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Governor Murphy Signs Bill to Thwart Rampant Retail Crimes in New Jersey

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Governor Signs Legislation to Combat Retail Crime in New Jersey

**Trenton, NJ** – Governor Phil Murphy has enacted bipartisan legislation spearheaded by Senator Holly Schepisi to tackle the growing issue of organized retail crime. The new law targets the escalating threat by enhancing penalties for retail theft and improving law enforcement’s capacity to manage these offenses effectively.

Senator Schepisi highlighted the financial impact of organized retail crime, noting significant costs to businesses and increased consumer prices. She emphasized the safety risks employees face from organized theft groups, stating the new legislation aims to deter criminal organizations and enhance protections for both retailers and consumers.

The legislation, identified as Bill S-3587, introduces several changes to New Jersey’s legal framework regarding organized retail crime. These include regulations concerning the online sale of stolen goods, gift card fraud, and assaults on retail workers, along with additional provisions for prosecutors to aggregate shoplifting violations to determine the severity of offenses.

A notable aspect of the bill is its focus on gift card fraud, which has ties to organized crime in China and fentanyl production. It proposes stronger requirements for packaging and consumer notifications to address these issues. The legislation emphasizes community safety, ensuring retail employees and shoppers are protected from harm and tampering threats.

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Feds to Investigate Rampant Anti-Semitism at American Universities

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Federal Task Force to Visit Universities on Anti-Semitism Allegations

**Washington, D.C.** – The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism has announced visits to 10 universities following reports of antisemitic incidents since October 2023. This initiative follows President Trump’s Executive Order aimed at addressing antisemitic harassment at educational institutions.

Leading Task Force member and Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Leo Terrell, informed the universities of the Task Force’s awareness regarding potential failures in protecting Jewish students and staff. The Task Force plans to engage with university authorities, affected individuals, law enforcement, and community members to gather information and assess the need for further action.

Mr. Terrell emphasized the commitment of President Trump, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and the Administration to ensuring campus safety and inclusion for individuals of all religions. He stated that the Task Force’s work is part of broader efforts to combat anti-Semitism in schools.

The universities identified for visits include Columbia University, George Washington University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, and New York University. Other institutions are Northwestern University, the University of California at Los Angeles, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Southern California. Complaints

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