lawmakers

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On Tuesday, rights groups and lawmakers accused ICE of violating the judge's decision by arresting a 21-year-old man in the halls of 26 Federal Plaza.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Rubio was addressing Joey Freeman, the vice president of state affairs for the LA28 Organizing Committee, who testified before lawmakers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The measure won approval following record-setting funding lapses in the past year that fueled criticism of lawmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, said that the softening of Trump's tone will likely trickle down to other officials, Republican lawmakers and Trump's wider base.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Support for the legislation was so widespread that several Southern lawmakers cast their first vote ever for a civil rights bill.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman