BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Alabama filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Alabama’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of April and Ginger Aaron-Brush of Birmingham. The couple was wed in Massachusetts but their marriage is[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
ACLU Finds Abuse, Inhumane Conditions, at Little-Known Prisons for Immigrants Run by Private Companies for Federal Government
Report Shows Federal Bureau of Prisons Incentivizes Mistreatment, Shields Immigrant Prisons from Scrutiny NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. Today the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas released the report Warehoused and Forgotten: Immigrants Trapped in Our Shadow Private Prison Industry, a devastating look into the secretive “Criminal Alien[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the 2014 LGBT Pride Month Celebration
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. Thank you, John [Elias], for that kind introduction – and for your leadership as President of DOJ Pride. It’s a pleasure to be here today. And it’s a privilege to join you – and so many of your peers and predecessors – in celebrating the 20th[Read More…]
Justice Department Urges U.S. Sentencing Commission to Make Certain Individuals Incarcerated for Drug Offenses Retroactively Eligible for Reduced Sentences
In April, Commission Approved Two-level Reduction in Sentencing Guidelines for Federal Drug Offenses; at Hearing, DOJ Officials Call for Applying Those New Rules to Certain Individuals Already in Prison WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday that the Justice Department would formally support a proposal under consideration by[Read More…]
Lansal, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Egg White Salad With Chives Due To Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. Prepared foods manufacturer, Lansal, Inc.(d.b.a. Hot Mama’s Foods), announced today that as a precaution it is voluntarily recalling 304 containers (approximately 114 pounds) of Trader Joe’s Egg White Salad with Chives packaged in 6-ounce plastic containers due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes, an organism,[Read More…]
DOD Statement on Five Casualties in Afghanistan, June 10, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby: “Five American troops were killed yesterday during a security operation in southern Afghanistan. Investigators are looking into the likelihood that friendly fire was the cause. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these fallen.” Source:[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Honoring NCAA Champions the University of Connecticut Huskies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014 – 4:24 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. I’ve just got a few things to say here. Welcome to the White House, first of all. AUDIENCE: Thank you. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: You’re pleased to be here,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, June 9, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014 – 12:54 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. Sorry to keep you waiting here a few minutes. I’m joined today by a special guest, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, to talk about our week-long focus on making college more affordable[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, June 9, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Update on Secretary’s Travel Group of Visitors, Korean News Editors Association PAKISTAN Terrorist Attacks on Karachi’s International Airport / Counterterrorism / TTP Claims IRAN / REGION Talks / Deputy Secretary Burns, Jake Sullivan / P5+1 / EU / EU Deputy Helga[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on VA Audit
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9 – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after the release of an audit of VA medical facilities: “Incompetent administrators and those who have manipulated wait-time data should be dismissed at once. Sen. McCain and I have agreed on legislation to let[Read More…]
