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Shouldn’t the NY Times headline note that this new policy breaks the law?

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I have obtained new nonpublic data from ICE that shows that 2/3 of the people it had booked into detention facilities this fiscal year had no criminal convictions at all. Less than 7% have violent convictions. Most convictions were for immigration, traffic, and vice offenses.

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Every time I post about ICE tactics, I get replies, “This is what I voted for.” Really? You voted for a mother crying for mercy while her child is still in school—about to come out and find her missing? There isn’t another way to go about this that preserves our humanity?

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E. Jean Carroll: This is a man who wears apricot makeup, with his hair twirled around his head like Barbara Stanwyck in Ball of Fire. I was so close—I heard almost every single thing he said. The farting—you wanted to know about that? It was a silent one… sort of.

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🤣 this f'ing guy

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💔

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Oh wow. This is a shift.

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Here's a longer video of Brad Lander's detention just now inside 26 Federal Plaza as he tried to walk a man out of immigration court, by masked federal agents.

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While Trump's administration lies about being fiscally responsible, Illinois is doing the work. The Rainy Day Fund is at a record high and will have almost $2.5 billion in it by the end of FY26. Illinois’ progress is real, and businesses are taking note.

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ICE moves to deport Atlanta-based Hispanic reporter who covered immigration raids www.ajc.com/news/2025/06...

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“I find it unconscionable that someone could step up to serve, voluntarily, in our military and be willing to sacrifice their life for our country only to have their families torn apart.” This article first appeared @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social

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israel hits iranian state tv during live broadcast

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“I’m an American citizen,” Brian Gavidia said he told the agent at least three times. Despite his responses, the agent pushed him into a metal gate, put his hands behind his back and asked him what hospital he was born in. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

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With ten minutes to deadline, @startribune.com redesigned tomorrow's front page in a flash, per senior assistant managing editor Greg Mees

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At yesterday's protests in Atlanta, police arrested the respected journalist Mario Guevara—clearly ID'd as press and, crucially, known for tirelessly documenting ICE abuses—for livestreaming their crackdown. He was booked on charges of "obstruction" and "pedestrian walking on or along" a roadway.

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AOC during Zohran for Mayor rally: "There are people out there who say, 'If you go out and make this endorsement, your political career will be over.' And to that I say: I don't care. We will never get to a better place if everyone is just worried about themselves. If it's over, so be it."

submitted 6 days ago • 290 comments

If u dig into Trump's military parade yesterday, there are some pretty radical acts of protest embedded in it. Subtle but pretty cool.

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The Hortman family helped raise and train dogs to partner with veterans. One of the many reasons we will miss Melissa and Mark.

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Simple Minds “Don’t You Forget About Me” from the Breakfast Club soundtrack. Live at the Mann Center in Philly on No Kings Day (6/14/2025). #simpleminds #dontyouforgetaboutme #tdpavilion #manncenter #phillyconcerts #philadelphia #nokings #simplemindstour Tour info —> www.simpleminds.com/tour/

submitted 6 days ago • 20 comments

That army parade was straight outta Spinal Tap.

submitted 6 days ago • 1086 comments

"How does it feel to get arrested at 87 years old? He said "I'm just beginning!"

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spoken like a diehard White Sox fan

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Minnesota’s flags will fly at half staff in honor and remembrance of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. She woke up every morning determined to make Minnesota a better place, and she will be greatly missed.

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Chicago ✊

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😎

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The retirement home I just drove past had half a dozen old folks in wheelchairs out front holding #NoKings posters here in SLC, UT. Cars were honking in support, waving and yelling NO KINGS!!!

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If 102-year-old Kurt Goldschmidt, a survivor of the Holocaust, says "no kings" you'd best get up and stand up for your rights before it's too late. Mr. Goldschmidt knows all too well what he's seeing in Trump's America. It was an honor to stand with him today. #NoKingsInAmerica

submitted 7 days ago • 54 comments

Holy sh*t! Protesters are lined up for a mile in the small town of Geneva, Illinois for the No Kings rally!

submitted 7 days ago • 277 comments

It should not be lost on anyone that Minnesota Rep Melissa Hortman, who was shot to death in her home last night by an assassin, was a gun safety advocate who worked tirelessly to protect her constituents from gun violence.

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Voting for the GOP's Big, Ugly, Betrayal of a bill is voting to kick seniors out of nursing homes. It is voting to shut down rural hospitals. It is voting to take coverage away from kids with disabilities. Keep up the pressure to make sure a majority of Senators vote NO.

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WATCH: “I WAS AN INTERPRETER IN AFGHANISTAN FOR 3 YEARS.” ICE grabs a man whose name they don’t even know at his immigration hearing, shackles him, expedites his removal. Q: Why would anyone ever help our military again? — Trump is endangering and weakening our military.

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“OMG they’re rioting in L.A.!!” Meanwhile, in the beautiful landscape that is Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles. 💙

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The Senate bill aims to effectively end all civil rights lawsuits against the federal government except by entities rich enough to potentially pay million/billions in fees. I am not making this up.

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My 'NO KINGS DAY PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY now has 4 hours of amazing music to keep you energized and inspired for the protest and beyond. Please suggest any songs I'm missing, and I'll try to add them! open.spotify.com/playlist/5n0...

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Still thinking about how badly @govpritzker.illinois.gov shredded BoBo yesterday. It was a good example of how that entire clown show of a hearing unfolded. The witnesses came across as intelligent, competent, and empathetic while the GOP interrogators sounded like toddlers.

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The U.S. Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the U.S. from El Salvador after an indictment in Tennessee on human smuggling charges. His wife has said that he transported groups of workers between job sites.

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Sen. Alex Padilla was just removed from Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles (video: Bill Melugin/Fox News)

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Republican senators freaked out when asked about Trump's military parade costing $45 million. Some hid in elevators. Some stared off into space. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) snapped: “I answered the question I wanted to answer!” www.huffpost.com/entry/gop-se...

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New @ryanbort.bsky.social / me story for @rollingstone.com posting momentarily but one completely navel gaze aspect of it for me is this is now multiple written statements where the Trump White House (and yes I’ve previously informed them it’s like calling the band The Nirvana) at least seems like…

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Haitian immigrant rights' activist Guerline Jozef responds to Trump's travel ban and targeting of Haitian immigrants.

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This is awesome

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How many cancer research trials would $134M pay for? www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

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