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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has introduced two bills to strengthen public safety by combating dangerous sanctuary policies that permit criminals to go free and by enhancing penalties for deported felons who return to the United States. Chairman Goodlatte issued the statement below on the introduction of these bills. Chairman Goodlatte:  “For years, the lack of immigration enforcement and the spread of dangerous sanctuary policies have failed the American people and cost too many lives. The deaths of innocent Americans, such as Kate Steinle, Sarah Root, Grant Ronnebeck, and too many others, are tragic.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has introduced two bills to strengthen public safety by combating dangerous sanctuary policies that permit criminals to go free and by enhancing penalties for deported felons who return to the United States. Chairman Goodlatte issued the statement below on the introduction of these bills. Chairman Goodlatte:  “For years, the lack of immigration enforcement and the spread of dangerous sanctuary policies have failed the American people and cost too many lives. The deaths of innocent Americans, such as Kate Steinle, Sarah Root, Grant Ronnebeck, and too many others, are tragic.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the Constitution and Civil Justice Subcommittee hearing on “Examining Ethical Responsibilities Regarding Attorney Advertising.” Chairman Goodlatte: On March 7, 2017, this Committee sent a series of letters regarding the topic of today’s hearing to the American Bar Association, 51 state bars including the District of Columbia, and two companies that aggregate plaintiffs for law firms.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the Constitution and Civil Justice Subcommittee hearing on “Examining Ethical Responsibilities Regarding Attorney Advertising.” Chairman Goodlatte: On March 7, 2017, this Committee sent a series of letters regarding the topic of today’s hearing to the American Bar Association, 51 state bars including the District of Columbia, and two companies that aggregate plaintiffs for law firms.

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice has announced a time change for tomorrow’s hearing on “Examining Ethical Responsibilities Regarding Attorney Advertising.” FRIDAY, JUNE 239:30 a.m.Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Hearing on: Examining Ethical Responsibilities Regarding Attorney Advertising Witnesses:

• Dr. Ilana Kutinsky, Director of Atrial Fibrillation Services, William Beaumont Hospital Troy
• Dr. Shawn H.

Washington, D.C. -- On Friday, June 23, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice will hold a hearing titled, “Examining Ethical Responsibilities Regarding Attorney Advertising,” to examine misleading and even dangerous attorney advertisements regarding lawsuits centered around pharmaceuticals. In a recent report, the American Medical Association (AMA) found that patients were more likely to discontinue the use of prescribed FDA-approved pharmaceuticals after seeing television advertisements that “emphasize side effects while ignori

Washington, D.C. -- On Friday, June 23, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice will hold a hearing titled, “Examining Ethical Responsibilities Regarding Attorney Advertising,” to examine misleading and even dangerous attorney advertisements regarding lawsuits centered around pharmaceuticals. In a recent report, the American Medical Association (AMA) found that patients were more likely to discontinue the use of prescribed FDA-approved pharmaceuticals after seeing television advertisements that “emphasize side effects while ignori

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on “Juvenile Justice Reform in the Modern Era.” Chairman Goodlatte: Throughout history, societies have struggled to establish appropriate ways to deal with juvenile offenders.