CHICAGO, Illinois, April 12 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * The Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil Is an Attack on Freedom of Expression and Due Process Alianza Americas expresses deep concern over the recent decision by an immigration judge in Louisiana, ruling that the Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil--a graduate student at Columbia University and a lawful permanent resident   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * American Boating Congress 2025: Shaping the Future of Recreational Boating Each year, the American Boating Congress (ABC) brings together the full spectrum of the recreational boating industry in the heart of Washington, D.C. - creating a powerful, unified presence on Capitol Hill. From May 12-14, 2025, NMMA will once again convene manufacturers, dealers  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Ariana Hussain Elected 2025-2026 ALSC Vice-President/President-Elect Ariana Hussain, Teacher Librarian, The Blake School, Hopkins, Minnesota, has been elected vice president/president-elect of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). She will begin her term as president-elect in July 2025 and assume   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 12 -- Thomas More Society, a national public interest law firm defending life, family and freedom, issued the following news: * * * Federal Judge Denies California Education Officials' Bid to End Challenge to Gender Secrecy Rules Court Allows Thomas More Society Case Against Parental Exclusion Policies to Continue Forward (San Diego, California) On April 10, 2025, U.S.District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez denied a motion to dismiss filed by California's Superintenden  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Impact of Tariffs on Consumers and the Property Casualty Insurance Industry * In February, tariffs were imposed on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China for goods not covered under existing trade agreements with Canada and Mexico. * 25% tariff on imports from Canada, Mexico, and * 20% tariff on imports from China. * Additional tariffs   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Inspire the Next Generation for Preservation Week 2025, April 27 - May 3 CHICAGO--Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures hosts Preservation Week from April 27 - May 3, 2025. The theme for Preservation Week 2025 is Preserve the Past, Shape the Future: Inspiring the Next Generation. The Preservation Outreach Committee organizes and presents webinars annually for Pr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Mixed Economic Environment Reflected in Early-Year Boat Sales Data As economic headwinds continue to shape consumer sentiment, the latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report analyzes January 2025 data, offering a look at year-over-year trends and how 2025 kicked-off ahead of the tariff and trade tensions. The report, published this we  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Tariffs on Chinese Imports Reach 145% This week, the Trump administration confirmed that total tariffs on Chinese imports have increased by 145%. For marine manufacturers who rely on imported parts and materials from China, these additional costs could significantly disrupt production and supply chains. While some tariffs have been delayed for 90 days, t  more