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Tell your Congressperson no more funding for ICE and demand accountability with this link to a form letter drafted by the National Immigration Law Center. act.nilc.org/page/92715/a...

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Tell your Congressperson no more funding for ICE and demand accountability with this link to a form letter drafted by the National Immigration Law Center. act.nilc.org/page/92715/a...

Why YOU Are A Domestic Terrorist w/ @kenklippenstein.bsky.social | MR Live

When we say "explicitly neo-Nazi" we mean channels that fly swastikas and praise Hitler. That's the zone of internet where DHS is apparently finding inspiration for their X posts. It's ultra unlikely they would have ever encountered that song if they weren't in that space, imo.

Why YOU Are A Domestic Terrorist; Historical Strike w/ Dania Munoz, Ken Klippenstein | MR Live YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder

+ Historic Nurses Strike in New York w/ Dania Munoz
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Why YOU Are A Domestic Terrorist w/ @kenklippenstein.bsky.social | MR Live

A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion. In a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers.

In North Carolina, a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Ciji Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers www.propublica.org/article/nort...

Ciji Graham, a pregnant woman at risk of heart failure, couldn’t get urgent treatment and died after waiting for an abortion

The Grab Them By The doctrine

🎥 Video: Strong winds (40–65 km/h) tear through makeshift tents sheltering displaced Palestinians, as the United States and Israel continue blocking the entry of mobile homes—conditioning basic shelter on Hamas ending resistance to Israeli occupation and fully disarming. From Mostafa Salah.

⭕️ Witkoff wrote that: ➤ Phase Two establishes a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza, formally titled the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). ➤ The plan “begins the full demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza, primarily the disarmament of all unauthorized personnel.” ➤ Washington expects Hamas to comply fully, including by immediately returning the final deceased captive. ➤“Failure to do so will bring serious consequences.“ ⭕️ Witkoff also praised Phase One, saying that it: ➤“Delivered historic humanitarian aid” ➤ “Maintained the ceasefire” ➤ “Returned all living hostages, and recovered the remains of 27 of the 28 deceased.” 🔴 In reality, food, medicine, fuel, and shelter aid for roughly 2 million people remains stockpiled at the border as Israel continues to secretly restrict entry despite ceasefire terms. At least 32 people have died from shelter shortages over the past month.

Israeli forces also continue daily attacks across Gaza, killing close to 500 Palestinians since the ceasefire, averaging about five people per day in strikes west of the “yellow line.” East of the line, Israel has refused negotiated passage for trapped Palestinian fighters, with reports of ongoing targeted killings and massive strikes every day. UNICEF says more than 100 children have been killed since the ceasefire was signed. 🎥 Video: Strong winds (40–65 km/h) tear through makeshift tents sheltering displaced Palestinians, as the United States and Israel continue blocking the entry of mobile homes—conditioning basic shelter on Hamas ending resistance to Israeli occupation and fully disarming. From Mostafa Salah.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff @SEPeaceMissions Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President’s 20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction. Phase Two establishes a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), and begins the full demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza, primarily the disarmament of all unauthorized personnel. The US expects Hamas to comply fully with its obligations, including the immediate return of the final deceased hostage. Failure to do so will bring serious consequences. Importantly, Phase One delivered historic humanitarian aid, maintained the ceasefire, returned all living hostages and the remains of twenty-seven of the twenty-eight deceased hostages. We are deeply grateful to Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar for their indispensable mediation efforts that made all progress to date possible.

🚨 BREAKING: US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the launch of Phase Two of Pres. Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, marking what he called a shift from “ceasefire” to “demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction.”

⭕️ Witkoff wrote that:
➤ Phase Two establishes a transitional...

In Minnesota, Everywhere Is a Front Line What a federal invasion looks like from the inside.

Tried to describe what life here is like these days, and why, despite it all, I'm optimistic and so, so proud of this community.

Published May 6th 2025. Everything you ever wanted to know about inflation but were far too busy to ask.

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Protect Our Communities from Federal Overreach Send a message to your mayor and urge them to issue an executive order that defends your city’s values, safeguards constitutional rights, and keeps families safe.

The folks at @majorityreport.bsky.social shared this link that drafts an email (that you can edit) to send to elected officials in your area.

Worth checking it out, and it's super easy. Takes less than 2 minutes of your time and could have a massive impact 🖖🏽

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a lot more information from the meeting in here i left off twitter

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example of an administrative ICE warrant and a judicial warrant being passed around

i’m at plymouth church for their sunday forum with edwin of the immigrant defense network speaking now. there are samosas in the lobby

edwin says we have about 3k ICE agents here and more coming. largest deployment of ICE agents in the country’s history

U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane

Breaking NYT:

The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.

The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.

That is a war crime called "perfidy."

Fundraiser for Minneapolis ICE shooter that’s already raised $178,000 casually points out that the mayor is Jewish 😬

This lawsuit alleges that Border Patrol and ICE "have acted as occupiers rather than officers of the law" in Illinois and Chicago.

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER ILLEGAL AND RETALIATORY IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT TACTICS Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Trump administration officials over the unlawful and dangerous tactics used by Customs and Border Protection (CPB) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Illinois. Illinois is joined by the city of Chicago in the case. “Border Patrol agents and ICE officers have acted as occupiers rather than officers of the law,” Raoul said. “They randomly, and often violently, question residents. Without warrants or probable cause, they brutally detain citizens and non-citizens alike. They use tear gas and other chemical weapons against bystanders, injuring dozens, including children, the elderly and local police officers. I filed this lawsuit to stand up for the safety of the people of Illinois and the sovereignty of our state.” “The Trump administration has repeatedly violated the law and undermined public trust,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “These actions weren’t just unlawful; they were cruel, needlessly inflicting fear and harm on our communities. My administration will forcefully protect our residents’ rights and hold anyone accountable who abuses their power. Nobody is above the law. This lawsuit is about ensuring there is accountability for the lawless actions of the Trump administration and justice for the Chicagoans who have been wronged.” Attorney General Raoul filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois – Eastern Division. The complaint describes the various ways the Trump administration has attempted to coerce Illinois over policy differences, including by unlawfully withholding federal funds and attempting to deploy the Illinois and Texas National Guards in the state. In September 2025, DHS deployed quasi-military personnel from CBP and ICE to Illinois, initiating…

The lawsuit notes that, for decades, federal immigration agents enforced immigration laws in Chicago without significant interruption to public order and safety. Since being deployed to Illinois in September, CPB and ICE agents have killed one Illinois resident, shot another, and conducted a military raid on a Chicago apartment building, detaining all its residents, including children. Agents have arrested hundreds without warrants, randomly questioned hundreds more, and unleashed chemical weapons upon law-abiding, peaceful residents. The lawsuit documents several individual examples of such unlawful tactics being used to terrorize the people of Illinois. As a result of the fear and chaos created by these tactics, local schools have gone into lockdown, social service organizations have had to reduce their services, and courthouse operations have been increasingly hindered, as Illinoisans have been intimidated from accessing courthouses, medical facilities and schools. Illinoisans and tourists alike fear going about their daily lives. Local businesses and economies have suffered, and declining sales have led to losses in tax revenues. Raoul assert that the federal government has attacked Illinois’ ability to carry out its core sovereign functions — to regulate public health, uphold a system of education for Illinois residents, support the state’s economy, provide public safety and administer its judicial system, enforce state statutes, implement state programs, and ensure that Illinois residents receive the full benefits of state and federal law. Raoul argues that this assault on the state’s sovereignty is a violation of the Tenth Amendment and violates the Administrative Procedure Act many times over.

Raoul also argues that DHS adopted illegal enforcement policies that harm Illinois residents, including: Rather than utilizing targeted removal policies, using roving patrols of teams of agents to interrogate residents without reasonable suspicion that they are unlawfully present. Deploying biometric scanning to capture and store the photographs and fingerprints of residents who are not entering or exiting the United States. Arresting people without warrants or probable cause. Indiscriminately deploying riot control weapons, including tear gas. Conducting enforcement at sensitive locations, including courthouses, schools, social service organizations and medical facilities without appropriate reasoning. Trespassing onto private property without authority. Concealing and switching vehicle license plates in violation of federal and state law. Raoul is asking the court to order federal agents authorized to enforce immigration law in Illinois to stop using tactics that exceed their statutory authority granted by Congress, including dispersing tear gas and other noxious chemicals without warning against persons who are not resisting, scanning the biometric information of Illinois residents, and entering private property without a warrant or permission of the owner. Raoul is asking the court to require written documentation of the basis for questioning Illinois residents regarding their immigration status and the basis for the conclusion that agents were authorized to make warrantless arrests. Raoul is also requesting a prohibition on enforcement activities in or near courthouses, schools, hospitals and other sensitive locations, except in extenuating circumstances and with safeguards. In addition, Raoul is asking that the court require that all CBP and ICE vehicles have visible, accurate license plates, and only the plates properly assigned and registered to each vehicle. If Raoul’s request for judgment is granted, he is asking that the court monitor the defendants’…

JUST IN from @ilattygeneral.bsky.social: State of Illinois sues Trump administration over its "organized bombardment on the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago."

Full complaint here: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/News-Room/Cu...

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FOLKS!

Someone needs to explain to me why any Senate Dems voted for a judge who wouldn’t say if the 2020 election was stolen. 😒
@klobuchar.senate.gov

Vigil for Renee Good here in front of Wisconsin’s capitol building right now:

Iran cuts off internet as protests intensify A collapsing rial and high inflation have led to crippling cost-of-living increases.

Iran cuts off internet as protests intensify

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The right is waging multiple wars and colonial invasions, funding genocide, and executing its own citizens in an increasing fascist authoritarian state.

The left:

ICE is only 23 years old; I was 14 at the time of its creation, as was Renee Nicole Good. Yes, there were precursors (DHS is more of an amalgamation than a wholly new creation) but in that the answer is clear: dismantle DHS, disband the goon armies, start over and different if you absolutely must.