WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Backs Arizona's Authority to Verify Voter Citizenship in Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota to Protect Election Integrity WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ensure elections remain secure by upholding Arizona's authority to verify that voter-registration applicants using the state form are U.S. citizens and to maintain accurate voter rolls. AFP more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * As Houses of Worship Empty, Cities Face a New Redevelopment Challenge * WASHINGTON -Empty and underused houses of worship are creating a unique redevelopment challenge -and opportunity -for communities across the country. Unlike a vacant storefront or office building, these properties can carry deep historical and emotional significance while also occupying valuable land that could serve new community ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * As Tariffs from Canada Go Into Effect, Rosen Releases Statement on Trump's Trade War Hurting Nevada Economy * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, as Canada's retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States go into effect, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement about the harmful impact of Donald Trump's trade policies. Canada is Nevada's second-largest export market, with Nevada exporting $1.6 billion of goods to Canada every year, and is the top s more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ashurst Perkins Coie bolsters intellectual property team with addition of Robert Clarida * New York (September 8, 2026)-Ashurst Perkins Coie announced on Tuesday the addition of Robert (Bob) Clarida as of counsel to the firm's Trademark, Copyright, Internet & Advertising (Global) practice within the Intellectual Property (IP) division in New York. Bob advises clients in a wide range of industries including music, sof more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Welcomes Tyler Planeta as Senior Counsel in Toronto Office * TORONTO, CA -Berger Montague, a leading plaintiff law firm, today announced that Tyler Planeta has joined the firm as Senior Counsel in its Toronto office. "We are thrilled to welcome Tyler to Berger Montague," said Albert Pelletier Shareholder and CEO of Berger Montague (Canada) PC. "His deep experience litigating securities and competitio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * The history of homecare fraud: NGO's, bureaucrats, and labor unions undermined Medicaid fraud prevention The Medicaid "homecare" program is probably the most defrauded welfare program in America today, and it got that way because a cabal of nonprofits, the Medicaid "deep state," and big labor has quietly worked to sandbag Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), a federally required anti-fraud policy. By Parker Thayer - Since 2024, dozens of people in mu more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 4 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: * * * Postal Service Rules Restricting Mail Ballots Halted by Court Injunction Today, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction that continues to stop the Postal Service from implementing its new rules to regulate mail ballots. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has issued the following statement: We are glad that this Court has stopped the Postal Service from impacting who can rece more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * Fighting for Our Country with Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter * On this week's episode of "The Arena," Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter joins AFL President Gene Hamilton, AFL General Counsel Julie Strauss, and AFL Senior Counsel Ian Prior to discuss his work in the first Trump Administration, arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court, and his return to the U.S. Department of Justice.  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Former Minnesota Solicitor General Liz Kramer Joins Dorsey as Commercial Litigation Partner in Minneapolis Liz Kramer has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Minneapolis, the law firm announced today. "We are thrilled that Liz has joined Dorsey. She strengthens our Commercial Litigation capabilities with a wealth of experience and insight," said Jaime Stilson, Practice Group  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Fralick's Record: Opposing the ACA and Food Assistance Protections, Supporting Trump, and Never Trying a Criminal Case * "Guzman Fralick also said she still opposes the Affordable Care Act... Asked if there were any lawsuits against Trump that did not benefit Nevadans, Fralick referred to one that sought to keep funding flowing for food stamps during the government shutdown" - Nevada Independent Adriana Guzman Fralick is doubling down on her  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Free community legal clinic scheduled for Sept. 15 * In conjunction with the South Carolina Supreme Court's visit to Clemson, the South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program will host a free community legal clinic at the Littlejohn Community Center on September 15. The event is open to all community members, including Clemson faculty and staff. Lawyers will be available to offer guidance and support with: * Simple wills * Healthcare powers of attorney * E more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * JUSTICE ELIZABETH M. ROCHFORD ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a standing Judicial Screening Committee (Committee). The Committee has been formed for the purpose of assessing the qualifications of those who apply for appointment to vacancies in the Supreme Court's 19th Judicial Circuit - Lake County. Under the Illinois Constituti more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * SECOND DISTRICT APPELLATE COURT ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM TO ASSIST SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS The Illinois Appellate Court Second District is pleased to announce the launch of a new pilot program aimed at assisting self-represented litigants (SRLs) in the appellate court. The number of appeals filed by SRLs now makes up approximately 50 percent of filings and continues to increase. This innovative program is designed to address the difficulties more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Joins Brief Urging Supreme Court to Block Unconstitutional Trump Order Attacking Mail-In Voting * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States with a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 261 lawmakers in United States Postal Service v. State of California, urging the court to reject President Trump's unconstitutional order aiming to take control of the mail-in voti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Leela Gray "Would be First-Ever Female General Elected to Congress" [Military.com] * Retired Army Brigadier General Leela Gray spent 30 years serving her country. Now, she's ready to take on Washington to lower costs, crack down on corruption, protect health care, and deliver for Florida's working families. In a new interview with Military.com, Gray shared how her family and upbringing shaped her run for Congress. A third-generat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Padilla, Schumer, All Senate Democrats to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting * 261 Members and former Members file bicameral, bipartisan brief as court order barring Postal Service rule limiting mail voting is being challenged by Trump's DOJ Washington (September 8, 2026) -Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commit more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * New Jersey Schools' Egregious Violation of Free Speech Must Not Stand * The Goldwater Institute has just filed a friend of the court brief in a New Jersey court urging judges to overturn an astounding violation of free speech by public school bureaucrats who are trying to silence criticism of themselves. The case involves an incident in the New Brunswick school district, where a student showed up at school with a gun. The student was more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump's Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting The group includes both Democratic and Republican lawmakers from the House and Senate. - Current and former Members of Congress mobilized in a court filing challenging the legality of President Donald Trump's Executive Order seeking to exert control over mail-in ba more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schumer Lead All Senate Democrats to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting * 261 Members and former Members file bicameral, bipartisan brief as court order barring Postal Service rule limiting mail voting is being challenged by Trump's DOJ WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Sch more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 9 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Justice Reform Initiative Pays Courtesy Call on Chief Justice Gesmundo Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo welcomed the delegation from the Justice Reform Initiative (JRI), led by its Chairperson, Atty. Alexander B. Cabrera, during a courtesy call on September 2, 2026, at the Supreme Court (SC) En Banc Conference Room in Ermita, Manila. Established in 2012, the JRI is a coalition of private-sector and civil-society organizations th more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 8 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * SC Upholds Graft Conviction of Ex-Siquijor Mayor, Three Officials Over PHP 4.9 Million Fertilizer Purchases The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the conviction of Orville Fua (Fua), former mayor of Lazi, Siquijor, and other public officers for graft involving more than PHP 4.9 million worth of fertilizer procurement. In a Decision written by Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, the SC's Second Division affirmed the Sandiganbayan's more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Continues Push for Federal Film Tax Incentive, Breaks Down Upcoming Elections on ABC7 * Los Angeles, CA - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined ABC7 Los Angeles' Josh Haskell to discuss his ongoing push to enact a bipartisan federal film tax incentive following President Donald Trump's Truth Social post last week declaring support for the passage of a federal incentive. Schiff highlighted how federal film tax credits would more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Joins Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump's Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting * Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined a bipartisan effort to challenge President Donald Trump's efforts to limit mail-in voting. The court filing questions the legality of Donald Trump's Executive Order seeking to exert federal control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. "As cu more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Jill Fraley Publishes Article on Property, Sovereignty and Noncitizen Land Laws The article in the Indiana Law Journal Supplement examines the constitutional foundations of state laws restricting noncitizen ownership of real property. - Jill M. Fraley, professor of law at Washington and Lee University School of Law, has published "Feudal Is Fine Because Property Is Sovereignty: Rational Basis Equal Protection and the New Noncitizen Land Laws" in  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Professors Catherine Smith and Suzette Malveaux Submit Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Case The brief argues that Colorado has a compelling interest in protecting children from discriminatory harms and providing equal access to educational opportunities. - Washington and Lee law professors Catherine Smith and Suzette Malveaux are among the authors of an amicus brief in a case headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief, "Scholars for the Advan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: GOP "In Real Trouble" and Facing "Challenges in Retaining Control" as Senate Democrats Compete "Even In Red Territory" Bloomberg: "[...] the Senate increasingly appears up for grabs in an environment rife with parallels to 2006, a wave election that swept Democrats into power [...]" NBC News: "Now, there's an increasing sense in both parties that the Senate is up for grabs this fall, even in red territory" - Wi more PR