BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session. In a letter to congressional leaders, AG Campbell and the coalition called on Congress to pa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Ahead of Senate Floor Action, Pressley, Gillen Urge Senators to Extend TPS for Haitians, Protect Haitian and American Lives Senate Bill Follows Successful House Passage of Pressley's Discharge Petition to Extend TPS for Haitians - Today, ahead of Senate floor action to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, alongside Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), urged Se more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Statement on Rushed Republican Government Funding Bill * Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the House passage of a partisan Continuing Resolution: "Over and over again, Republicans have refused to fund the government in a way that prioritizes the American people and lowers costs. Instead, they've repeatedly shut down the government so that they could rip health care away from millions of A more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * An office with a view: Meet MSU's carillonist * Call it his office or his stage -one thing is certain: Jonathan Lehrer has the most unique desk space of any Spartan employee. For the past four years, Lehrer is the man making music at the top of Beaumont Tower. Educated at the Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn," International Institute of Carillon Arts, in Mechelen, Belgium, Lehrer is Michigan State University's carillonist. What does your posi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Asian Americans Advancing Justice Opposes Final Federal Public Charge Rule * Contact Aleisha Flores (771)-233-8202 aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org Liana Liang lliang@ajsocal.org James Woo media@advancingjustice-atlanta.org Angela Lin alin@advancingjustice-chicago.org Asian Americans Advancing Justice, the nation's largest affiliation of independent Asian American civil rights organizations, issues the follo more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to pass H.R. 1689, which would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The letter also calls on Congress to pass legislation that would allow for judicial oversight of TPS decisions and provide TPS holders wit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on July 22, 2026, by Victoria Hunter Gibney, senior research analyst on the Income and Poverty Trends Team, and Urvi Patel, policy analyst on the Housing and Income Security Team: * * * Income Support Helps Families Meet Children's Needs and Reduces Child Welfare Involvement, Research From Multiple Programs Suggest Evidence of Protective Effects of Income Is Strongest for Cases Related to Neglect, Which May Be Driven Largely by Reductions in Materi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Civil and Human Rights Groups Sue ICE for Access to Public Records About Immigrant Detention in Georgia The ACLU of Georgia and partners filed a lawsuit against ICE under the Freedom of Information Act. - On Friday, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, the ACLU of Georgia, and Project South filed a federal lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Freedom of Information Act.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Partisan FY 2027 Continuing Resolution * "Republicans have refused to negotiate FY 2027 spending in a bipartisan manner, instead advancing 12 partisan funding bills through the House Appropriations Committee. Only two of those partisan bills have even passed the House with the start of FY 2027 fast approaching. Having utterly failed to do that work through which Congress exercises and protects its Constitutional p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES AGAINST DHS FUNDING WITH NO GUARDRAILS * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his 'no' vote on the GOP continuing resolution, which includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "Today, the House voted on a continuing resolution that includes funding for DHS, but it still doesn't put any real guardrails in place. And buried inside is a backdoor that lets more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Emily Harding, director of the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program and vice president of the CSIS Defense and Security Department: * * * What Do the Election Security Documents Say About Chinese Interference in U.S. Elections? Introduction The Trump administration on Thursday, July 16, released intelligence products and other documents about possible foreign interference in the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines to USTR Greer: Repeal Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions, Protect Montana Mining Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. They discussed repealing the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions and the importance of countering Russian dumping of palladium and supporting Montana miners. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines and Greer discussed J more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * DHS and Department of Justice Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted the Department of Justice (DOJ) with several recent denaturalization actions in U.S. district courts to revoke citizenship from 10 individuals accused of serious crimes, including sexual abuse o more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * DHS Employee Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining $478,000 VA-Backed Mortgage * BOSTON - A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employee has been arrested and charged for allegedly committing wire fraud and submitting false statements in a mortgage application seeking a mortgage backed by the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA). Schleider Aristhyl, 30, of Warwick, R.I., a military veteran and DHS em more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following written testimony by former U.S. Department of Justice Pardon Attorney Elizabeth G. Oyer from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche to be U.S. attorney general: * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide my testimony on the important matter of the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States. I am one of the many care more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 21, 2026, by partner Beth E. Carlson and associate Jaya Venkateswaran: * * * DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status Effective September 15, 2026 Critical Changes for F-1 Students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, and I Representatives of Foreign Information Media At a Glance * DHS is ending Duration of Status for F-1, J-1, and I nonimmigrants and replacing it with fixed admission periods beginning September 15, 2026. * The rule  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Homeland Security, will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) reviews and investigates civil rights and civil liberties complaints  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 23 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Fellowship Awards Allow Washington and Lee Recipients to Forge New Paths Inspired by life-changing study abroad opportunities, many W&L students decide to pursue fellowships that allow them to complete meaningful work on a global stage. By Emily Innes Stanley Washington and Lee University has enjoyed another successful year for nationally competitive fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year, with more than 30 recipients earning opportunities t more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * For Next FIFA World Cup, Make Human Rights The Goal * No matter which national team wins the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, US President Donald Trump will be on stage to lift the trophy. FIFA confirmed on June 23 that, in a break from recent practice, Trump will present the iconic World Cup trophy alongside Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) president Gianni Infantino. Soccer fans should not let Trump's participation in the ce more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [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: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE APPLAUDS CONGRESSIONAL EFFORT TO ADVANCE THE AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE ACT, CONTINUING A FIGHT TPS HOLDERS, DREAMERS AND D.E.D RECIPIENTS HAVE LED SINCE 2018 * JULY 21, 2026 Contact: info@haitianbridge.org, Paige Censale, pcensale@ha more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [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: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE CONDEMNS EXPANSION OF U.S. DEPORTATION FLIGHTS TO HAITI AMID ESCALATING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS & URGES CONGRESS TO ACT NOW * JULY 20, 2026 Contact: info@haitianbridge.org, Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org SAN DIEGO, CA -Haitia more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Historic gift to ILR will endow engaged-learning initiative * In the largest one-time gift commitment in the history of the ILR School, Edwin "Ed" Baum '81 and his wife, Holly Wallace, will establish the Baum and Wallace Family High Road Endowment. The foundational gift will fund stipends, subsidize housing and provide robust program support for High Road New York City, which provides students with engaged-learning and leadership opportunities. "This wonderfu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * House Judiciary Committee Passes Bill that Would Prevent Future Immigration Crises: Swift Action Needed by Full House, Says FAIR * WASHINGTON-Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed an updated version of H.R. 2, the landmark border security bill from last congressional session. The bill now awaits consideration by the full House of Representatives. The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Political] -- People for the American Way posted the following news release: * * * Joshua Haymes and James Fishback Talk Christian Nationalism and Abolishing Abortion * Self-proclaimed Christian nationalist podcaster Joshua Haymes interviewed far-right Christian nationalist Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback last week. The two agreed that the U.S. was founded "by Christians and for Christians," and Fishback said that he would have a duty to promote Christianity as governor. Fishback said he woul more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opposes Defense Bill that Fails to End Illegal War in Iran and Advances MAGA Culture War Agenda * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), after House Republicans refused to consider amendments to rein in Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's abuses of power at the Pentagon, including their illegal war in Iran. On the House floor, Republicans also adde more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opposes Republican Funding Bill that Boosts Trump's Border Patrol * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a House Republican "Continuing Resolution" that would allow the Trump Administration to transfer additional funding to the agents that are carrying out President Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. "In the midst of an affordability crisis where people are struggling to make ends meet, where the price of g more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency * Following tragic killings in Maine and Texas, Senators call for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 21 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Meeting the Moment * Rodriguez had taken the helm as Yale Law School's 18th dean just a month before, but her new office was filled with a sense of calm. Her journey through Yale began almost 35 years ago when she arrived at Yale College in 1991 from San Antonio, Texas, where she grew up in a tight-knit family that argued over politics and world affairs at the dinner table. A committed and successful high school debater, she was determined to make it to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Kamlager-Dove: Congress Must Ensure Safety, Well-Being of Children Seeking Asylum * Lawmakers lead bicameral bill to protect migrant children in United States' care Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) led a bicameral effort to establish strong federal safeguards for unaccompanied and accompanied children throughout every stage of our immigration system. The Chi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Confirms Proposed ICE Detention Centers in Berks and Schuylkill Counties Will Not Move Forward The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) took action to protect local communities by issuing administrative orders requiring the proposed facilities to meet the Commonwealth's environmental requirements and address critical water and sewer infrastructure concerns. The proposed more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Tri-Caucus in Introducing Sweeping Health Equity Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representatives Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02), and Grace Meng (D-N.Y.-06) announced the reintroduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2026, bicameral legislation that would address health disparities a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Kim Introduce "MediKids" to Guarantee Healthcare for Every Child in America * WASHINGTON, D.C. -As millions of children remain uninsured or underinsured and Congressional Republicans advance deep cuts to Medicaid, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the MediKids Act, legislation that would guarantee every child in America access to comprehensive healthcare regardless of their family's income, immigrati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Votes Against Irresponsible Short-Term Continuing Resolution * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) voted against a continuing resolution (CR) that would extend government funding at current levels through December 4, 2026. Rep. Peters opposed the bill both on fiscal grounds and because the resolution does not include language to restrict the Administration from directing appropriated funds to Immigration and Custo more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia publishes essay about Supreme Court case in Regulatory Review * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia published an essay in The Regulatory Review on Wednesday, July 22, discussing the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Doe, consolidated with Trump v. Miot. The court rejected a challenge to the Trump administration's decision to terminate temporary protected statu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following Government Spending Bill Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding her vote against the government spending bill, known as the Continuing Resolution. "Oregonians are struggling with the affordability crisis, and Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran is only making it worse. Despite this, House Republicans voted to give more funding t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Votes No on NDAA That Props up Right-Wing Culture Wars and Requests $1.15 Trillion Blank Check * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31), released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act: "For over 60 years, the NDAA has been a bipartisan collaboration. Both parties have come together to support our nation's most valuable asset, our servicemembers," said Rep. Cisner more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government * "The price Republicans want us to pay to keep the federal government open through December is to give Border Patrol and ICE billions of dollars more without any reforms to immigration enforcement. Recently, immigration agents shot and killed residents in Maine and Texas - neither of whom were targeted for enforcement operations. ICE needs reform, not more money. The contin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Bonamici, Omar and Correa Introduce the Right to Learn Act * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), alongside Representatives Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced the Right to Learn Act, legislation designed to provide resources and support for students, families, and school communities impacted by immigration enforcement actions. The Right to Learn Act will e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DEMAND TRUTH, TRANSPARENCY, AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY ABOUT PROPOSED ICE DETENTION FACILITY IN NEWBURGH * As ICE Refuses To Be Transparent On Its Plans For Orange County, Senators Say Enough Is Enough, Stop The Secrecy, Work With Local Leaders, And Give Assurances There Will Be No ICE Facility In Orange County Earlier This Year, After Community-Wide And Bipartisan Opposition, ICE Backed Off Plan more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Apex Treasury Corp. in Its US$4 Billion Business Combination With TECfusions * Sidley is representing Apex Treasury Corp. (NASDAQ: APXT) in its proposed business combination with TECfusions, Inc., a developer and operator of AI-ready data center and power infrastructure. The transaction is based on a US$4 billion pre-money valuation of TECfusions and is supported by a US$35 million PIPE investment. Upo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives in its Acquisition of AEGIS Hedging Solutions * Sidley represented Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives in its acquisition of AEGIS Hedging Solutions, a provider of commodity market intelligence, technology, and market infrastructure. Under the terms of the transaction, Goldman Sachs Alternatives will become the institutional investment partner of AE more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues released the following testimony by Michael Kozak, senior official of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "The National Security Strategy and the Western Hemisphere": * * * Chairman Curtis, Ranking Member Kaine, distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify befo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Juan Ciscomani * "Take it from Juan Ciscomani himself: he has repeatedly voted to hurt his own constituents. Southern Arizonans deserve a representative who keeps their word and is loyal to the working families they represent, not to D.C. party leaders. Former Marine Corps Drill Instructor JoAnna Mendoza is a patriot who's dedicated her life to serving her country. She's running for Congress to finally put Souther more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Voto Latino, a civic advocacy organization that says it is dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of Latino voters while working to build a more inclusive and representative democracy, posted the following news release: * * * Voto Latino, 50-Partner Coalition Demand Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mullin After String of ICE Killings * Washington, D.C. -Voto Latino, joined by a coalition of interfaith, human rights, business, immigration, veteran, and civil rights leaders, sent more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Banks Leads The Citizenship Act of 2026 Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Citizenship Act of 2026, drawing national attention for his effort to codify President Trump's Executive Order and end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens and birth tourists. The legislation responds to President Trump's call for Congress to act following the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara, affirms Cong more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 22 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * York U awarded $2.5M to investigate, mitigate impact of increasing digital surveillance on refugees In a climate where walls and detention centres are built, border enforcement agencies expanded and new border control technologies adopted, there is a risk of global displacement, already at a historic high, skyrocketing. Associate Professor Sean Rehaag of Osgoode Hall Law School, along with an international collaboration, will work to understand, mitigate an more PR