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Edgar Aranda Yanoc

@edgaryanoc.bsky.social

I am racial and economic justice advocate with a long history of working on immigrant rights. Currently working in the field of Philanthropy. All opinions are my own and do not represent the institution that I work.

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after absolutely eviscerating Kristi Noem and calling for her resignation, Tillis is applauded. He thens threatens to hold up nominees if she doesn't stop stonewalling him. My God.

03.03.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 24792    πŸ” 6086    πŸ’¬ 1098    πŸ“Œ 759
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wow -- Tillis goes ballistic on Noem, telling her "what we've seen is a disaster under your leadership"

03.03.2026 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 27015    πŸ” 7098    πŸ’¬ 1457    πŸ“Œ 838
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Proposed laws would restrict some ICE operations in Virginia Virginia lawmakers introduced dozens of bills this session that tackle immigration policy; several aligned with a recent executive directive to end local law enforcement cooperation with the U.S. Immi...

"...The amended bill will prohibit law enforcement officers from assisting, operating, or authorizing resources to federal authorities to enforce immigration laws, unless presented with an official judicial warrant..."
tinyurl.com/ybttn2et

23.02.2026 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"...the overwhelming majority of ICE detainees in Central Virginia are not convicted criminals, per ICE’s own data. This has been a consistent trend over the past year..."

tinyurl.com/4j2wvj2h

22.02.2026 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pope Leo Will Spend July 4 Visiting Migrant Crossing Island Pope Leo has spoken out against the treatment of migrants in the United States several times over the last year.

JD Vance personally invited Pope Leo to the U.S. 250th celebration on the 4th of July. Today the Vatican announced Leo will be spending the day with migrants instead.

21.02.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 17121    πŸ” 4266    πŸ’¬ 471    πŸ“Œ 1107

The Ash Wednesday procession through the Chicago suburb of Melrose Park from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - honoring immigrants, immigration detainees and those killed by ICE & Border Patrol - has begun.

Chicago Archbishop and Cardinal Blase Cupich is near the head of the march.

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Sort of gives away the lie that they're arresting hardened criminals who are drags on society when they're setting up traps to lure in Good Samaritans

15.02.2026 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 14002    πŸ” 4654    πŸ’¬ 272    πŸ“Œ 113

white dudes in Callaway hats doing this are a five alarm fire for the GOP

14.02.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2913    πŸ” 528    πŸ’¬ 54    πŸ“Œ 12
Bad Bunny holds a football that says Together, we are America.

Bad Bunny holds a football that says Together, we are America.

Unidos somos AmΓ©rica.

09.02.2026 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 26190    πŸ” 4125    πŸ’¬ 224    πŸ“Œ 135
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Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance:

β€œThe only thing more powerful than hate is love”
β€œTogether, we are America”

09.02.2026 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 40914    πŸ” 9711    πŸ’¬ 675    πŸ“Œ 415
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TRIGGER WARNING, because here is a US Marshal from Trumpβ€˜s Gestapo Force in Memphis kicking a puppy today in the Whitehaven neighborhood and breaking its rib. They were serving a warrant and I guess BIG MAN got scared of the schnauzer.

(I didn’t take the video, the dog’s person did)οΏΌ

06.02.2026 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4051    πŸ” 2092    πŸ’¬ 482    πŸ“Œ 654
Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Applauds Governor Spanberger for Ending Agreements Between ICE and Virginia Law Enforcement

Richmond, VAβ€”In a move celebrated by immigrant communities and advocacy groups across the Commonwealth, Governor Abigail Spanberger has ended agreements between ICE and the four Virginia state law enforcement agencies, the Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Corrections, Virginia Conservation Police, and Virginia Marine Police. This means that state law enforcement will no longer be forcibly deputized into conducting immigration enforcement for the federal government, and can again prioritize public safety and community trust.

β€œGovernor Spanberger’s decision to end cooperation agreements is a powerful step toward restoring basic constitutional protections and rebuilding trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement across Virginia,” said Monica Sarmiento, Executive Director of the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR). β€œThese agreements have deputized state agencies into carrying out a federal detention and deportation agenda that relies on fear, racial profiling, and warrantless enforcement, undermining public safety for everyone. By ending statewide cooperation with ICE, the Governor is affirming that our state resources should be used to keep communities safe, not to tear families apart and funnel people into a system that has repeatedly violated civil and human rights. Immigrants are essential to Virginia’s economy and civic life, and today’s action sends a clear message that our communities deserve dignity, safety, and equal protection under the law.”

Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Applauds Governor Spanberger for Ending Agreements Between ICE and Virginia Law Enforcement Richmond, VAβ€”In a move celebrated by immigrant communities and advocacy groups across the Commonwealth, Governor Abigail Spanberger has ended agreements between ICE and the four Virginia state law enforcement agencies, the Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Corrections, Virginia Conservation Police, and Virginia Marine Police. This means that state law enforcement will no longer be forcibly deputized into conducting immigration enforcement for the federal government, and can again prioritize public safety and community trust. β€œGovernor Spanberger’s decision to end cooperation agreements is a powerful step toward restoring basic constitutional protections and rebuilding trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement across Virginia,” said Monica Sarmiento, Executive Director of the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR). β€œThese agreements have deputized state agencies into carrying out a federal detention and deportation agenda that relies on fear, racial profiling, and warrantless enforcement, undermining public safety for everyone. By ending statewide cooperation with ICE, the Governor is affirming that our state resources should be used to keep communities safe, not to tear families apart and funnel people into a system that has repeatedly violated civil and human rights. Immigrants are essential to Virginia’s economy and civic life, and today’s action sends a clear message that our communities deserve dignity, safety, and equal protection under the law.”

β€œGovernor Spanberger’s decision to end cooperation agreements is a powerful step toward restoring basic constitutional protections and rebuilding trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement across Virginia" bluevirginia.us/2026/02/gov-...

04.02.2026 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Video from @RTDNEWS: "Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement" bluevirginia.us/2026/02/gov-...

04.02.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

For those commenting on the agents' surnames.

01.02.2026 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 860    πŸ” 289    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 14
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Liam goes home…

www.instagram.com/reel/DUOW4_E...

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Wow! This read-along of the NYT moment-by-moment leading to the murder of Alex Pretti should shake everyone awake. He was a Good Samaritan.

Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a β€œmassacre.”

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Alex Pretti was an American hero. He saved lives. He protected people. He cared deeply about his community, unlike the murderous thugs who killed him.

The very last thing he did was try to help a woman who had been pepper-sprayed and violently shoved to the ground by ICE. 1/

25.01.2026 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 32792    πŸ” 11108    πŸ’¬ 1016    πŸ“Œ 527
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It was an extrajudicial execution. Anyone who defends this is defending a police state.

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Breaking: Video shows another shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis Agents shot the man several times after wrestling him to the ground.

Gov. Tim Walz posted to social media that he spoke to the White House after the shooting, and that β€œMinnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

24.01.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 438    πŸ” 150    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 14
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This is how it’s done! @abigailspanberger.com’s first act as Governor of Virginia is to repeal Glenn Youngkin’s executive order that mandated state and local law enforcement cooperate with ICE.
More of this please! #LetFreedomRing

17.01.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2827    πŸ” 897    πŸ’¬ 68    πŸ“Œ 67
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How much more in your face can it be?

"Why are you asking me for my paperwork?"
"Because of your accent."
"You have an accent too."
"Where were you born sir?"
"Where were you born at?"
"Put your hands behind your back."

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This is America⁉️
πŸ—£οΈFUCK #ICE

15.01.2026 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 88    πŸ” 77    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of Fox News from Jan. 15, 2026 with picture of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and chyron: "Breaking News: Noem: U.S. Citizens Should be Prepared To Show Proof."

Screenshot of Fox News from Jan. 15, 2026 with picture of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and chyron: "Breaking News: Noem: U.S. Citizens Should be Prepared To Show Proof."

β€œNoem: U.S. Citizens Should Be Prepared To Show Proof.”

Did you vote for a β€œShow Me Your Papers” society?

15.01.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2091    πŸ” 698    πŸ’¬ 183    πŸ“Œ 209
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ICE and CBP deployed tear gas and pepper balls against peaceful protesters who were attending a memorial for Renee Good outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. (1/11/26)

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Woman holding sign that reads: β€œMy Grandpa fought Nazis and I will too!”

Woman holding sign that reads: β€œMy Grandpa fought Nazis and I will too!”

One more from Columbia, Md., today. #IceOutForGood

12.01.2026 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditionsβ€”or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation...Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats."

12.01.2026 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 610    πŸ” 138    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
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This is f*cked up!

There isn’t any law in this country that requires you to provide proof of citizenship on the interior, but unfortunately ICE is racially profiling.

And they don’t care if you say you’re a US citizen.

So where does this leave everyone? If you don’t look white, you’re in danger.

11.01.2026 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 10357    πŸ” 4929    πŸ’¬ 763    πŸ“Œ 408

If he needs a tooled-up paramilitary force to stand outside the loo for him, just who is he scared of?

11.01.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0