hamas continues to rely on deceitful more PR

Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy Topic of White Paper From CRS (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12667) on March 11, 2026, by cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran: * * * The Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy On March 6, 2026, the White House released President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America (the strategy). The document builds upon earlier cyber-related actions and describe the Administration's policies and postures on cybersecurity. This Insight describes more PR

Two Maryland Residents Admit to Drug Trafficking in the Eastern Panhandle (10)
CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release: * * * Two Maryland Residents Admit to Drug Trafficking in the Eastern Panhandle MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Two Maryland residents have admitted to selling illegal narcotics in Berkeley County, West Virginia, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Terrell Antonio Henderson, 34, of Halethorpe, Maryland, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting more PR

Udacity, Part of Accenture, Launches Accredited MBA to Train the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders (10)
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Udacity, Part of Accenture, Launches Accredited MBA to Train the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders * Groundbreaking program can be completed for less than $5,000, democratizing access to one of the most in-demand roles in the AI economy * Hands-on curriculum includes courses on AI transformation, business intelligence, growth marketing, and more * Udaci more PR

VIDEO: Senate Republicans Block Rosen's Attempt to Pay TSA Agents (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Senate Republicans Block Rosen's Attempt to Pay TSA Agents * Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senate Republicans blocked Senator Jacky Rosen's (D-NV) attempt to pass her bill to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers amidst the Republican shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Travelers across the country are facing hours-long  more PR

WATCH: Baldwin Fights to Fund Homeland Security & Leave Door Open to Reining in ICE (10)
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Baldwin Fights to Fund Homeland Security & Leave Door Open to Reining in ICE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor after Republicans again blocked legislation to fund critical agencies at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) like the Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Federal Emergency Management Admini more PR

WATCH: Senate Republicans Block Sens. Schiff, Padilla's Bill to Reopen FEMA (10)
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Senate Republicans Block Sens. Schiff, Padilla's Bill to Reopen FEMA * Schiff: "We reject the false choice that the Majority would give us - that we cannot reform ICE until we agreed to give ICE billions more... Let's pass this commonsense bill and reopen FEMA today." Washington, D.C. -Today, Senate Republicans blocked the passage of U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla's (both D-C more PR

York University: Prof Wins Dorothy Killam Fellowship to Research Cultural Importance of Chinese Canadian Artists (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, March 12 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Prof wins Dorothy Killam Fellowship to research cultural importance of Chinese Canadian artists By Sandra McLean Whether it's through art or food, or something else entirely, immigrant communities have changed the fabric of this country's culture, becoming part of the story Canadians tell about themselves. But too often the intertwining of these stories goes unnoticed. Take food. It can serve as an unassu more PR