News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
This week marked the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated federal protections for abortion. The ruling has highlighted the importance of digital privacy in defending gender justice.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
WASHINGTON—Today, in Fischer v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled against the government’s interpretation of 18 U.S.C. §1512(c), a statute that forbids individuals from obstructing an official proceeding. By a 6-3 vote, the Court stated that “to prove a violation of §1512(c)(2), the Government must establish that the defendant impaired the availability or integrity for use in an official proceeding of records, documents, objects, or other things used in an official proceeding, or attempted to do so.”
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has moved to protect approximately 28 million acres of public lands in Alaska from development. This decision, detailed in a final environmental impact statement, reverses the Trump administration's efforts to open these lands for industrial development and potential transfer during its final weeks in office.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading small business advocacy organization in the United States, has sent a letter to members of Congress expressing support for H.R. 358, known as the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (SBRFIA). This legislation aims to ensure that federal agencies fully consider the impact of regulations on small businesses by addressing loopholes in the existing Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), a research-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is seeking to fill the position of Grants and Financial Coordinator. This full-time, hybrid role combines grant administration, financial administration, and office management duties. The position is based in Washington, DC with a flexible schedule.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The United States and India have announced an extension of their agreement regarding the transition from India's existing Equalization Levy to a new multilateral solution agreed upon by the OECD-G20 Inclusive Framework. This announcement follows the historic agreement reached on October 8, 2021, between over 130 countries under the G20/OECD Inclusive Framework, which introduced a two-pillar package of reforms to the international tax framework.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
On June 18, CDT Europe held a closed civil society workshop to discuss advancing fundamental rights in the implementation of the AI Act. The event brought together representatives from key civil society organizations to brainstorm opportunities and strategic approaches to ensure human rights remain central during the roadmap to implementation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
A federal grand jury in the District of Maryland has indicted a Pennsylvania man for allegedly defrauding the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) of approximately $16 million in federal grant funds.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened in a student loan debt relief scheme that defrauded consumers of more than $20.3 million, marking its first enforcement under the Impersonation Rule. The scheme, which falsely claimed affiliations with the Department of Education, has been temporarily halted by a federal court, which also froze its assets at the FTC's request.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued a statement today ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling on college affirmative action programs.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Achieving the full potential of the U.S. economy requires that every American entrepreneur can start and grow their business regardless of background. Yet some communities face disproportionate barriers to the resources needed to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. For example, the U.S. Federal Reserve found that more than half of Black-owned businesses were turned down for bank loans, a rate twice as high as white business owners. Black-owned businesses received less than 1 percent of venture dollars and Latino/a-owned businesses received less than 2 percent in...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
(Beijing – June 28, 2024) According to the “China at 5 PM” Kingdom Prayer Meeting, house churches across China have recently faced crackdowns. The latest news is that eight male believers from a house church in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, were administratively detained for “continuing activities in the name of a banned organization.” Four were detained for three days, three for five days, and one for ten days.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
During Pride Month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched new resources and research aimed at supporting LGBTQI+ Americans. This initiative is a collaborative effort among HUD’s Offices of Community Planning and Development, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Public and Indian Housing, Housing, and Policy Development and Research.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
On June 20-21, 2024, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Brussels. The United States was represented by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and Under Secretary for Homeland Security Robert Silvers. The European Union was represented by Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson, Belgian Minister for Justice Paul Van Tigchelt, Minister for the Interior Annelies Verlinden, and State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
As Pride Month continues, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) reaffirms its commitment to protecting and upholding the safety, dignity, and well-being of the LGBTQI2S+ community. This dedication extends beyond June, ensuring support throughout the year.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced today the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from August 4, 2024, to February 3, 2026. This decision was made due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti. The corresponding Federal Register Notice provides information about registering for TPS as a new or current beneficiary under Haiti’s extension and redesignation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will deliver remarks at a signing ceremony advancing cooperation on bilateral air aviation alongside the Dominican Republic’s Minister of Tourism David Collado on June 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET in Washington, DC. The Under Secretary and Minister will provide opening remarks followed by a signing ceremony and reception for the members of the delegation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with German Foreign Office State Secretary Thomas Bagger on June 28, 2024. The meeting was focused on coordinating preparations for the upcoming NATO Washington Summit.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The following statement is attributed to Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith following the SEC’s lawsuit against Consensys:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
WASHINGTON—Following the Loper Bright v. Raimondo decision, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading think tank for science and technology policy, released a statement from Joe Kane, director of broadband and spectrum policy.
