WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Affirm That Criminal Aliens Must Be Detained Pending Deportation and Not Released Into American Cities * Today, America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with co-counsel Christopher Mills, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Genalo v. Keisy G.M., urging the Court to make clear that criminal aliens must be detained until their removal proceeding more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * As Newby Again Rules In Favor Of Duke, How Much Is He Personally Profiting? * It's never been more clear that the North Carolina Supreme Court needs real ethics reform than it is now. Phil Berger Jr. gets to rule on the legality of laws passed by his dad, Senate President Phil Berger Sr.; and just last week, Chief Justice Paul Newby ruled in favor of Duke Energy, a company he holds massive investments in. In the Duke case, Newby joined hi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP recognized as significant player for impact on India-related mandates * BCLP was listed as a "Significant Player" in India Business Law Journal's (IBLJ) "Top Foreign Law Firms 2026" list. Now in its 20th year, IBLJ's flagship survey identifies the international firms that stand out for their experience and impact on India-related mandates, by conducting research into the work of more than 600 law firms from  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bloomberg Law | They've Got Next: The 40 Under 40 - Matthew Linder of White & Case * Bloomberg Law recognized White & Case partner Matthew Linder as an honoree in its 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes the accomplishments of stellar young lawyers nationwide. Matthew was one of just two bankruptcy and restructuring professionals recognized in this year's list. In a Q&A, Matthew spoke about recent client wins, including defeating more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Bombshell: Newby Effectively Replaced Supreme Court Candidate For Refusing To Raise Money From Pedophile * Cardinal & Pine released a bombshell report, revealing that Chief Justice Newby recruited Trey Allen to run in a primary against April Wood because she refused to raise money with convicted child predator Harvey West. Until Newby recruited Allen, Wood was widely regarded as the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 2022 Su more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Stop Illegal Voter Roll Purges Before Election Day Federal law Cantwell cosponsored protects voter rolls from mass purges close in time to an election - With midterm elections now 89 days away, and early voting in some states beginning in just 44 days, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a member of Senate Democrats' task force on election interference, today joined 27 of her S more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Kids Online Safety Legislation Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced four measures relating to kids' online safety and Coast Guard promotions. The following actions were taken during today's Executive Session: Agreed to by voice vote: S. 1748, Kids Online Safety Act as amended by the Blackburn  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Scanlon Introduce Resolution Condemning Department of Justice Action Targeting Disability Rights * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05) introduced a resolution condemning a Department of Justice (DOJ) legal opinion that was issued on June 18, 2026, regarding Olmstead v. L.C., the landmark Supreme Court decision that recognized the institutional isolation of people with disabilities as unlawful disc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Helps Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Counter Trump's Authoritarian Takeover, Restore IG Independence and Defend Our Democracy * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in unveiling the For Our Republic Act, a comprehensive legislative package to fight back against President Trump's aggressive authoritarian takeover of American democracy. Among ma more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Environmental Justice Groups Sue New York Department of Health for Failing to Protect Tenants from Lead Under Nation-Leading Law As currently structured, DOH's program risks certifying dwellings as "lead-free" even when dangerous lead hazards remain - Albany, N.Y. -- Today, environmental justice groups sued New York's Department of Health (DOH) for leaving tenants at risk of lead poisoning in violation of a New York law that requires  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hilary A. Hurd and Nicholas C. Lancaster Elected Term Members of the Council on Foreign Relations * WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Hilary A. Hurd and Nicholas C. Lancaster have been elected as Stephen M. Kellen Term Members of the Council on Foreign Relations ("CFR") for a five-year term. The highly selective Kellen Term Member Program brings together emerging leaders in international affairs, public policy, business, law, academ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT TO CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLE REQUIRING RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION * 'Keep Our Communities Safe Act' Expands DHS Authority in Handling Criminal Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) in reintroducing legislation to close a legal loophole that generally requires the release of illegal aliens, including those with criminal r more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS 13 JUDGES TO CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of 13 judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County. These appointments were made out of public necessity to ensure an adequate level of judicial staffing in Cook County. Each appointee has received recent positive ratings following interviews and evaluations from the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screen more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS HON. TIMOTHY EVANS TO FIRST DISTRICT APPELLATE COURT The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Cook County Circuit Judge Timothy C. Evans to the First District Appellate Court. Judge Evans is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Terrence J. Lavin on March 31, 2026. The appointment is effective August 17, 2026, and will conclude on December 4, 2028. Judge E more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS JUDGE MICHAEL CABONARGI TO NINTH SUBCIRCUIT OF COOK COUNTY The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michael Cabonargi to the Ninth Subcircuit of Cook County. Judge Cabonargi is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Sanjay T. Tailor to the Supreme Court in January 2026. The appointment is effective August 7, 2026, and will conc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Justice Department Finds Duke Law School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced today investigative findings that Duke University School of Law (Duke Law) intentionally discriminated based on race in granting and denying admission to its 2023, 2024, and 2025 incoming classes. Duke Law's discriminatory conduct violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON VOTING RIGHTS ACT ANNIVERSARY * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, striking a decisive blow against the inhumanity of Jim Crow and protecting the right to vote. It remains one of the most significant legislative accomplishments in American history. We s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON VOTING RIGHTS ACT ANNIVERSARY * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, striking a decisive blow against the inhumanity of Jim Crow and protecting the right to vote. It remains one of the most significant legislative accomplishments in American history. We stand on the shoulders of gi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Blasts Trump Administration for Ending Haiti's Temporary Protected Status * Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after a lower court officially confirmed the end of Haiti Temporary Protected Status (TPS), following the Supreme Court's June ruling greenlighting the Trump administration's cruel termination. Senators Markey and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), along with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07 more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "The President's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda": * * * Donald Trump's trade agenda is dominated by big promises. First, he promised lower costs. Second, he promised to be tough on China. Third, he promised to open up new markets for American farmers and small businesses. Those promises haven't panned out. About a year and a half into Trump's second term, farmers are on the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall to Jake Tapper: Dr. Fauci Clearly Lied to You * Senator Marshall Joins CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined CNN'sThe Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss Dr. Fauci being held in contempt of Congress, how he misled the President and the American public during COVID, and how Americans deserve an investigation into the COVID pandemic to uncover the truth. On Senator Rand Paul  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Senior Counsel Lynne Liberato Earns 2026 Texas Legal Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, Four Attorneys Named Finalists Haynes Boone is proud to announce that five attorneys have been recognized by Texas Lawyer in the 2026 Texas Legal Awards Shortlist, which honor attorneys and legal professionals for their outstanding achievements and contributions across Texas. Senior Counsel Lynne Liberato was named a Lifetime Achievement Award more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads 12 Republican Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Close Legal Loophole Requiring Release of Aliens from Immigration Detention * U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today led 12 of her Republican colleagues in introducing the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026. The legislation would close a legal loophole created by the United States Supreme Court's 2001 ruling in Zadvydas v. Davis, which generally requires the rel more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Wyoming School Board Silences Critics, Allows Praise--That's Unconstitutional * Public comment periods at school board meetings are meant to allow parents and taxpayers to provide feedback to their elected officials about district operations-good or bad. But school district leaders in Rock Springs, Wyo., are misusing their recently revised public comment policy to unconstitutionally silence critics. That's why the Goldwater Institute s more PR