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using this as an archive for this insanely horrible time in human history
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One thing about these particular agents is that once you pay attention, you realize they’ve been in so many iconic photos from this time. Just one example:
In this photo from Anthony Vazquez in the Sun-Times, that’s Michael Sveum on the right. Edgar Vazquez was out of frame, but nearby.
In this photo from Anthony Vazquez in the Sun-Times, that’s Michael Sveum on the right. Edgar Vazquez was out of frame, but nearby.
February 4, 2026 at 10:51 PM
One thing about these particular agents is that once you pay attention, you realize they’ve been in so many iconic photos from this time. Just one example:
In this photo from Anthony Vazquez in the Sun-Times, that’s Michael Sveum on the right. Edgar Vazquez was out of frame, but nearby.
In this photo from Anthony Vazquez in the Sun-Times, that’s Michael Sveum on the right. Edgar Vazquez was out of frame, but nearby.
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Jeff Bezos, one of the richest people on Earth, just eliminated hundreds of union jobs at the Washington Post.
Solidarity with @postguild.bsky.social. Join them tomorrow, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a rally to #SaveThePost.
Solidarity with @postguild.bsky.social. Join them tomorrow, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a rally to #SaveThePost.
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Jeff Bezos, one of the richest people on Earth, just eliminated hundreds of union jobs at the Washington Post.
Solidarity with @postguild.bsky.social. Join them tomorrow, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a rally to #SaveThePost.
Solidarity with @postguild.bsky.social. Join them tomorrow, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a rally to #SaveThePost.
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Outside the gas station, one of our reporters tried asking Sveum (EZ-2) to confirm his name.
He said one word in response: "what?" & went immediately to his vehicle.
A few minutes later, he had pulled his mask more over his face, and appeared to be in furtive conversation with another agent:
He said one word in response: "what?" & went immediately to his vehicle.
A few minutes later, he had pulled his mask more over his face, and appeared to be in furtive conversation with another agent:
February 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Outside the gas station, one of our reporters tried asking Sveum (EZ-2) to confirm his name.
He said one word in response: "what?" & went immediately to his vehicle.
A few minutes later, he had pulled his mask more over his face, and appeared to be in furtive conversation with another agent:
He said one word in response: "what?" & went immediately to his vehicle.
A few minutes later, he had pulled his mask more over his face, and appeared to be in furtive conversation with another agent:
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By happenstance, we encountered both agents at this Speedway on January 13. Inside, Vazquez, center here, waited in line for the bathroom with others from Bovino's crew:
We haven't seen any detentions so far. Feds lined up for a pit stop in this Speedway.
February 4, 2026 at 9:42 PM
By happenstance, we encountered both agents at this Speedway on January 13. Inside, Vazquez, center here, waited in line for the bathroom with others from Bovino's crew:
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Sveum and Vazquez, alongside other BORTAC agents, showed up in reports and body cam footage released by a federal judge in November.
We were able to further confirm Michael Sveum's identity because one of those videos includes his phone lockscreen with a photo of himself at an ultrarunning event.
We were able to further confirm Michael Sveum's identity because one of those videos includes his phone lockscreen with a photo of himself at an ultrarunning event.
February 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Sveum and Vazquez, alongside other BORTAC agents, showed up in reports and body cam footage released by a federal judge in November.
We were able to further confirm Michael Sveum's identity because one of those videos includes his phone lockscreen with a photo of himself at an ultrarunning event.
We were able to further confirm Michael Sveum's identity because one of those videos includes his phone lockscreen with a photo of himself at an ultrarunning event.
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This wasn't the only incident where Vazquez has been seen aiming or firing directly at folks' heads (sometimes it's OC rounds, sometimes tear gas canisters) He did it in Chicago as well. Here he is on January 15 once again doing it to protesters and press outside Whipple:
More footage from a Jan. 15 protest against ICE at the Whipple Building shows federal agents using force against protesters, including agent EZ-17 from the BorTac unit of the Border Patrol firing tear gas at head level at someone from a short distance while other agents record video & take pictures.
February 4, 2026 at 9:31 PM
This wasn't the only incident where Vazquez has been seen aiming or firing directly at folks' heads (sometimes it's OC rounds, sometimes tear gas canisters) He did it in Chicago as well. Here he is on January 15 once again doing it to protesters and press outside Whipple:
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On January 16, researchers with @bellingcat.com wrote about EZ-17's (Vazquez’s) behavior at just one scene in Minneapolis where he was counted firing his 40mm launcher at people five times within five minutes:
Analysing One Federal Agent’s Use of Less-Lethal Launcher in Minneapolis
After the fatal shooting of Renee Good, Border Patrol agent "EZ-17" was filmed shooting less-lethal munitions at protesters five times in five minutes.
www.bellingcat.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
On January 16, researchers with @bellingcat.com wrote about EZ-17's (Vazquez’s) behavior at just one scene in Minneapolis where he was counted firing his 40mm launcher at people five times within five minutes:
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WANTED FOR KIDNAPPING / ASSAULT - Michael B. Sveum of Las Cruces, NM: BORTAC agent with Customs and Border Protection. He is in Minneapolis now and he was in Los Angeles in June and July.
Insignia "EZ-2" and "BTC". Witness to the murder of Renee Nicole Good. #OneOfOursAllOfYours #ICEList #UnmaskICE
Insignia "EZ-2" and "BTC". Witness to the murder of Renee Nicole Good. #OneOfOursAllOfYours #ICEList #UnmaskICE
January 15, 2026 at 4:01 AM
WANTED FOR KIDNAPPING / ASSAULT - Michael B. Sveum of Las Cruces, NM: BORTAC agent with Customs and Border Protection. He is in Minneapolis now and he was in Los Angeles in June and July.
Insignia "EZ-2" and "BTC". Witness to the murder of Renee Nicole Good. #OneOfOursAllOfYours #ICEList #UnmaskICE
Insignia "EZ-2" and "BTC". Witness to the murder of Renee Nicole Good. #OneOfOursAllOfYours #ICEList #UnmaskICE
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*Note: @pacantifa.is first identified Michael Sveum on January 14. This was entirely separate from our investigation into his team, which we started in November.
WANTED FOR KIDNAPPING / ASSAULT - Michael B. Sveum of Las Cruces, NM: BORTAC agent with Customs and Border Protection. He is in Minneapolis now and he was in Los Angeles in June and July.
Insignia "EZ-2" and "BTC". Witness to the murder of Renee Nicole Good. #OneOfOursAllOfYours #ICEList #UnmaskICE
Insignia "EZ-2" and "BTC". Witness to the murder of Renee Nicole Good. #OneOfOursAllOfYours #ICEList #UnmaskICE
February 4, 2026 at 9:25 PM
*Note: @pacantifa.is first identified Michael Sveum on January 14. This was entirely separate from our investigation into his team, which we started in November.
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NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
Identified: the El Paso BORTAC crew rampaging through the Midwest
One violent duo in particular, U.S. Border Patrol agents Michael Sveum (EZ-2) and Edgar Vazquez (EZ-17), have been frequently seen alongside former commander-at-large Greg Bovino terrorizing crowds wi...
unraveledpress.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
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Americans recoil at the idea of "state-owned media," but treating the news as just another free market commodity is part of what led us to this moment. It leaves newsrooms open to (and closed at) the whims of their - often wealthy - private owners.
February 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Americans recoil at the idea of "state-owned media," but treating the news as just another free market commodity is part of what led us to this moment. It leaves newsrooms open to (and closed at) the whims of their - often wealthy - private owners.
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Re: the Flock & LPR cameras, the govt argues that publicizing the relevant images "may reveal the location of numerous Flock and LPR cameras that are utilized by law enforcement, thereby causing harm to future law enforcement investigations and potentially compromising public safety."
February 4, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Re: the Flock & LPR cameras, the govt argues that publicizing the relevant images "may reveal the location of numerous Flock and LPR cameras that are utilized by law enforcement, thereby causing harm to future law enforcement investigations and potentially compromising public safety."
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Re: the texts between Charles Exum (who shot Martinez and later bragged about it in already-publicized texts), his wife, brother & coworkers, the govt argues they have "no bearing on the key basis" of Martinez's motion, and "will serve only to further sully Agent Exum, his family, and co-workers"
February 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Re: the texts between Charles Exum (who shot Martinez and later bragged about it in already-publicized texts), his wife, brother & coworkers, the govt argues they have "no bearing on the key basis" of Martinez's motion, and "will serve only to further sully Agent Exum, his family, and co-workers"
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Unfortunately, the S. IN district court order mandating Juan Espinoza Martinez (whom a jury acquitted last month of placing a hit on Greg Bovino) not be removed from the U.S. while his habeas petition is pending, isn't yet available on courtlistener.
But here's the full text of the order, w/ ALT:
But here's the full text of the order, w/ ALT:
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA
TERRE HAUTE DIVISION
JUAN ESPINOZA MARTINEZ,
Petitioner,
v.
SAM OLSEN,
KRISTI NOEM,
PAMELA BONDI,
TODD LYONS,
LINDA SMALLWOOD,
Order to Show Cause
The Court, having considered the above action and the matters which are
pending, makes the following rulings:
1.
The respondents are notified of the filing of the petition for a writ
of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. This material has been
scanned into the Court's electronic docket. A copy of this Order to Show Cause,
the petition, and exhibits shall be distributed electronically to the United
States Attorney.
2.
The clerk is directed to issue process by mail to the Clay County
Respondents. Process will consist of the petition (dkt. [1]), exhibits (dkts. [1-2],
[1-3]), and this Order.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7422wlmkminudypjv6cywlzl/bafkreifwcqvuhal7cyi6qeimn5jhbv5qcj5pvu7iamgikvsu2zhnjsa6em@jpeg)
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5.
The respondents shall not transfer Petitioner outside the
jurisdiction of the United States or transfer him to any federal judicial district
other than those in the States of Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin during the
pendency of this habeas petition. A.A.R.P. v. Trump, 145 S. Ct. 1364, 1369
(2025) (citing 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a) ("[T]he Government represented on the record
in federal court that it reserved the right to remove detainees after midnight.
We had the power to issue injunctive relief to prevent irreparable harm to the
applicants and to preserve our jurisdiction over the matter."); United States v.
United Mine Workers of Am., 330 U.S. 258, 293 (1947) ("The District Court had
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the power to preserve existing conditions while it was determining its own
authority to grant injunctive relief.").
SO ORDERED.
Date: 2/3/2026
James Patrick Hanlon
United States District Judge
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February 4, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Unfortunately, the S. IN district court order mandating Juan Espinoza Martinez (whom a jury acquitted last month of placing a hit on Greg Bovino) not be removed from the U.S. while his habeas petition is pending, isn't yet available on courtlistener.
But here's the full text of the order, w/ ALT:
But here's the full text of the order, w/ ALT:
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Immigration & Customs Enforcement's publicly available data indicates Espinoza Martinez is still being held in Clay County, Indiana, at an address shared w/ the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
ICE's public list of current 287(g) program participants does not mention Clay County, IN or Brazil, IN.
ICE's public list of current 287(g) program participants does not mention Clay County, IN or Brazil, IN.
February 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Immigration & Customs Enforcement's publicly available data indicates Espinoza Martinez is still being held in Clay County, Indiana, at an address shared w/ the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
ICE's public list of current 287(g) program participants does not mention Clay County, IN or Brazil, IN.
ICE's public list of current 287(g) program participants does not mention Clay County, IN or Brazil, IN.
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A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
Minneapolis Council committee delays liquor licenses for 2 hotels over hosting federal agents
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton in the Mill District and Depot Renaissance Hotel.
www.startribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
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we need every grain of sand in the gears. every single one.
A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
Minneapolis Council committee delays liquor licenses for 2 hotels over hosting federal agents
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton in the Mill District and Depot Renaissance Hotel.
www.startribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:44 AM
we need every grain of sand in the gears. every single one.
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A strike on the Khadija School in June 2024 was found to have used multiple GBU-39 bombs and a bomb equipped with a US-made JDAM kit. At least 30 people were reported to have died in this incident.
February 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
A strike on the Khadija School in June 2024 was found to have used multiple GBU-39 bombs and a bomb equipped with a US-made JDAM kit. At least 30 people were reported to have died in this incident.
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In September last year MK-80 series bombs with US-made JDAM guidance kits were used to destroy the Al-Roya and Al-Roya 2 towers in Gaza. At least one person was killed in these strikes.
February 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
In September last year MK-80 series bombs with US-made JDAM guidance kits were used to destroy the Al-Roya and Al-Roya 2 towers in Gaza. At least one person was killed in these strikes.
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American-made munitions have played a significant role in Israel’s operations in Gaza. Bellingcat has collated scores of incidents where the remnants of US-made munitions have been found in the aftermath of Israeli strikes. Read here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
Made in the USA: How American-Built Weapons Have Wrought Destruction in Gaza - bellingcat
Bellingcat has identified scores of incidents where remnants from munitions made in the US have been found after Israeli strikes in Gaza.
www.bellingcat.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
American-made munitions have played a significant role in Israel’s operations in Gaza. Bellingcat has collated scores of incidents where the remnants of US-made munitions have been found in the aftermath of Israeli strikes. Read here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
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I hate NPR
Not only have they been uncritically platforming fascists, but this morning they were talking about the Epstein Files and glazing Clinton. Then they were deciding who the real victims were...
Not only have they been uncritically platforming fascists, but this morning they were talking about the Epstein Files and glazing Clinton. Then they were deciding who the real victims were...
February 3, 2026 at 2:46 PM
I hate NPR
Not only have they been uncritically platforming fascists, but this morning they were talking about the Epstein Files and glazing Clinton. Then they were deciding who the real victims were...
Not only have they been uncritically platforming fascists, but this morning they were talking about the Epstein Files and glazing Clinton. Then they were deciding who the real victims were...
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Josh Berkau aka Bradley TX of Patriot Front gave a presentation at PF's first annual conference in September 2025 on how to infiltrate "conventional political spaces." Looks like he's back to square one. Berkau works alongside other Patriot Front members at Veteran Brothers Roofing.
February 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Josh Berkau aka Bradley TX of Patriot Front gave a presentation at PF's first annual conference in September 2025 on how to infiltrate "conventional political spaces." Looks like he's back to square one. Berkau works alongside other Patriot Front members at Veteran Brothers Roofing.
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NEW: A federal judge in Indiana has ordered the Trump administration not to deport Juan Espinoza Martinez, the Chicago man acquitted last month of offering $10,000 for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
Story from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Story from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Federal judge orders Trump administration not to deport Chicago man cleared of Bovino murder plot
The “weight” of legal authority supports Juan Espinoza Martinez’s position that he is entitled to a bond hearing, which could finally lead to his release, the judge wrote.
chicago.suntimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:54 PM
NEW: A federal judge in Indiana has ordered the Trump administration not to deport Juan Espinoza Martinez, the Chicago man acquitted last month of offering $10,000 for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
Story from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Story from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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TN Speaker met with Miller, then announced a set of bills that would turn local cops, judges, teachers, & social workers into mandatory immigration snitches, while criminalizing disclosure about immigration enforcement activities to the public.
Tennessee to test Stephen Miller’s plan of enlisting states for immigration enforcement
Bills mandate ICE cooperation, school status checks and criminalize information release, testing constitutional lines
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:18 PM
TN Speaker met with Miller, then announced a set of bills that would turn local cops, judges, teachers, & social workers into mandatory immigration snitches, while criminalizing disclosure about immigration enforcement activities to the public.
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This release has exposed the staggering number of rich and powerful men in society who felt comfortable going to Epstein's Island for wild parties and gratification. They knew underage girls were being abused.
February 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
This release has exposed the staggering number of rich and powerful men in society who felt comfortable going to Epstein's Island for wild parties and gratification. They knew underage girls were being abused.