NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Communities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas Challenge Trump Administration's Unlawful Election Conditions on Homeland Security Funding The Department of Homeland Security is threatening to withhold anti-terrorism grants to pressure states and local governments into adopting sweeping election changes - Today, a group of four cities and counties sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in federa more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Reeves Appoints Amanda Jones Tollison to Mississippi Supreme Court * JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Amanda Jones Tollison of Oxford to the Mississippi Supreme Court, Northern District 3, Place 2. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the confirmation of the Honorable James D. Maxwell II to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. "Amanda has dis more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: OH10 And OH15 Shift Towards Democrats In Race Rating As All Eyes Are On Ohio * In Latest Move, Cook Political Report Shifts OH10 and OH15 Towards Democrats COLUMBUS, OH - In another alarming sign for Ohio Republicans, Cook Political Report moved OH10 and OH15 congressional races towards Democrats at a time when "Republicans are struggling up and down the ballot in the Rust Belt state." This follows recent analysis that emphasized that thanks to Don more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lawmakers Raise Concerns Around Social Media Deepfakes, Meta's Rollback of Election Safeguards * As artificial intelligence makes it increasingly easy to spread deepfakes and other deceptive political content, federal lawmakers are raising concerns that Meta's rollback of election integrity safeguards could leave voters more vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation ahead of the 2026 elections. Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) is leading more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., for unredacted v more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp Empowers Middle School Students to Explore Law and Democracy * PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Middle school students spent two weeks this summer discovering how law and democracy shape their lives - and how they can help shape their communities. Now in its third year, Roger Williams University School of Law's Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp welcomed 39 students entering grades six through nine for two weeklong sessions in July. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, with three co-signers issued the following letter to IDEMIA Public Security North America CEO Matt Cole: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 Mr. Matt Cole CEO IDEMIA Public Security North America 11951 Freedom Drive, Suite 1800 Reston, VA 20190 Dear Mr. Cole: The Committee on House Administration and the Committee on the Judiciary are charged with upholding American civil liberties and defending the integrity of American elections.1 On July 21, 2026, N more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Mannion To Homeland Security Secretary Mullin: Americans Shouldn't Be Tracked Down By Federal Agents For Expressing Legitimate Concerns About ICE * SYRACUSE, NY -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) sent a follow-up letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin seeking answers about why federal agents are tracking down and questioning American citizens who express legitimate concerns online about Immigration and Customs E more PR