@ap-tree.bsky.social
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There's a prison revolt at a concentration camp in Texas in solidarity with Minneapolis:
January 24, 2026 at 11:04 PM
There's a prison revolt at a concentration camp in Texas in solidarity with Minneapolis:
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I've been thinking about how many videos I've watched that started like Renee Good's & Alex Pretti's. People pulled from cars & accused of obstruction, grabbed after filming agents, accused of punching agents, ramming cars despite video evidence. Shot.
They survived. But the arrests were brutal
They survived. But the arrests were brutal
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
www.propublica.org
January 25, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I've been thinking about how many videos I've watched that started like Renee Good's & Alex Pretti's. People pulled from cars & accused of obstruction, grabbed after filming agents, accused of punching agents, ramming cars despite video evidence. Shot.
They survived. But the arrests were brutal
They survived. But the arrests were brutal
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Since July, I've tracked at least 2,300 cases in which federal judges have ruled ICE has illegally detained people without bond or due process.
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Since July, I've tracked at least 2,300 cases in which federal judges have ruled ICE has illegally detained people without bond or due process.
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Man shot by federal agents has died, police chief says
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Live: Man shot by federal agents in south Minneapolis this morning, witnesses say
A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Man shot by federal agents has died, police chief says
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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“Boo hoo”
They’re not just killing people, they’re taunting the public they’re terrorizing after they do it.
apnews.com/article/immi...
They’re not just killing people, they’re taunting the public they’re terrorizing after they do it.
apnews.com/article/immi...
January 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM
“Boo hoo”
They’re not just killing people, they’re taunting the public they’re terrorizing after they do it.
apnews.com/article/immi...
They’re not just killing people, they’re taunting the public they’re terrorizing after they do it.
apnews.com/article/immi...
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I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
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Gov. Tim Walz says federal agents shot someone in Minneapolis Saturday morning and is calling on the White House to end the operation. Minneapolis officials say the shooting happened near 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave.
Walz confirms ICE agent shot a person Saturday morning in Minneapolis
Gov. Tim Walz confirmed that federal agents shot a person in Minneapolis Saturday morning.
www.mprnews.org
January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Gov. Tim Walz says federal agents shot someone in Minneapolis Saturday morning and is calling on the White House to end the operation. Minneapolis officials say the shooting happened near 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave.
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I genuinely think boycotting the World Cup is some of the strongest leverage the Europeans have.
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 12:39 AM
I genuinely think boycotting the World Cup is some of the strongest leverage the Europeans have.
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We are off the cliff, folks 🇺🇸
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
We are off the cliff, folks 🇺🇸
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🔥 @repstansbury.bsky.social : “DOJ is breaking the law. They are not complying with the Epstein Transparency Act, released less than 1% of the files — If this was actually about getting justice, we’d have DOJ here and we’d be holding Pam Bondi in contempt."
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DT5Wiwv...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DT5Wiwv...
January 24, 2026 at 2:11 PM
🔥 @repstansbury.bsky.social : “DOJ is breaking the law. They are not complying with the Epstein Transparency Act, released less than 1% of the files — If this was actually about getting justice, we’d have DOJ here and we’d be holding Pam Bondi in contempt."
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DT5Wiwv...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DT5Wiwv...
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January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans took to the streets today in bitter cold temperatures with wind chills of -20°F (–28°C) to protest the occupation of Minneapolis and St.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:53 AM
January 23, 2026
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January 24, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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We see you Minnesota 👏🏽
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM
We see you Minnesota 👏🏽
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Amazing! Way to go Minneapolis!
January 23, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Amazing! Way to go Minneapolis!
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“Obey federal officers and you get to keep your life” isn’t a slogan. It’s a threat.
Any party that thinks survival is something the state grants you has no business calling itself American.
Any party that thinks survival is something the state grants you has no business calling itself American.
January 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM
“Obey federal officers and you get to keep your life” isn’t a slogan. It’s a threat.
Any party that thinks survival is something the state grants you has no business calling itself American.
Any party that thinks survival is something the state grants you has no business calling itself American.
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A memo was released by ICE instructing agents to violate the U.S. Constitution. ICE told officers and agents that they can forcibly enter homes without warrants signed by judges. The memo was from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, was shared with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) by two whistleblowers.
www.hsgac.senate.gov
January 22, 2026 at 1:54 AM
A memo was released by ICE instructing agents to violate the U.S. Constitution. ICE told officers and agents that they can forcibly enter homes without warrants signed by judges. The memo was from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, was shared with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) by two whistleblowers.
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January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this morning, a visibly exhausted president of the United States of America rambled in angry free association in a speech before the world’s leaders.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:12 AM
January 21, 2026
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Karoline Leavitt announced that Belgium joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’. Belgium’s foreign minister responds.
January 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Karoline Leavitt announced that Belgium joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’. Belgium’s foreign minister responds.
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This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
January 22, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
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BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
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Time and again, successful resistance to Trump’s authoritarianism comes from ordinary Americans putting their actual bodies on the line, when institutional leaders can’t even deign to use strong language.
Watch that. And then tell me how we replace Schumer with her
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Time and again, successful resistance to Trump’s authoritarianism comes from ordinary Americans putting their actual bodies on the line, when institutional leaders can’t even deign to use strong language.
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I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
January 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM
I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
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Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
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January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026
World leaders are gathered at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, which is taking place from January 19 to January 23.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 AM
January 20, 2026
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Internal ICE planning documents propose spending up to $50 million on a privately run network capable of shipping immigrants in custody hundreds of miles across the Upper Midwest. www.wired.com/story/ice-de...
ICE Details a New Minnesota-Based Detention Network That Spans 5 States
Internal ICE planning documents propose spending up to $50 million on a privately run network capable of shipping immigrants in custody hundreds of miles across the Upper Midwest.
www.wired.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Internal ICE planning documents propose spending up to $50 million on a privately run network capable of shipping immigrants in custody hundreds of miles across the Upper Midwest. www.wired.com/story/ice-de...