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VA State Sen. Saddam Salim (D-Fairfax) Introduces Three Bills To End ICE Abuses in Virginia Great stuff by VA State Senator Saddam Salim (D-Fairfax) - see his press release, below - who really has been doing a superb job this session. Thanks! As for the three bills he just introduced to "end...

VA State Sen. @salimvasenate.bsky.social (D-Fairfax) Introduces Three Bills To End ICE Abuses in Virginia; "When federal agents can kill citizens in broad daylight, block investigations, and get away with it, the rule of law isn’t on life support, it has flatlined." bluevirginia.us/2026/01/va-s...

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@markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov Stop the war on Minnesota. #AbolishICE or shut down this murderous regime.

Huge detention center planned in Hanover county.

MAP: Minneapolis General Strike Movement Spreads to 120 Cities on Friday At least 80 cities plan to hold actions in solidarity with the Minneapolis General Strike.

Update: Now 120 cities are holding Minneapolis General Strike solidarity actions

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@markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov This is how ICE follows orders to not use pepper spray on observers. They won’t follow new guidelines. #AbolishICE

This speech is a national, no, international emergency.

ICE is violating the law. They are violent criminals putting us all in danger and breaking trust with law enforcement and government. They won’t follow new guidelines, they must be abolished. Today. #AbolishICE Shut. It. All. Down.

Photograph, Martin Luther King in Civil Rights March on Washington, DC, August 28, 1963 - National Archives

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us that justice is not passive—it must be demanded, protected, and renewed by each generation. His legacy calls us to defend human dignity, resist injustice, and refuse silence in the face of oppression. The work is not finished. It is our turn to answer the call.

@salaambhattiva.bsky.social in Williamsburg today. #VA01
Campaign finance reform.
Medicare 4 All.
Tax the Billionaires.
And he baked cookies for all!

#AbolishICE

Blocked and reported for violent threats.

Thank you!

“To our immigrant neighbors, when we say we will focus on the safety and security of our neighbors, We. Mean. You. Too!” (Quotation from memory) That must be our message going forward. The principles of our nation, human rights, dignity, fairness, apply to all.

Stunning performance.

@markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov #AbolishICE They have targeted Richmond for their next lawless violent assault.

ICYMI #VA01

People's Activist Series - 2026 Jan 17 - We Keep us safe — Indivisible Charlottesville Authoritarianism escalates police violence, especially against targeted communities. How do we keep each other safe when we see police confronting someone?

Worried about the escalation in state violence? Looking for concrete actions you can take to keep members of our community safe? Join us Saturday!

I voted to advance four constitutional amendments in a moment that truly mattered—putting the power where it belongs, in the hands of Virginians, to decide which rights to protect in our Constitution via a special election.

Today at 12pm join @networknova.bsky.social & #VirginiaGrassroots for POWER LUNCH & a people-powered press conference. They'll outline the most urgent 2026 bills, the path through committees, & exactly how you can help move votes in the #GeneralAssembly.

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Meet @salaambhattiva.bsky.social in Williamsburg this weekend and find out how we win with real progressive policies for a government that works for all of us. And check out this great bookstore on Merchant Square.

ICE conducts operation in downtown Petersburg A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in downtown Petersburg Wednesday morning drew immediate community response after video of the incident spread rapidly on social media.

A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in downtown Petersburg Wednesday morning drew immediate community response after video of the incident spread rapidly on social media.

@rva-indivisible.bsky.social is hosting a candlelight Vigil For Peace on MLK Day, Monday Jan 19th, 4-6pm. See www.mobilize.us/rvaindivisib... for details and registration. Hope to see our #VA01 candidates at this event!

More good news from Virginia. Thank you @downeyforva.com and @jess4va.com!

🚨BREAKING: In a 62-33 vote, the Virginia House passes Democrats’ redistricting amendment that could allow the state to redraw its congressional map to counter nationwide GOP gerrymanders. Full story to come.

@markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov We demand an end to the ICE assaults. Shut them down, not one more dime. #AbolishICE #ICEOutForGood

Oops, #ICEOutForGood.