ICE Requests NJ Politicians Not Release Criminal Alien Accused of Assault

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has requested New Jersey politicians not release Gerardo Garcia Gonzalez, an undocumented immigrant accused of sexual assault. The individual had previously been removed from the U.S. but re-entered illegally.

ICE Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious crimes, including aggravated sexual abuse of a child and intoxicated manslaughter. The agency emphasized its commitment to removing individuals who enter the country illegally and commit offenses.

ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of numerous criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted of sex crimes and drug trafficking. The agency highlighted that a significant portion of its arrests involve individuals with prior criminal charges or convictions in the U.S.

ICE Arrest of Truck Driver Involved in Critical Injury Crash

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Sukhdev Singh, an undocumented immigrant with a New York-issued Commercial Driver's License, in connection with a semi-truck crash that critically injured a U.S. citizen. The agency highlighted concerns about undocumented individuals operating commercial vehicles.

FEC Weekly Digest: Litigation Updates and Reporting Dates

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) released its weekly digest for the week of February 23-27, 2026. The update includes litigation news, reporting deadlines for 2026, and upcoming outreach and training events.

McDonald v. FEC - Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the McDonald v. FEC lawsuit. The lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of federal campaign finance reporting requirements for certain earmarked contributions up to $200.

FEC Updates Expenditure Limits and Lobbyist Bundling Threshold

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) published updated coordinated party expenditure limits and announced the 2026 lobbyist bundling threshold of $24,000. These updates affect how political committees and lobbyists operate within federal election regulations.

McDonald v. FEC - Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Tony McDonald's lawsuit against the FEC. The court found that the plaintiff lacked standing to challenge disclosure requirements for small conduit contributions, upholding the district court's decision.

FEC Launches New Rulemaking Search System and Updates Form 99

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has launched a new mobile-friendly rulemaking search system and updated its FEC Form 99 to allow electronic attachments for certain filings. These updates aim to improve accessibility and streamline electronic submissions for committees.

VA App Enhances Certificate of Eligibility for Home Loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its Health and Benefits mobile app to include enhancements for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for home loans. Eligible Veterans can now view their active COE Home Loan Letter in real-time through the app.