Juan Escalante
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New DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting
Resettlement organizations said the updated guidance represents a dramatic shift in how refugees are treated after being legally permitted to enter the United States
Resettlement organizations said the updated guidance represents a dramatic shift in how refugees are treated after being legally permitted to enter the United States
New DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting
Resettlement organizations said the updated guidance represents a dramatic shift in how refugees are treated after being legally permitted to enter the United States.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
New DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting
Resettlement organizations said the updated guidance represents a dramatic shift in how refugees are treated after being legally permitted to enter the United States
Resettlement organizations said the updated guidance represents a dramatic shift in how refugees are treated after being legally permitted to enter the United States
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A detainee died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Indiana on Monday, with the cause of death under investigation, ICE said, marking at least the seventh death in 2026 in federal immigration custody reut.rs/4aY1wgH
February 18, 2026 at 11:19 PM
A detainee died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Indiana on Monday, with the cause of death under investigation, ICE said, marking at least the seventh death in 2026 in federal immigration custody reut.rs/4aY1wgH
An AI agent that immediately tells me where I got the job
February 19, 2026 at 12:41 AM
An AI agent that immediately tells me where I got the job
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BREAKING — WE WON! DC Superior Court Judge Darlene Soltys ordered the DC Metropolitan Police to produce ALL body cam footage of the March 2025 DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace within 14 days.
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
February 18, 2026 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING — WE WON! DC Superior Court Judge Darlene Soltys ordered the DC Metropolitan Police to produce ALL body cam footage of the March 2025 DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace within 14 days.
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
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2026 basically
February 18, 2026 at 4:23 PM
2026 basically
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"She knows she needs him to maintain the security forces and keep them on her side… but as long as they don't interfere with her momentum of attracting investors and most of the elements of the Trump administration, he serves her purpose."
bbc.com/news/article...
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Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success
bbc.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM
"She knows she needs him to maintain the security forces and keep them on her side… but as long as they don't interfere with her momentum of attracting investors and most of the elements of the Trump administration, he serves her purpose."
bbc.com/news/article...
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NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM
NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
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The current person in charge of ICE's procurement for detention is a GEO Group executive who ran the company's immigration detention portfolio. He was granted an "ethics waiver" from DHS allowing him to hand out contracts to GEO in his new role.
February 17, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The current person in charge of ICE's procurement for detention is a GEO Group executive who ran the company's immigration detention portfolio. He was granted an "ethics waiver" from DHS allowing him to hand out contracts to GEO in his new role.
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DHS is holding a 2-month-old BABY at a detention facility in Texas.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
I have an update on Juan Nicolás, the 2-month-old baby detained at Dilley, and his mother.
February 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM
DHS is holding a 2-month-old BABY at a detention facility in Texas.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
Florida Republicans LOVE to dunk on HigherED and public schools
HOWEVER, they also love getting paid by said institutions
HOWEVER, they also love getting paid by said institutions
‘Professor Uthmeier’: Inside Florida attorney general’s $100k teaching job at UF
The university was eager to hire the newly minted attorney general, but didn’t announce his teaching job until the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times began asking questions.
www.miamiherald.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Florida Republicans LOVE to dunk on HigherED and public schools
HOWEVER, they also love getting paid by said institutions
HOWEVER, they also love getting paid by said institutions
KRISTIAN!!!
The leaders we need right now, taking the Democratic Party in a direction we can be proud of. Leaders We Deserve is thrilled to get involved in these races, building a progressive bench in states like TX and OH, and pushing Democrats to fight harder and deliver more in states like MD and IL.
February 17, 2026 at 6:40 PM
KRISTIAN!!!
Meanwhile, in Florida...
February 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Meanwhile, in Florida...
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Your daily reminder that nothing is too far right for the Texas Republican Party.
Meet Texas Republican, Bo French.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
He Wants to Deport 100 Million “Third World Savages.” He May Win Statewide Office in Texas.
He calls his opponents “gay” and “retarded,” and he wants to deport 100 million “third world savages.” Naturally, he’s running for railroad commissioner.
www.texasmonthly.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Your daily reminder that nothing is too far right for the Texas Republican Party.
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Why the hottest new pro wrestling chant is "Fuck ICE" defector.com/why-the-hott...
Why The Hottest New Pro Wrestling Chant Is "Fuck ICE" | Defector
The most intriguing storyline in pro wrestling this month is not a title chase or a bloody feud, but whether or not fans are going to keep chanting “Fuck ICE” at shows. I am more than happy to…
defector.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Why the hottest new pro wrestling chant is "Fuck ICE" defector.com/why-the-hott...
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ICE is being sued for-among other things-using unconstitutional racial bias while detaining families and zip tying children during a raid in Idaho
February 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM
ICE is being sued for-among other things-using unconstitutional racial bias while detaining families and zip tying children during a raid in Idaho
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Where do they find these people
Meet Texas Republican, Bo French.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
He Wants to Deport 100 Million “Third World Savages.” He May Win Statewide Office in Texas.
He calls his opponents “gay” and “retarded,” and he wants to deport 100 million “third world savages.” Naturally, he’s running for railroad commissioner.
www.texasmonthly.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Where do they find these people
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Where do they find these horrible people? And the GOP used to call themselves the Christian party?
Meet Texas Republican, Bo French.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
He Wants to Deport 100 Million “Third World Savages.” He May Win Statewide Office in Texas.
He calls his opponents “gay” and “retarded,” and he wants to deport 100 million “third world savages.” Naturally, he’s running for railroad commissioner.
www.texasmonthly.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Where do they find these horrible people? And the GOP used to call themselves the Christian party?
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I guffawed when the #Indian American chair of the Texas #Republican party pulled a Mike Johnson about this guy.
I’m definitely sure you are included in the 100 million people the Army needs to round up and boot out Abraham George.
I’m definitely sure you are included in the 100 million people the Army needs to round up and boot out Abraham George.
February 16, 2026 at 4:41 AM
I guffawed when the #Indian American chair of the Texas #Republican party pulled a Mike Johnson about this guy.
I’m definitely sure you are included in the 100 million people the Army needs to round up and boot out Abraham George.
I’m definitely sure you are included in the 100 million people the Army needs to round up and boot out Abraham George.
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My plan for dramatic democratic reform includes:
- SCOTUS expansion
- DC statehood
- PR settlement of status
- Codify DOJ independence
- Constitutional amendment(s) to reverse SCOTUS decisions, abolish Electoral College, restrict presidential pardon power
- SCOTUS expansion
- DC statehood
- PR settlement of status
- Codify DOJ independence
- Constitutional amendment(s) to reverse SCOTUS decisions, abolish Electoral College, restrict presidential pardon power
“By law we can create an independent US Prosecution Service to replace the POTUS controlled DOJ and abolish and replace ICE and USBP. Reform the pardon power by law and term-limit and expand the size of SCOTUS. Make DC and Puerto Rico states, enfranchising millions of Americans."
FDR’s Four Freedoms and the Second Bill of Rights
The social welfare state, winning World War II, and building the liberal order after Trump.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:28 AM
My plan for dramatic democratic reform includes:
- SCOTUS expansion
- DC statehood
- PR settlement of status
- Codify DOJ independence
- Constitutional amendment(s) to reverse SCOTUS decisions, abolish Electoral College, restrict presidential pardon power
- SCOTUS expansion
- DC statehood
- PR settlement of status
- Codify DOJ independence
- Constitutional amendment(s) to reverse SCOTUS decisions, abolish Electoral College, restrict presidential pardon power
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Will it be national news? Will it cause performative outrage? Will he be censured?
Nope. Forgotten by tomorrow.
Nope. Forgotten by tomorrow.
February 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Will it be national news? Will it cause performative outrage? Will he be censured?
Nope. Forgotten by tomorrow.
Nope. Forgotten by tomorrow.
Meet Texas Republican, Bo French.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
He Wants to Deport 100 Million “Third World Savages.” He May Win Statewide Office in Texas.
He calls his opponents “gay” and “retarded,” and he wants to deport 100 million “third world savages.” Naturally, he’s running for railroad commissioner.
www.texasmonthly.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Meet Texas Republican, Bo French.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
One of his favorite phrases is “third world savages”—which he has applied to Afghan asylum seekers, Muslims, and even Native Americans, who he also wants deported.
He might win statewide office in Texas.
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Can’t use a heart for this @juanescalante.com. It’s heartbreaking on so many levels.
But imagine a world where we truly focused on the children and their present and future needs: parents who love them, whose work provides a living wage that can cover insurance, science funding to pursue cures.
But imagine a world where we truly focused on the children and their present and future needs: parents who love them, whose work provides a living wage that can cover insurance, science funding to pursue cures.
Chicago teen who called for father's release from ICE detention dies of rare cancer
Ofelia Torres posted a video on Instagram shortly after her father's arrest to raise awareness about others in similar situations. He was released about two weeks later.
Ofelia Torres posted a video on Instagram shortly after her father's arrest to raise awareness about others in similar situations. He was released about two weeks later.
Chicago teen who called for father's release from ICE detention dies of rare cancer
Ofelia Torres posted a video on Instagram shortly after her father's arrest to raise awareness about others in similar situations. He was released about two weeks later.
www.nbcnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Can’t use a heart for this @juanescalante.com. It’s heartbreaking on so many levels.
But imagine a world where we truly focused on the children and their present and future needs: parents who love them, whose work provides a living wage that can cover insurance, science funding to pursue cures.
But imagine a world where we truly focused on the children and their present and future needs: parents who love them, whose work provides a living wage that can cover insurance, science funding to pursue cures.
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That one second with her was stolen from her father
Chicago teen who called for father's release from ICE detention dies of rare cancer
Ofelia Torres posted a video on Instagram shortly after her father's arrest to raise awareness about others in similar situations. He was released about two weeks later.
Ofelia Torres posted a video on Instagram shortly after her father's arrest to raise awareness about others in similar situations. He was released about two weeks later.
Chicago teen who called for father's release from ICE detention dies of rare cancer
Ofelia Torres posted a video on Instagram shortly after her father's arrest to raise awareness about others in similar situations. He was released about two weeks later.
www.nbcnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:28 PM
That one second with her was stolen from her father
Hi,
My dog (Sophie) is turning 4 today!
Wish her a Happy Birthday 🎉
My dog (Sophie) is turning 4 today!
Wish her a Happy Birthday 🎉
February 15, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Hi,
My dog (Sophie) is turning 4 today!
Wish her a Happy Birthday 🎉
My dog (Sophie) is turning 4 today!
Wish her a Happy Birthday 🎉