Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 16, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Cuellar Helps Pass Bipartisan Police Week Package to Support Law Enforcement
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, May 15, 2025 Fernanda Nunez-Cazares, District Press Secretaryfernanda.nunez-cazares@mail.house.govCell: (619) 209-1834 Matthew Landini, DC Press Secretarymatt@mail.house.govCell: (216) 952-8227 Rep. Cuellar Helps Pass Bipartisan Police Week Package to Support Law Enforcement Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), commended the House […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Four people charged after North West police seize significant quantity of ice during three separate searches
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Four people charged after North West police seize significant quantity of ice during three separate searches Friday, 16 May 2025 – 10:40 am. Police have charged four people following three separate searches in the North West this week, with officers seizing more than 3.5 kilograms of ice with […]
MIL-OSI Security: California Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Smuggle Pesticides & Veterinary Drugs into the United States
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division Ruben Montes, of Calexico, California, was sentenced today in federal court to 16 months in prison and ordered to pay $12,710 in forfeiture for conspiring to smuggle and distribute more than $3 million worth of Mexican pesticides and veterinary drugs that are not approved for use in […]
MIL-OSI Security: California Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Smuggle Pesticides & Veterinary Drugs into the United States
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division Ruben Montes, of Calexico, California, was sentenced today in federal court to 16 months in prison and ordered to pay $12,710 in forfeiture for conspiring to smuggle and distribute more than $3 million worth of Mexican pesticides and veterinary drugs that are not approved for use in […]
MIL-OSI USA: Judiciary Committee Passes Peters’ Bipartisan Bill to Incentivize Community Policing
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters Published: 05.15.2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) that would help strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by incentivizing officers to serve in the communities where they live. […]
MIL-OSI Australia: When and how the Pillar Two rules apply
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin The Australian Pillar Two rules The Australian global and domestic minimum tax implements the Global Anti-Base Erosion Model RulesExternal Link (GloBE Rules) through primary and subordinate legislation, referred to together as the Minimum Tax law. The primary legislation includes the: Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Act 2024 […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Serious harm – Roper Gulf Region
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services A 51-year-old male has been arrested in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Borroloola yesterday afternoon. Around 2pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a female had been struck by a vehicle while walking down a roadway in the community. Police and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Collins, King Applaud Unanimous Passage of Resolution Recognizing National Police Week
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: May 15, 2025 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King celebrated the passage of a bipartisan resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as “National Police Week.” The resolution, which was cosponsored by Senators Collins, King, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Supports Legislation Requiring Reports about Violent Attacks on Police and Law Enforcement Officers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, legislation requiring the U.S. Attorney General to furnish reports on violent attacks against police and law enforcement officers. “Criminals who deliberately attack police and law enforcement […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Allen Backs Pro-Law Enforcement Bills During National Police Week
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12) This week, in honor of National Police Week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three pieces of legislation to express support for law enforcement officers and agencies nationwide. After voting in support of each measure, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: “National Police Week serves […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tillis Honors North Carolina Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of National Police Week, Senator Thom Tillis delivered remarks on the Senate floor in honor of North Carolina law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the last year. He encouraged his Senate colleagues to help pass the Protect and […]
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Arrest – Serious Assault – Alice Springs
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force have arrested a man in relation to the serious assault that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday afternoon. Around 12am, detectives attended a residence on Gap Road and arrested the 22-year-old man. He currently remains in custody. The victim remains in hospital receiving treatment […]
MIL-OSI Security: Chris Brown charged by the Metropolitan Police Service
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police A man has been charged following an investigation by detectives in the Metropolitan Police Service. Chris Brown, 36 (05.05.89), who is a US National, was charged on Thursday, 15 May with grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody and will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court at 10:00hrs […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Block Unconstitutional Tracking of Gun Store Purchases
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—This week, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, led his colleagues in reintroducing the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, legislation to protect gun store customers by blocking unconstitutional surveillance via Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) that unlawfully track gun store […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals Arrest Man in Arizona Wanted for Child Rape in Tennessee
Source: US Marshals Service Memphis, TN – On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in the Western District of Tennessee and the District of Arizona joined to arrest Jerry Scott, 35, for multiple sex-related crimes, including assaulting a minor. On November 17, 2021, Shelby County issued an arrest warrant for Jerry Scott for […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE Utah search warrant results in 19 arrested
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ST. GEORGE, Utah — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in a joint operation with Washington City Police Department, served a Utah state search warrant May 14 for possession of false documents and illegal drugs at a collection of residences in Washington City. Those into custody include: Six illegal aliens […]
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(Rep. Steube and Sen. Moody Introduce Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act)
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) May 15, 2025 | Press ReleasesWASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) today introduced the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act to restore the casualty and theft loss tax deduction for Americans who have suffered devastating losses from […]
MIL-OSI USA: Lawler and Gottheimer Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Startup Investment and Protect Demo Days
Source: US Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17) Washington, D.C. – 5/15/25… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) reintroduced the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act, bipartisan legislation to help early-stage companies connect with investors by clarifying federal securities laws and removing unnecessary regulatory hurdles that hinder startup growth. This bill defines […]
MIL-OSI USA: Lawler Joins Colleagues in Calling Attention to Haiti’s Deepening Crisis
Source: US Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17) Washington, D.C. – 5/15/25… Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) and 13 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary Rubio conveying their grave concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Haiti as missionaries, humanitarian aid workers, and countless innocent civilians face […]
MIL-OSI USA: McClellan Joins SEEC Energy and Commerce Members to Slam Republicans’ Attack on American Health and Affordability
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) This week, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA) joined House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) members on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, slamming House Republicans’ obscene budget reconciliation plan to gut life-saving pollution reduction programs, raise Americans’ electricity bills, cut off critical support for […]