New Jersey AG Investigating Fatal Evesham Crash

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Evesham, NJ. The incident involved a civilian vehicle that collided with a second civilian vehicle while an Evesham Township police officer was attempting a traffic stop. One civilian sustained fatal injuries.

AG Investigates Civilian Death After Police Encounter

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of Steven Fitzpatrick, 61, following a March 10, 2026, encounter with Franklin Township Police. Mr. Fitzpatrick suffered an apparent medical episode while being handcuffed and later died. The investigation is being conducted by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) as required by state law.

New Jersey AG Releases Identities in Fatal Police Shooting

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability has released the identities of the decedent and the officer involved in a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on March 16, 2026, in Lacey Township. The investigation into the incident, which resulted in the death of Susanne Clarke, is ongoing.

New Jersey Sues ICE and DHS Over Warehouse Detention Facility Plans

New Jersey, Governor Sherrill, Attorney General Davenport, and Roxbury Township have filed a lawsuit against ICE and DHS to halt plans to convert a warehouse into a mass immigration detention facility. The suit alleges the federal agencies bypassed lawful processes, disregarded environmental impacts, and ignored state and local concerns regarding infrastructure and public safety.

DOJ Recognizes FOIA Professionals During Sunshine Week

The Department of Justice issued a notice recognizing its FOIA professionals during Sunshine Week. The notice highlights the increasing volume of FOIA requests and the challenges faced by professionals in balancing transparency with complex requests and litigation.

DOJ: Five Plead Guilty in Minnesota Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

Five individuals have pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with the Feeding Our Future scheme, bringing the total convictions to 63. The scheme defrauded the Federal Child Nutrition Program of $14.6 million intended for children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CSX Transportation Discontinues Service in Cook County, Illinois

CSX Transportation (CSXT) has filed a notice of exemption to discontinue service over a 1.32-mile rail line in Cook County, Illinois. The exemption is effective April 19, 2026, unless stayed or challenged by offers of financial assistance.

Surface Transportation Board Seeks Approval for Rail Service Preservation Collection

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue its existing information collection titled 'Preservation of Rail Service' (OMB Control No. 2140-0022). This notice is a request for comments on the extension of this collection without change.

Surface Transportation Board: Railroad Cost of Capital 2025

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has initiated a proceeding to determine the railroad industry's cost of capital for 2025. The notice solicits comments on key financial components including cost of debt, preferred equity, common equity, and the capital structure mix.

Proposed Rule: Marketing Order for California Almonds - Borrowing Authority

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed a rule to amend Marketing Order No. 981, which governs the handling of California almonds. The proposed amendment would grant the Almond Board of California the authority to borrow funds from commercial lending institutions. The public comment period for this proposed rule closes on May 19, 2026.