WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * 16 charged in sweeping Houston-based multimillion-dollar illegal gambling, money laundering conspiracy HOUSTON - Several Houston-area residents were taken into custody April 2 on various charges including conspiracy, operating illegal game rooms, bribery, and money laundering following one of the largest law enforcement operations in East Texas history more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * 80+ Skadden Alumni Protest Firm's Deal with Trump Yesterday morning, a group of alumni of the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP sent a letter to Executive Partner Jeremy London protesting the deal the firm made last week with President Donald Trump. Expressing "profound disappointment and deep outrage," the letter points to indoctrination of every Skadden employee to the legacy J more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Immigration Reform Law Institute issued the following news release: * * * Alien Removal Under Attack in New Jersey IRLI shows that district court cannot stop removal proceedings The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) has filed a brief in the federal district court for New Jersey opposing an effort to short-circuit congressionally mandated removal procedures in a case involving an alien whose presence or activities in the United States Secretary Marco Rubio has more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson to lead prosecution of illegal immigrant charged with hit-and-run of USC student (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that his office will prosecute Rosali Fernandez Cruz, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador charged in the hit-and-run that led to the death of 21-year-old University of South Carolina student N more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Border Patrol arrests Tren de Aragua Gang member in Brunswick, Maine BRUNSWICK, Maine -- On March 30, 2025, United States Border Patrol (USBP) arrested two Venezuelan nationals illegally present in the United States. One of these individuals was found to be affiliated with Tren de Aragua (TdA), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). A USBP reside more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Commends Tufts President for Supporting Rumeysa Ozturk, Urges Others to Speak Out The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Tufts University President Sunil Kumar for his decisive support of doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was recently abducted by U.S. Immigration more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on the Temporary Release of Constituent from ICE Custody CHICAGO -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the temporary release of Jose Gregorio Gonzalez from ICE custody: "I am relieved that my constituent Jose Gregorio Gonzalez is free after being detained and sent out of state. What happened in Cicero, in my district, is outrageo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon's Statement on White House Attacks on Access to Justice Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement on the Trump administration's ongoing attacks on lawyers and access to justice. "Over the past few weeks, the Trump White House has unleashed an unprecedented attack upon high-profile attorneys who ser more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Guarantee Representation for Children in Immigration Court Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and 25 of her Senate colleagues in reintroducing The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, legislation guaranteeing legal representation for unaccompanied children in immigration court.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Dulles CBP Officers Remove Convicted Kenyan Impostor Who Attempted to Gain Entry using her Sister's Travel Documents STERLING, Va. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers removed a Kenyan woman from the United States on Thursday who was convicted of using her sister's travel documents to gain entry to the United States on February 21. The U.S. At more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 5 -- The International Commission of Jurists issued the following news: * * * EU: Enhancing litigation strategies before the CJEU to protect migrant children from detention On 1-2 April 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and its partners convened national lawyers and European legal experts for a two-day transnational workshop focused on litigation strategies before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The discussions centered on immigr more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release: * * * Federal Prosecutors This Week File Criminal Charges Against 24 Illegal Aliens Found in the United States Following Removal LOS ANGELES - Working alongside law enforcement partners at United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal prosecutors this week filed criminal charges against 24 defendants who allegedly were found in the U.S. followi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 4, 2025 by Chair Jerome H. Powell: * * * Economic Outlook Chair Jerome H. Powell At the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing Annual Conference, Arlington, Virginia Thank you for having me here today. Monetary policy is more effective when the public understands what we are doing and why. Through your work, journalists like you help promote that greater understanding. I am sure this room full of rep more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 5 -- Barrick Gold, a gold and copper producer, issued the following news release: * * * Future-Focused Barrick Sets Sights on 30% Production Growth by 2030 All amounts expressed in US dollars Toronto - Having laid the foundation to build the world's most valued gold and copper company, Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) is now advancing its portfolio of growth projects to support a planned 30% growth in gold equivalent ounces by the end of the decade/1, says more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 5 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Fights Back Against Taxpayer-Funded Sex Changes for Prisoners ATLANTA, GA -- Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a brief in defense of President Trump's executive order that prohibits inmates in federal prisons and immigration detention centers from obtaining taxpayer-funded sex-change procedures. The executive order also requires biological males to be housed in men's correctional more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Guatemalan National Indicted For Illegal Reentry Into The United States After Being Previously Deported Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the return of an indictment charging Samuel Ortiz-Ordonez (24, Guatemala) with illegal reentry by a previously deported alien. If convicted, Ortiz-Ordonez faces up to two years in fede more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Guarantee Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led 26 of her colleagues in introducing The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025, legislation to provide unaccompanied children with legal representation for their more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability and the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement issued the following information for a joint hearing entitled "Case-by-Case: Returning Parole to its Proper Purpose" at 2 p.m. on April 8, 2025, at 310 Cannon House Office Building: WITNESSES: * Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow, Center for Renewing America * Steven Camarota, Director of Research, Center for Immigration Studies *  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests Guatemalan alien convicted of attempted murder BALTIMORE -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Edvin Giovanni Ceron-Reyes, 37, an illegal alien and Guatemalan citizen, in Cumberland, Maryland, March 31, after he was transferred to ICE custody by the Western Correctional Facility. Ceron has been convicted of attempted first-de more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Atlanta unveils results of labor trafficking operation ATLANTA - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in collaboration with the FBI, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, and other key law enforcement partners, executed a federal search warrant at Wellmade Performance Flooring and multiple residences in the B more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Boston arrests alien fugitive wanted for homicide in Dominican Republic BOSTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal law enforcement partners from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Marshals Service apprehended a Dominican fugitive wanted in his native country for homicide. Officers with ICE Boston, agents from DEA N more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Boston arrests Dominican alien charged with assault to rape, strangulation of a Massachusetts resident LAWRENCE, Mass. -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Dominican national charged with charged with assault to rape, assault and battery with dangerous weapon, assault on a family or household member, and stra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Houston removes Honduran fugitive wanted for murder HOUSTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Ruben Alonso Urbina Martinez, a 39-year-old illegal alien from Honduras, from the U.S. April 2. Urbina is a foreign fugitive wanted in Honduras for murder. Urbina was transported aboard a flight coordinated by ICE's Air Operations Unit  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE removes criminal illegal alien wanted for rape in Ecuador PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Jose Luis Romero Diaz, a citizen of Ecuador with a final order of removal, to Ecuador, March 25. Romero is a foreign fugitive wanted by law enforcement authorities in Ecuador for rape, trafficking in controlled substances and th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Washington, D.C. investigation results in 14-year prison sentence for Jamaican national drug trafficking case RICHMOND, Va. - An investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; along with the Virginia State Police; and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, led to the sentencing of Jamaican national Ki more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE, federal partners arrest 133 alien offenders during enhanced operation in New York BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal law enforcement partners apprehended 133 illegal aliens during an enhanced targeted enforcement operation focusing on criminal illegal alien offenders and other immigration violators in western, ce more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by investigative journalist and columnist Benjamin Weingarten from a March 25, 2025, hearing entitled "The Censorship Industrial Complex": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and esteemed members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify, and particularly on a matter of such vital importance.1 Free speech is the bedrock of a free soci more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Irish national charged in multistate home repair fraud scheme PROVIDENCE, R.I. - An Irish national illegally residing the United States and initially arrested for immigration violations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ordered detained on criminal wire fraud and conspiracy charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud homeowners i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Larsen, Jayapal, DelBene, Strickland, Randall, Smith and Schrier Call on ICE and DHS to Answer Questions about Bellingham Raid WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), along with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Rep. Emily Randall (WA-06), Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) and Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08) have sent the following letter  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Little league coach sentenced to 10 years for attempting to meet a 13-year-old child to engage in sexual activity OCALA, Fla. - A Florida little league baseball coach has been sentenced April 1 to 10 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime term of supervised release, for attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity following an  more PR

NEW YORK, April 5 (TNSres) -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following news release: * * * March Jobs Report: Immigrant Workers Power a Steady Economy, Full Impact of Trump Policies Yet to Come The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% in March and 228,000 jobs were added, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 7.1 million workers were unemployed. This data does not yet reflect the full impact of the administration's policies on trade, immigration, funding cu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Padilla, Durbin, Welch in Demanding Answers on Dismantling of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Senators to Secretaries Rubio and Noem: "These actions undermine America's longstanding commitment to humanitarian protection and place thousands of vulnerable individuals--many of whom served alongside U.S. armed forces--at grave risk" Washington (April 3, 2025) -- Senator Edward J. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Hirono, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Guarantee Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings Washington (April 3, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), and 25 of their colleagues in introducing The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025, legislation to provide unaccompanied children with lega more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Nellie Pou's Border Theatrics Radical Nellie Pou and her extreme Democrat colleagues are putting on quite the show today, visiting the southern border conveniently AFTER President Trump secured it. Pou - who's in a GOP-trending, Trump-won district - is desperate for voters to think she's serious about border security. But the truth is, out of touch Nellie has repeatedly voted AGAINST bord more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Ponte Vedra Man Indicted For Conspiracy To Traffic Firearms And Controlled Substances Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Braden Huston Hobbs (27, Ponte Vedra) with conspiracy to traffic firearms, conspiracy to deal firearms without a license, dealing firearms without a license, maki more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-CA, has introduced the Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act to address environmental degradation and wildland fires caused by illegal immigration along the southern U.S. border. The legislation aims to create proactive measures to mitigate these issues, emphasizing wildlife preservation and improved operational control. The EMBER Act was prompted by growing concerns over the environmental impact of increased border cros more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-CA, has introduced the HELD Act, a new piece of legislation aimed at restricting federal funding to any state or local government that does not comply with immigration detainer requests from the Department of Homeland Security. This bill seeks to address what Calvert describes as a growing issue of jurisdictions enacting policies that hinder local law enforcement's ability to maintain custody of undocumented immigrants while federal immigration authorit more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-TX, has introduced the Homeland Security Improvement Act, aiming to enhance transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill proposes an independent Border Oversight Commission that will focus on border security activities, improve training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, and oversee community relations. This legislation responds to ongoing critiques regarding th more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-PA, has introduced the Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act aimed at providing temporary guest status for Ukrainian nationals displaced by ongoing conflict. The legislation seeks to help individuals who were paroled into the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program announced in 2022, ensuring they can live and work legally while the situation in Ukraine remains volatile. The introduction of this bill comes amid an escalating  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-TX, has introduced the American Dream and Promise Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who have long resided in the U.S., especially those who entered the country as children or are part of certain humanitarian programs. The bill was introduced amidst growing calls for comprehensive immigration reform, reflecting a renewed emphasis on addressing legal uncertainties faced by m more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-AZ, has introduced the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025, a legislation aimed at ending the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which currently allows international students in the U.S. to gain work experience after graduation. This bill, referred to the House Judiciary Committee, seeks to ensure that job opportunities remain prioritized for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Gosar's proposal is grounded in concerns about high u more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Mark E. Green, R-TN, introduced the "Homeland Heroes Pay Act" to ensure funding for the salaries and expenses of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees during any lapses in discretionary appropriations. The bill seeks to maintain essential operations within CBP and ICE, particularly as these agencies function to secure the nation against threats such as terrorism and drug trafficking. With ongoing discuss more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-AZ, has introduced the VOTE Act, a new bill aimed at restricting federal funding for states that provide ballots in languages other than English. The legislation argues that elections for federal office should occur solely in English, citing the importance of a cohesive national identity and communication. The VOTE Act is part of ongoing discussions about language and voting rights in the United States. It seeks to amend the Voting Rights Act of 19 more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-LA, has recently introduced the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, aimed at requiring the District of Columbia to adhere strictly to federal immigration laws. This legislation comes amid ongoing debates over sanctuary jurisdictions across the country and seeks to eliminate any legal barriers that may hinder cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The bill responds to concerns that D.C. has maintained a sanctuary city st more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-CA, has introduced the Sanctuary City Accountability Act, a proposed legislation aiming to enhance civilian enforcement of immigration laws against sanctuary jurisdictions. The bill seeks to empower U.S. citizens to take legal action against local governments that impede federal immigration enforcement. The Sanctuary City Accountability Act emerges amidst growing concerns about the rising crime rates and safety issues linked to individuals residing in more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-TX, has introduced the Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025, aimed at providing financial support to border communities facing heightened security measures along the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill seeks to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to offer grants to local governments for expenses related to law enforcement and security initiatives. The need for the Reimbursing Border Communities Act arises as border communities grapple with incre more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-WA, has introduced the No Round Up Act, aimed at repealing the Alien Registration Act of 1940. This legislation seeks to eliminate outdated provisions which required non-citizens to register and provide fingerprinting, reflecting a shift towards a more inclusive and equitable immigration policy. The introduction of this bill comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the relevance and implications of historical immigration laws. Proponents argue that more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy, R-NY, has introduced legislation aimed at enhancing national security by mandating that institutions of higher education report students on nonimmigrant visas who endorse or support foreign terrorist organizations. The newly proposed bill intends to strengthen the monitoring of such students under the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The introduction of this bill stems from growing concerns regarding national security a more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-TX, introduced the Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act, aimed at enhancing congressional oversight of crimes committed by individuals granted parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to report on crimes attributed to parolees, with a focus on their nationalities and any links to terrorist organizations or transnational criminal groups. The proposal is rooted in concerns about public safety more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-FL, has introduced the PARENT Act of 2025, aimed at amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the criteria for birthright citizenship. This legislation seeks to specify that individuals born in the United States will only be granted citizenship if they have at least one parent who is either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of birth. The introduction of this bill reflects ongoing national discussions regarding immig more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Riley Moore, R-WV, has introduced the Stop CCP VISAs Act, a legislative proposal aimed at prohibiting the admission of Chinese nationals as nonimmigrant students in the United States. By amending the Immigration and Nationality Act, this bill seeks to safeguard U.S. academic institutions from what proponents claim could be espionage and intellectual property theft associated with Chinese students. The impetus behind the bill stems from growing concerns regarding nati more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-TX, has introduced the UPRISERS Act aimed at addressing the issues surrounding international students involved in violent protests and riots in the United States. The bill mandates the revocation of visas for foreign students convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers or participating in actions related to rioting. The UPRISERS Act responds to growing concerns about public safety and the actions of certain individuals who exploit their student more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-TX, has introduced the Identifying Potential Terrorist at the Border Act of 2025, aimed at enhancing national security by strengthening the process of identifying potential terrorists at U.S. borders. The bill mandates that individuals seeking entry into the country be cross-referenced against the federal terrorist screening database before being granted entry. This legislative initiative emerges amid ongoing concerns over border security and the po more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following testimony by Gabe Rottman, vice president of policy at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, from a March 25, 2025, hearing entitled "The Censorship Industrial Complex": * * * Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and Members of the Subcommittee: My name is Gabe Rottman, and I am the vice president of policy at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Founded in 1970, the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-HI, has introduced a bill aimed at granting permanent residency to Vichai Sae Tung, also known as Chai Chaowasaree, addressing longstanding immigration issues. The proposed legislation is designed to provide relief for Sae Tung by considering him as having been lawfully admitted to the United States, pending payment of the required visa fees. The introduction of this bill highlights the complex and often difficult immigration landscape faced by indivi more ST

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Outlines Top Priorities to Protect America's Homeland in Letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem thanking her for the critical work done by the Trump administration and DHS to secure the border, get dangerous terrorists, criminals and deadly drugs out of our communi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. James Risch, R-ID, has introduced a new bill aimed at terminating the Shelter and Services Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), effectively cutting off federal benefits to illegal immigrants seeking shelter. The proposed legislation seeks to reinforce the government's stance on immigration by eliminating support programs that are perceived to aid undocumented individuals. This bill comes in response to ongoing debates about border security and t more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's call on April 4, 2025, with Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez: * * * Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez to reaffirm the enduring strength of the U.S.-Dominican Republic partnership. The Deputy expressed appreciation for the Dominican Republic's efforts to curb illegal immigration. He pl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's call on April 4, 2025, with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha: * * * Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha to reaffirm shared priorities and discuss ways to further advance U.S.-Panama ties. The Deputy Secretary expressed gratitude for Panama's cooperation i more PR

NEW YORK, April 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on Spectrum NY1's "Mornings on 1" Pat Kiernan: NYPD and Mayor Adams have been celebrating this week with the latest crime statistics. Looking back at the last month and at the first quarter of the year, improvements in major categories, including significant declines in the number of murders, shootings, and shooting victims. These are first quarter statistics compared to t more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office Charges Over 200 Individuals for Immigration-Related Criminal Conduct in Arizona This Week PHOENIX, Ariz. - During this week of enforcement operations from March 29, 2025, through April 4, 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona has brought immigration-related criminal charges against 204 defendants. Specifically, the Uni more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office Filed 97 Border-Related Cases This Week SAN DIEGO - Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 97 border-related cases this week, including charges of transportation of illegal aliens, bringing in aliens for financial gain, receipt of bribes by public official, reentering the U.S. after deportation, depo more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico Weekly Immigration and Border Crimes Report ALBUQUERQUE - Today, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico announced its immigration enforcement statistics for this week. These cases are prosecuted in partnership with the El Paso Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol, along with Hom more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * Unions, Retirees File Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Halt Unlawful DOGE Access to Social Security Data as New Facts Emerge Filing Seeks to Restore Control Over SSA's Data Systems and Suspend DOGE's Unlawful Activity Until the Lawsuit is Resolved Baltimore, MD -- Today, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * WBEZ, Pulitzer Center Team Up To Amplify Youth Perspectives on the News The Pulitzer Center's Education team is excited to announce a collaboration with WBEZ, Chicago's NPR news station and one of the largest and most respected public media stations in the country. This collaboration will connect Chicago-area youth to quality journalism and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Hirono, Senate Democrats to Reintroduce Legislation to Guarantee Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Peter Welch joined U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and 25 of their colleagues in introducing The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025, legislation to provide unacc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The White House issued the following news on April 4, 2025: * * * WEEK 11 WINS: President Trump Unleashes Economic Prosperity It was another highly successful week for the American people as President Donald J. Trump continues his relentless pursuit of strength, prosperity, and peace -- and lays the foundation for America to be the global powerhouse for generations to come. Here is a non-comprehensive list of wins in week 11: * Illegal crossings hit a stunning new re more PR