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Nathan Tankus @nathantankus.bsky.social · 6h

I'm finally back from being sick and putting the finishing touches on a piece about government shutdowns. Out in 6 hours. You won't want to miss it.

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What the Hell is a Government Shutdown Anyway? The Accounting Gimmicks at the Heart of the Federal Budget

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الكسندرا ميراي @lexialex.bsky.social · 2h

I know I have a few journalists following me...I hope some of you will stay on this. There are many organizations sitting on millions of dollars that people from around the world donated for the people of Gaza. This money needs to get to the people it was meant for so they don't have to beg anymore

الكسندرا ميراي @lexialex.bsky.social · 3d

It's not just UNRWA, every organization has received a record amount of donations they haven't been able to give to Palestinians in Gaza
www.reuters.com/world/us/pal...

Palestinian Americans fundraise for Gaza, as aid groups receive record donations

Palestinian Americans and aid groups in the United States are raising funds for Gaza, which faces a deepening humanitarian crisis as the Israel-Hamas war enters its fourth week - but they have as yet limited ability to get supplies into the besieged enclave.

www.reuters.com

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Violet Miller @vimiller.bsky.social · 7h

The order takes affect Wednesday and bars the civil arrest of any “party, witness, or potential witness” while going to, remaining at or returning from court proceedings inside the courthouse or its parking lots, sidewalks or entryways.

Judicial warrants can still be served.

Top Cook County judge bars civil arrests at courthouses, citing chilling effect

The Cook County public defender’s office and legal aid organizations had sought the move, saying they had clients who were avoiding court out of fear of being detained by federal immigration authoriti...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 7h

One of the terrible things about the conservative elites’ attacks on higher education is that they are giving their constituents the impression that the universe isn’t big, complicated, and fascinating — that it really does take this many people to work out how even a small fraction of it works

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Cas Ⓜ️udde @casmudde.bsky.social · 7h

This does have international ramifications too, as far-right parties abroad can claim that the term is not “extremist” because the U.S. government also uses it.

Gabriela Greilinger @gabrielagreilinger.bsky.social · 7h

Just the Department of Homeland Security, using a term hijacked and popularised by the extreme-right Identitarian Movement.

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 7h

Disasters can be caused by humans. Illinois’ emergency act, for example, acknowledges that. bsky.app/profile/samh...

Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · Sep 2

Someone knows the history of this statute. www.ilga.gov/Legislation/...

20 ILCS 3305 excerpt (Highlights in **’s): "Disaster" means an occurrence or
threat of
widespread or severe damage,
injury or
loss
of life
or property
resulting from any natural, technological, or human cause, including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, hazardous materials spill or other water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, epidemic, air contamination, blight, extended periods of severe and inclement weather, drought, infestation,
critical
shortages
of
essentil fuels and energy, explosion, riot, **hostile military or paramilitary action,** public health emergencies, cyber incides, or acts of domestic terrorism.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 8h

This is real. Chicago today.

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 8h

Yeah, that is a tear gas canister being fired toward the retreating couple holding the baby

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 8h

Going to be a bit ironic if what saves us from the Federalist Society is federalism.

John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 8h

Same time that Pritzker is telling city and state officials to start arresting and prosecuting federal officials for assaulting Illinois citizens.

OT1H, this is clearly really bad.

OTOH, our federalized design might end up being an absolute godsend.

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 8h

Everything takes too long but this is such good news to read. www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 8h

YES! www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 8h

Same time that Pritzker is telling city and state officials to start arresting and prosecuting federal officials for assaulting Illinois citizens.

OT1H, this is clearly really bad.

OTOH, our federalized design might end up being an absolute godsend.

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 8h

Yes! Thank you sir. Please follow through. www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 9h

To be clear:

LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.

The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.

This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com

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talia jane ❤️‍🔥 @taliajane.bsky.social · 11h

this is where movements become moments & die: people see the display of a radical tactic and, not comprehending the tactical purpose, adopt only the display as an echo of the fight.

it becomes an empty, consumerist meme: buy an inflatable and dance around and that’s how you fight ICE!

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 12h

And you, governor, should stop providing state cops to police protesters for ICE at Broadview.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12h

ICE is recklessly throwing tear gas into our neighborhoods and busy streets, including near children at school and CPD officers.

The Trump Administration must stop their deployment of dangerous chemical weapons into the air of peaceful American communities.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

Thinking about how much of their violence has been normalized already, how scenes that caused shockwaves 6 weeks ago are now part of the rhythm of daily life. Watched a TikTok from a daughter who has to do her parents' laundry & get their groceries because they're in hiding. This is just it now

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Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 10h

The @chicago.suntimes.com photographer who risked their personal health and safety to take this photograph is Anthony Vazquez. Please credit photographers and media outlets. In this age of misinformation, a photo with no context could be anything at all.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 10h

Please remind us who the domestic terrorists are again.

Photo from Chicago: DHS militarized agent holding a gun up directly in someone’s face as the victim has their hands up, pleading for them not to shoot.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 9h

At a press conference today, the mayor of Everett said there was a knife found in the child’s possession but *no* gun. I followed up with ICE and asked if they stand by the screenshot shared yesterday. Spokesperson said DHS was working on a response. Five hours later, still nothing.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

This is the response I received from ICE when I inquired about the 13-year-old they abducted from Everett, Mass. on Friday:

Good afternoon, Marisa.
Please see the below from DHS on the 13-year-old alien.
Please feel free to direct any questions to them.
Respectfully,
James

Tricia McLaughlin
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Here are the facts: he posed a public safety threat with an extensive rap sheet including violent assault with a dangerous weapon, battery, breaking and entering, destruction of property.
He was in possession of a firearm and 5-7 inch knife when arrested.

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 9h

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · Sep 2

Someone knows the history of this statute. www.ilga.gov/Legislation/...

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 9h

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 12d

Someone needs to press @govpritzker.illinois.gov about whether he's considered using his emergency powers at any point in this crisis and if not, why. bsky.app/profile/samh...

Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · Sep 2

Someone knows the history of this statute. www.ilga.gov/Legislation/...

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 9h

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 9h

This is a strange statement coming from you, sir. To whom are you appealing? You lead a sovereign government and can take concrete action to hold people account. Why are you merely posting? I know what my excuse is. statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu/featured/202...

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Supremacy Clause immunity. [9] But this principle only applies when federal officials are reasonably acting within the bounds of their lawful federal duties. [10] When federal officials act beyond the scope of their duties, violate federal law, or behave in an egregious or unwarranted manner, state prosecutions can move forward. **Even where charges are ultimately dismissed, states have
occasionally used prosecutions as a form of pushback against controversial federal actions.**

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 9h

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 12d

Someone needs to press @govpritzker.illinois.gov about whether he's considered using his emergency powers at any point in this crisis and if not, why. bsky.app/profile/samh...

Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · Sep 2

Someone knows the history of this statute. www.ilga.gov/Legislation/...

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 9h

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · Mar 18

Agreed. Tempo is key to the crisis. The Exec is meant to be the fastest—it’s the branch that does stuff. But a LAWLESS exec is moving breathtakingly fast and risks leaving the judiciary in the dust (Legislature took itself out) State execs (Govs) have been involved solely through the courts thus far

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 9h

Tempo is key.

Horvath continued. "This proclamation is about action and speed — it allows us to move faster, coordinate better, and use every tool available to protect and stabilize our communities. We will continue to stand with our immigrant neighbors - today, and for as long as it takes."

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 9h

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James F. Love IV @jamesfloveiv.bsky.social · 9h

Breaking:
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Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com