WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Petitions the Trump Administration to Repeal DEI Requirements for Federally Regulated Banks * Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal petition for rulemaking with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), demanding that the agency end regulations that require banks regulated by the FHFA to promote "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI). This filing follows another petition rece more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requ more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state agencies doing business with the federal governme more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on cont more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts (PDF) that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contractors more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose unclear and confusing requirements on federal contracto more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contractin more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contractors that may d more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contracto more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Diversity Lab to Close After Funding Pressures * Diversity Lab, a legal industry organization focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, is shutting down after facing funding pressures tied to scrutiny from the Trump administration, according to Bloomberg Law. The closure comes nearly four months after the group paused a core DEI program and furloughed most staff, citing depleted operating funds  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Coast Guard is re-opening its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, inviting proposals aimed at advancing research and development in oil spill preparedness and response in the Great Lakes region. This initiative supports the Coast Guard's Great Lakes Oil Spill Center of Expertise's mission to enhance capabilities and address challenges related to oil spill incidents. This amendment includes updated provisions and clauses, such as addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination b more CTR

WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * "The Arena" Episode Ten: Protecting Americans from Fraud with FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson * On this week's episode of "The Arena," Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Andrew Ferguson, joins AFL President Gene Hamilton, AFL General Counsel Julie Strauss, and AFL Vice President Dan Epstein to discuss what the FTC is and how it serves the American people. This episode covers: * The indictment  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * ABA President Michelle A. Behnke calls Equity Summit 2026 "a step towards action" ABA Equity Summit 2026, which highlights innovative approaches and practical strategies to remove barriers and expand opportunity in the legal profession and justice system, will be held virtually June 23-24. "Diversity does not weaken our profession, it strengthens it," said ABA President Michelle A. Behnke, who will deliver opening remarks at the summ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Addiction Science Defense Network, headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has issued a public comment letter opposing the Office of Management and Budget's proposal to revise federal grantmaking regulations in a manner that would grant political appointees enhanced authority over federal research funding decisions. The network, which represents tens of thousands of scientists, clinicians, practitioners, scientific and professional societies, national organizations, and community stakeholders, warns that the rul more ST

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from a June 4, 2026, hearing on supporting farmers and ranchers through trade, nutrition policy and farm security: * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture since we last met nearly one year ago. I am proud of the work we are doing, under the bold leadership of Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Celebrates Appropriations Committee Advancing America First Homeland Security Funding Bill * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Homeland Security funding bill for fiscal year 2027 early this morning. "Securing our nation means protecting the heartland, and the Homeland Security funding bill for 2027 does exactly that," said Congressman Alford. "Beyond pr more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contract more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Chicago's Congressional Delegation Defends CPS's Students, Educators, Parents Against Republican Attacks * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) led the members of Chicago's Congressional delegation, Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), in a letter condemning the Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Council for Global Equality has urged the U.S. Department of State to reissue its proposed information collection notice concerning Foreign Assistance Recordkeeping Requirements. The group submitted a public comment letter outlining serious concerns about the Department's current approach to implementing new recordkeeping mandates outlined in several final rules related to foreign assistance funding. The Department of State's policy initiative, known collectively as the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistan more ST

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on June 9, 2026: * * * CRC News: SPLC Coverage A compilation of recent coverage of of the SPLC scandal that uses CRC research. - In late April the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for (according to the U.S. Department of Justice news release) "wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering." Among its claims, the government alleges that the SPLC was secretly funding the very racist extremists that the more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 12 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Scholarship at Calvin: A Year of Research, Innovation, and Global Impact What does it look like to learn from faculty who are actively shaping their fields? At Calvin, professors aren't just teaching--they're researching, publishing, presenting, and contributing to conversations happening across the globe. From local communities to international conferences, our faculty are bringing expertise, curiosity, and faith-informed perspective into the wide more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE SURVEY: Law professors report widespread self-censorship and fear of speaking freely * PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2026 -A new survey of law school faculty paints a bleak picture of free speech and inquiry in the legal academy, with respondents reporting self-censorship, political litmus tests, and attacks on speech from the left and right alike. Over the course of a month and a half, the Foundation for Individ more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE SURVEY: Law professors report widespread self-censorship and fear of speaking freely * PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2026 -A new survey of law school faculty paints a bleak picture of free speech and inquiry in the legal academy, with respondents reporting self-censorship, political litmus tests, and attacks on speech from the left and right alike. Over the course of a month and a half, the Foundation for Individu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * New Lawsuit Demands EEOC Records on the Agency's Solicitation of White Men's Discrimination Complaints * The Lawyers' Committee and NAACP filed the lawsuit after the EEOC failed to respond to the original FOIA request by the April deadline WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the NAACP, represented by Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law and Lawyers for Good Government, filed a Freedom of Information Act ( more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that impose unclear requirements on contractor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * New Lawsuit Demands EEOC Records on White Men's Discrimination Complaints * June 8, 2026 Media Contacts Communications@naacpnet.org lawyerscommittee@fenton.co m LCrawford@lawyerscommittee.org WASHINGTON - Today, the NAACP, represented by Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law and Lawyers for Good Government, filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for reco more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 10 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Kelly Malcom and Kayte Spector-Bagdady: * * * The Bioethics of Data and A.I. in Healthcare An Interview with Professor Kayte Spector-Bagdady - Season four of The Fundamentals is here, and we're celebrating by doing a special two-episode release to launch the season! On this episode of the Fundamentals, we talked to Professor Kayte Spector-Bagdady, the George E. Wantz Professor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Hold Federal Employees Accountable for AI Censorship * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Preventing AI Censorship Act to give American citizens the right to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Preventing AI Censorship Act extends the framework of Rep. Hageman's First Amendment Accountability Act ( more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Secures 29 Wins For America's Military In FY27 NDAA Markup * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 8, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) secured 29 amendments during the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup, delivering wins across military readiness and merit, accountability, women's safety, public health, animal welfare, and South Carolina's coastal industry. The amendments reflect Congresswoman Mace's commitment to a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * SBA Reforms 8(a) Business Development Program to End Racial Discrimination in Federal Contracting Agency issues new proposed rule to dismantle race-based admissions - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released a proposed rule to end racial discrimination in the 8(a) Business Development Program and dismantle the race-based admissions framework that previously barred Americans of certain races from accessing 8 more PR