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CBP Officers Seize RPG Launcher, 21 Rifles, Weapons Parts at DeConcini Crossing

CBP officers at the DeConcini Crossing in Nogales, Arizona seized an RPG launcher tube, 4 rifles, an AK pistol, 16 AK rifles, 24 rifle magazines, 16 rifle stocks, 20 pistol grips, and other weapons parts from a 41-year-old female U.S. citizen on April 19, 2026, as she attempted to depart for Mexico. The items were concealed in a hidden void compartment under the rear seat of a 2016 Lexus IS 200t discovered during secondary inspection. The driver was arrested and federal prosecution was accepted under 18 USC 554 (Smuggling goods from the United States); the three accompanying minors were released to family custody.

Indiana Michigan Power Company Alternative Regulatory Plan Approval

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an interim order on April 22, 2026, approving Indiana Michigan Power Company's Alternative Regulatory Plan establishing a new methodology for allocating the costs of Current Generation Resources between Indiana and Michigan retail jurisdictions. The plan sets retail jurisdictional allocation factors using Primary Allocation Factors from I&M's most recent Indiana and Michigan base rate cases (Cause No. 45933 and Case No. U-21461), subject to future adjustment only when I&M's wholesale demand and energy percentages change. The order affects I&M's approximately 484,000 retail customers in Indiana and 134,000 retail customers in Michigan. The Commission noted that because I&M has filed a parallel case in Michigan, the two state commissions' decisions must be consistent.

Buksh v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship - Bogus Document Appeal Allowed

The Federal Court of Australia allowed Farid Buksh's appeal against a decision upholding visa refusal based on a 'bogus document'. The Court held that the Tribunal misconstrued the definition of 'bogus document' in section 5 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth), finding that 'counterfeit' refers to a document that is not what it purports to be — not a document that is authentic but contains inaccurate information. The decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal dated 16 June 2022 has been quashed and proceedings remitted for redetermination. The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship was ordered to pay the applicant's costs.

USCIS Extends Notice Period 60 Days

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended a notice period by 60 days. The document, filed on regulations.gov under docket USCIS-2013-0002-0042, references a PDF attachment containing the full extension details. The specific notice period affected and the regulatory context are contained within the PDF, which is not included in this record.

G-1055 Form Posted by USCIS

USCIS posted the G-1055 form (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) to regulations.gov under docket USCIS-2010-0008. The form is available as a downloadable PDF attachment. No regulatory amendments or new compliance obligations are described in this posting.

Singh v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship – Student Visa Appeal Dismissed

Jagnandan Singh appealed the dismissal by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) of his judicial review application challenging the Administrative Appeals Tribunal's decision to affirm refusal of his Student (subclass 500) visa. The Tribunal had found Mr Singh failed to satisfy the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) criterion in cl 500.212 of Sch 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth), citing his nine sequential vocational qualifications over 11 years and the limited value of further study. On 21 April 2026, Justice McDonald dismissed the appeal with costs, finding no error in the primary judge's judgment and no jurisdictional error in the Tribunal's decision.

Seemab v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs - Partner Visa Appeal Dismissed

The Federal Court of Australia dismissed the appeal of Arsla Seemab challenging a Federal Circuit and Family Court decision. The appellant failed to demonstrate any appealable error in the lower court's dismissal of her judicial review application regarding the refusal of a Partner visa by a delegate of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. The case concerned whether Ms Seemab satisfied the criteria under cl 820.211 of sch 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth), specifically the requirement to be a spouse of an Australian citizen at the time of her visa application. The Tribunal had affirmed the delegate's decision finding she was not her sponsor's spouse at the relevant time.

USCIS Certificate Non-Existence Extension, Comments Due June 22

DHS/USCIS invites public comment on a proposed extension of OMB Control Number 1615-0156, covering Form G-1566 (Request for a Certificate of Non-Existence). The form is used by individuals to request USCIS verify whether immigration records exist for a named subject. Estimated annual respondents: 1,000 paper filers and 1,000 electronic filers, with a combined annual hour burden of 912 hours and total annual cost burden of $61,000. Comments are accepted for 60 days.

Damuni v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship – Leave to Extend Time Appeal Dismissed

The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an application by Mr Sivaviolo Damuni for leave to extend time to appeal a decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal, which had affirmed the non-revocation of his cancelled Subclass 155 visa. The applicant, a Fijian citizen who arrived in Australia in 1991 at age 5, had his visa cancelled under section 501(3A) of the Migration Act due to a 2023 armed robbery conviction resulting in two years and eight months' imprisonment. The Court held it was not necessary in the interests of the administration of justice to grant the extension, finding the 35-day appeal deadline had passed and the proposed grounds of appeal did not warrant relief.

USCIS Fee Waiver Extension, Comments Due June 22

DHS/USCIS is seeking public comments through June 22, 2026 on extending the currently approved Form I-912 (Request for Fee Waiver) collection under OMB Control Number 1615-0116. The collection allows applicants to demonstrate inability to pay immigration fees. Estimated annual respondents: 602,528 with 653,435 hours burden and $2,009,461 cost burden.

Schneiderman v. American Chemical Society - Diversity Jurisdiction Ruling

The Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of plaintiff Arnold Schneiderman's disability discrimination suit against the American Chemical Society, holding that federal diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(c)(1) was not established. The court interpreted the statute's principal-place-of-business provision as applying only in conjunction with the state-of-incorporation provision, such that federally chartered corporations without state incorporation cannot invoke diversity jurisdiction based solely on having a principal place of business in a state. This ruling clarifies that entities chartered by federal statute rather than state law fall outside § 1332(c)(1)'s scope.

Kumar v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship - Subclass 187 Visa Appeal Dismissed

The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal by three Indian nationals (Sanjeeev Kumar, Neelam Rani, and Anika Choudhary) seeking judicial review of decisions refusing subclass 187 (Regional Employer Nomination) visas. The appellants failed to satisfy clause 187.233 of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 because the employer sponsor had withdrawn its nomination application, meaning no valid nomination existed. The Court ordered the first and second appellants to pay the respondent's costs fixed at $5,000.

CHIP State Plan Eligibility Comment Period Ends May 6

CMS has issued a Paperwork Reduction Act notice seeking public comment on a revised information collection for CHIP State Plan Eligibility (CMS-10398 #17, OMB control 0938-1148). The revision incorporates changes under section 71109 of the Working Families Tax Cut legislation, which limits federal financial participation for full CHIP coverage to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and three groups of FFP-eligible noncitizens (lawful permanent residents, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and COFA migrants). The update modifies the Non-Financial Eligibility—Citizenship template (CS 18) and its Implementation Guide. Comments must be received by May 6, 2026; affected public consists of 56 state, local, or tribal government respondents with an estimated 2,800 total annual hours burden.

Quarterly Publication of Individuals Who Have Chosen To Expatriate

The IRS published its quarterly list of individuals who expatriated during Q1 2026 (ending March 31, 2026), as required under IRC section 6039G of HIPAA of 1996. The publication contains approximately 600 individual names organized alphabetically with first and middle names or initials. Long-term residents treated as US citizens under section 877(e)(2) are also included.

Feng v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship — PIC 4020 Appeal Allowed

The Federal Court of Australia allowed the appeal by Chiu-He Feng against the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, quashing the decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal dated 26 November 2020, and remitted the matter to the Administrative Review Tribunal for determination according to law. The Court found that the Tribunal's reasoning was insufficient to support a conclusion of 'purposeful falsity' under Public Interest Criterion 4020, which requires an element of fraud or deception — not merely indifference to accuracy. The Minister must pay the appellant's costs of both the original application and the appeal.

ABC19 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship — Protection Visa Appeal Allowed

The Federal Court of Australia allowed an appeal by ABC19, a Bangladeshi citizen, from a decision of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) affirming the Administrative Appeals Tribunal's refusal of a Protection (Class XA) (Subclass 866) visa. The appellant claimed risk of harm due to conversion from Islam to Christianity. The Court found the Tribunal erred by failing to independently consider whether conversion could have occurred in Australia and by not assessing whether the basis of witnesses' beliefs affected the credibility assessment, contrary to ss 414 and 425 of the Migration Act 1958. The matter was remitted to the newly renamed Administrative Review Tribunal, with costs awarded against the Minister.

TV5/UNIS TV Wholesale Rate Increase Approved by CRTC

The CRTC has approved TV5 Québec Canada's application to increase mandatory per subscriber monthly wholesale rates for TV5/UNIS TV by $0.02 across both market types: from $0.24 to $0.26 in English-language markets and from $0.28 to $0.30 in French-language markets. The decision, citing TV5's critical deteriorating financial situation that threatened its ability to fulfill programming obligations, modifies the existing mandatory distribution order issued under paragraph 9.1(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act. The new rates take effect immediately upon publication of this decision (22 April 2026), and the modified distribution order will expire 31 August 2026.

AOR24 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship - Protection Visa Appeal Dismissed

The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal by AOR24 challenging the refusal of a protection visa application. The appellant, a Philippine citizen who arrived on a visitor visa in 2004 and remained unlawfully, claimed protection based on witnessing a political killing in 1985. The Court upheld the lower court's finding of no jurisdictional error in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal's decision, which found the appellant did not satisfy the refugee criterion under s 36(2)(a) or complementary protection criterion under s 36(2)(aa) of the Migration Act 1958. Costs of $5,000 were awarded against the appellant.

NYSE Proposes Rule Enabling Tokenized Securities Trading Under DTC Pilot Program

NYSE filed a proposed rule change with the SEC on April 9, 2026, to adopt Rule 7.50 (Tokenized Securities) and amend Rules 1.1, 7.36, 7.37, and 7.41 to enable trading of securities on the Exchange in tokenized form during the pendency of a DTC Pilot Program. The DTC Pilot Program operates pursuant to a December 11, 2025 Commission Staff no-action letter. The proposed rule change, modeled on Nasdaq's approved tokenization framework, would allow DTC Eligible Participants to designate, at order entry, that DTC Eligible Securities be cleared and settled in tokenized form on the same order book and execution priority rules as traditional securities. The SEC is soliciting public comments on the proposal.

File Complaint Against the California Department of Consumer Affairs

The California Department of Consumer Affairs provides California citizens with methods to submit comments, complaints, or suggestions about the Boards, Bureaus, Programs, or Divisions within the Department. Options include an online complaint form and a printable PDF form available in English and Spanish. The page also references the Citizen Complaint Act of 1997 as the statutory basis for providing these complaint mechanisms.

Nasdaq ISE Auction Mechanism Rule Changes

Nasdaq ISE, LLC filed a proposed rule change with the SEC on April 13, 2026, published April 17, 2026, to amend auction mechanism rules governing Facilitation, SOM, PIM, FLEX PIM, and FLEX SOM options auctions. The proposal would expressly permit Member orders for Market Maker assigned accounts to be solicited for execution against Agency Orders in these five auction mechanisms, mirroring a prior Cboe Exchange approval. The SEC is soliciting comments from interested persons on the proposed rule change.

CMS Medicaid State Plan Eligibility Comment Period Ends May 6

CMS is seeking public comment on a revised Medicaid State Plan Eligibility template (CMS-10434 #15, OMB control number 0938-1188) that incorporates changes under section 71109 of the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) legislation, limiting federal financial participation for full Medicaid coverage to U.S. citizens or nationals and specific noncitizen groups (lawful permanent residents, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and COFA migrants). The revised template includes required attestations for emergency Medicaid coverage and coverage during the reasonable opportunity period pending verification of citizenship or immigration status. Comments must be received by May 6, 2026, and will be considered by CMS before finalization.

Belizean Woman Found Guilty of Naturalization Fraud

A federal jury found Ana Zahia Gonzalez, 46, guilty of naturalization fraud on April 20, 2026, following a trial in Orlando, Florida. Gonzalez submitted a fraudulent divorce decree from Belize as part of her citizenship application and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison plus denaturalization. She entered the United States on a visitor visa in 2006, overstayed her authorized stay, and later married a U.S. citizen while still lawfully married to a Belizean man before applying for naturalization in 2016.

Bank Acquisitions Announced in Three States

Peoples Bancorp of Marietta, Ohio agreed to acquire Citizens National in Paintsville, Kentucky for $76.6 million in cash and stock, valuing the $686 million-asset target at 118% of tangible book value, with closing expected in H2 2026. United Community Banks of Greenville, South Carolina agreed to acquire Peach State Bancshares in Gainesville, Georgia for $100.8 million, valuing the $788 million-asset target at 194% of tangible book value, with closing expected in Q3 2026. Points West Community Bank of Windsor, Colorado applied to the FDIC to acquire State Bank of Downs in Kansas, a $140.3 million-asset institution, with price undisclosed.

EU Council and Parliament Strike Provisional Deal on Social Security Coordination

The Cyprus presidency of the Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on updated rules for coordinating national social security systems across the EU. The deal aims to modernise, clarify, and simplify social security coordination while strengthening fair labour mobility and protecting citizens' rights. It focuses on five key areas: unemployment benefits, long-term care benefits, access to welfare benefits for economically inactive persons, family benefits, and applicable legislation for posted workers and persons working in two or more member states. The agreement must still be formally adopted by both institutions following legal-linguistic revision before becoming binding.

DFC CEO Ben Black Highlights Africa's Strategic Economic Promise at Atlantic Council Forum

DFC CEO Ben Black delivered the opening keynote at the Atlantic Council's 'Investing in Africa Forum' on April 16, 2026, on the margins of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. Black underscored Africa's central role in future global economic growth, citing the continent's expanding markets, workforce, consumer bases, and vast reserves of critical minerals including cobalt, lithium, titanium, and graphite. The speech outlined DFC's strategic approach to investing in energy, technology, infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, and financial services across Africa as part of U.S. economic statecraft to counter geopolitical competitors.

NH Nonprofit Reporting Deadlines: May 15 and December 31

Attorney General John M. Formella and Secretary of State David M. Scanlan announced reporting deadlines for New Hampshire nonprofit organizations. The New Hampshire Charitable Trusts Unit requires annual reports by May 15, 2025 for charities with a fiscal year ending December 31. Separately, the Secretary of State requires a 2025 Nonprofit Report by December 31, 2025, which must be submitted every five years under RSA 292. The AG emphasized that transparency through regular reporting is how citizens can be confident their charitable donations will be used for the intended purpose.

Five California Press Releases: Parks, Arts Council, Minimum Wage

Five new press releases from Governor Newsom's office published April 22, 2026: Governor appointments announcement, Earth Day announcements for three new state parks (also in Spanish), California Arts Council 50th anniversary, and fast food minimum wage impact data showing 730K workers benefited. The most substantive item is the fast food minimum wage analysis citing economic data on worker impact and employment outcomes.

ZTBL v Minister for Immigration Full Court Appeal

The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia dismissed ZTBL's appeal against the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, affirming that the Administrative Appeals Tribunal did not commit jurisdictional error when comparing the risk posed by the appellant holding a permanent visa versus a Bridging (Removal Pending) visa with curfew and monitoring conditions. The appellant, an Iraqi citizen found to owe protection obligations, challenged the Tribunal's assessment conducted before the High Court invalidated the curfew and monitoring conditions in YBFZ v Minister for Immigration [2024] HCA 40. The Full Court held that the Tribunal's assumption about the bridging visa conditions was not material to its decision, as the appellant would have remained in the community regardless of the Tribunal outcome. The appellant was ordered to pay the First Respondent's costs.

February 2026 Local Employment Unemployment Data Released for Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for February 2026. Nonseasonally adjusted data shows unemployment rates increased in all 13 metropolitan areas over the month and over the year. Of Wisconsin's 35 largest cities, unemployment increased in 34 over the year (Superior was the only city with a year-over-year decrease). Among counties, 71 saw month-over-month increases while Clark County was the sole county with a monthly decrease.

Register to Vote Online, Mail, or in Person

Pennsylvania's voter registration services page informs residents that they can register online, by mail, or in person at county election offices, PennDOT locations, and other government agencies. The page outlines eligibility requirements including 15-day advance registration, one-month U.S. citizenship, 30-day Pennsylvania residency, and being at least 18 years old by the election day. Applicants need approximately 10 minutes to complete the form using their Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card, and will receive a voter registration card by mail upon processing.

Public Input Solicitation for Mortgage Regulatory Revisions

The Alaska Division of Banking and Securities (DBS) is soliciting public comments under Administrative Order 360 on possible amendments to the Alaska Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2010 (3 AAC 14.010-14.990). DBS specifically requests input on clarifying regulatory obligations, reducing costs and administrative burdens, improving communication procedures, and increasing transparency. Written comments are due by 4:30 PM Alaska time on October 24, 2025, and a virtual stakeholder meeting will be held on October 15, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 AM AKST via Microsoft Teams.

AG Brown Joins 22 AG Coalition Opposing HUD Mixed-Status Family Housing Rule

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule that would prohibit mixed-status families from living in public housing and from receiving federal housing assistance including Section 8 vouchers and project-based rental assistance. The proposed rule would mandate eviction of entire households if any single member is found ineligible due to immigration status, affecting eligible members including U.S. citizen children. The coalition argues the rule violates the Administrative Procedure Act and Paperwork Reduction Act, and would exacerbate the housing crisis while disproportionately burdening elderly citizens, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and low-income residents.

Chinacalle v Minister for Immigration - Visa Cancellation Under s 140(1)

The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an application by Ms Chinacalle challenging the automatic cancellation of her subclass 485 visa under s 140(1) of the Migration Act 1958. The Court confirmed it had jurisdiction under s 39B of the Judiciary Act 1903 to review the matter. Ms Chinacalle argued that s 140(1) did not apply because she had ceased to be a member of the primary visa holder's family unit following separation (citing domestic violence). The Court held that s 140(1) operates by operation of law and her visa was properly cancelled. The Applicant was ordered to pay the Respondent's costs.

DKT18 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 446

The Federal Court of Australia on 16 April 2026 dismissed DKT18's application for an extension of time to appeal a 2019 Federal Circuit Court decision that had refused judicial review of an Administrative Appeals Tribunal ruling upholding rejection of the applicant's protection visa application. Stewart J found the delay of over two years beyond the 28-day appeal window was unexplained and the application had no apparent merit. The applicant, who departed Australia in September 2025 with no right of return, failed to appear at the hearing despite email notification to his nominated address. The Court ordered the proceeding dismissed with costs.

Short Sale Desist and Refrain Orders and Accusations, 50+ Respondents, 2010–2013

The California Department of Real Estate has published a consolidated list of Desist and Refrain Orders and/or Accusations filed against more than 50 individuals and entities in connection with short sale transactions between 2010 and 2013. The list identifies respondents by name, filing date, H-number, and license number where applicable. Consumers and industry participants are advised to verify the licensure and disciplinary status of any real estate professional before engaging short sale services, as the listing includes both unlicensed entities and licensed professionals found to have engaged in unlawful acts.

DOS Corrects Certificate of Loss of Nationality Fee Schedule

The Department of State published a correcting amendment to 22 CFR Part 22, fixing an erroneous paragraph designation in amendatory instruction 2 from the March 13, 2026 final rule. The correction maintains the Certificate of Loss of Nationality administrative processing fee at $450 and revises the authority citation for Part 22. The rule is effective April 16, 2026 and applicable as of April 13, 2026.

Alaska Securities Act Public Input Meeting October 15 2025

The Alaska Division of Banking and Securities (DBS) is soliciting written and oral public comments on potential regulatory changes to Alaska Securities Act regulations under 3 AAC 08.005-230 and 3 AAC 08.500-950, pursuant to Administrative Order 360. Written comments are due by 4:30 p.m. on October 24, 2025, and an oral stakeholder meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 15, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AKST. DBS explicitly states it is not currently proposing any specific regulation changes and has no draft regulations prepared for public comment under the Administrative Procedure Act at this time.

Hochul Urges NY Preparedness During Severe Weather Awareness Week

Governor Kathy Hochul marked the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week (April 19-25, 2026) by encouraging New Yorkers to prepare their households for severe weather through Citizen Preparedness Corps training and emergency alert registration. The state-administered program has trained 468,000 residents since 2014. New Yorkers can sign up for weather and emergency alerts by texting their county or borough to 333111.

Accountability Reports, Participation Strategies, Schedules

The Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia publishes its citizen accountability page, providing links to public accountability reports, citizen participation strategies, schedules, and related documents for the 2024-2025 period. The page includes links to the public accountability hearing held on December 18, 2025, supporting materials, historical records, and a citizen feedback survey on how accountability sessions should be conducted.