Seabed Mining Policy: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act (PACMESA) to push Congress for stronger environmental bonding, financial assurance, and a 50% revenue share (bonuses, rentals, royalties) for Pacific territories if covered seabed mining leases move forward. Public Health—Beach Water Safety: CNMI Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality flagged fecal indicator bacteria/enterococci at Saipan’s Marine and Tank areas and Rota’s West Harbor Marina, advising residents not to fish or swim within 300 feet for 48 hours. Child Safety Online: Federal prosecutors say five men were arrested after an undercover online effort targeting attempted enticement of a minor under “Operation Protektot Y Famagu’on.” Deep-Sea Mining Lawsuit: Conservation and community groups, led by Earthjustice, sued to block the Trump administration’s Marianas/Guam deep-sea mining push, challenging claims that the lease sale won’t harm endangered species. Immigration Detention Update: CNMI Department of Corrections updated the death of ICE detainee Lian Yong Wei, saying staff found him unresponsive with a ligature and treating it as an apparent suicide while medical examiner and other reviews continue. Local Justice Case: A federal judge dismissed without prejudice former garment worker Amalia Abo Guanlao’s complaint against seven former attorneys for failure to prosecute. Meta Settlement: A multistate Meta settlement approved over Facebook/Instagram child safety claims includes the Northern Mariana Islands and requires new safety limits and protections for minors.