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glennkirschner.bsky.social
Trump Creates Chaos In LA Then Argues The Need To Deploy The Military Due To The Chaos!
youtu.be/zKzFqkM-wYc?...
Trump Creates Chaos In LA Then Argues The Need To Deploy The Military Due To The Chaos!
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
youtu.be
June 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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seiuca.org
UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
June 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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joshuajfriedman.com
"Defendants have also not shown that any of the protests have rendered the President 'unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States.' ... Violation of the Posse Comitatus Act is imminent, if not already underway."
90. Defendants have also not shown that any of the protests have rendered the President "unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States." 10 U.S.C. § 12406(3). Indeed, Governor Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass both reported on June 7, 2025, that they had sufficient resources to respond to any potential unrest or threats to safety or property. A June 8 letter from the Office of Governor Newsom to Secretary Hegseth notes that as "demonstrated by the robust law enforcement response yesterday evening to protect federal facilities, local law enforcement resources are sufficient to maintain order." And on both June 6 and 7, ICE officials were able to act on warrants and make arrests. 91. Violation of the Posse Comitatus Act is imminent, if not already underway. 92. Accordingly, Plaintiffs are entitled to a declaration that any action taken pursuant to the June 7, 2025 Presidential Memorandum is invalid, and an injunction prohibiting DOD Defendants from implementing the Memorandum.
June 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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joshuajfriedman.com
NEW: California sues the US govt, claiming that its commandeering of the California National Guard—"without consent or even official notice to the governor"—is beyond the scope of its powers and a violation of the 10th Amendment and the APA. oag.ca.gov/system/files...
INTRODUCTION 1. The Governor of the State of California and the State of California bring this action to protect the State against the illegal actions of the President, Secretary of Defense, and Department of Defense to deploy members of the California National Guard, without lawful authority, and in violation of the Constitution. 2. One of the cornerstones of our Nation and our democracy is that our people are governed by civil, not military, rule. The Founders enshrined these principles in our Constitution- that a government should be accountable to its people, guided by the rule of law, and one of civil authority, not military rule. 3. President Trump has repeatedly invoked emergency powers to exceed the bounds of lawful executive authority. On Saturday, June 7, he used a protest that local authorities had under control to make another unprecedented power grab, this time at the cost of the sovereignty of the State of California and in disregard of the authority and role of the Governor as commander-in-chief of the State's National Guard.
June 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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kenwhite.bsky.social
I just drove by a big LAPD staging area with lots of SUVs on the 110 north on ramp from grand. Be aware.
June 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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juddlegum.bsky.social
"The decision to pursue the indictment against Abrego Garcia led to the abrupt departure of Ben Schrader, a high-ranking federal prosecutor in Tennessee...Schrader’s resignation was prompted by concerns that the case was being pursued for political reasons, the sources said."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in US to face charges of helping traffic 'thousands' of migrants
Mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the United States to face charges of transporting undocumented migrants within the U.S.
abcnews.go.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
Warning: ICE is planning 30 days of immigration raids across Los Angeles County. If you or someone you know may be impacted, now is the time to set up a support system, identify a safe place, and stay alert.
June 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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keithedwards.bsky.social
Here's my vid about what's happened in LA in the past 24 hours
Trump PUSHED for Military... What LAPD Did Next STUNNED HIM
YouTube video by Keith Edwards
www.youtube.com
June 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
@dianaincalifornia.bsky.social
The violent rioters in LA are ICE agents, with their flashbangs and supposedly non-lethal weapons.
Angelenos are yelling and a few are throwing rocks.
June 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The violent rioters in LA are ice, throwing flash-bangs and shooting non-lethal weapons.
Angelenos are yelling and a few throw rocks.
June 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
The LA protests will trigger a drumbeat of "law and order" messaging from the White House and their media allies as a prelude to invoking the Insurrection Act.

This is entirely predictable, and any Dem or media outlet that facilitates this narrative will be aiding Trump's authoritarian project.
June 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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joshgondelman.bsky.social
Here are some texts I got from an immigration lawyer friend of mine. Shared with permission. Some of the bleakest shit I’ve ever heard.
Text reading: I had to come down to Los Angeles for Work and ended up trying to help with the raid last night. As a Bernie usefully. Waited by the entrance for detainees We were repeatedly denied access of any kind, and eventually LAPD force removed attorneys ice. Also tear gassed a baby under age two. Today they told us to come back at eight to see the clients, but they ever refused entry to us as well as politicians, including Jimmy, Gomez, and right now. They’re releasing some kind of gas, so the Attorneys can’t breathe Text reading: Post it so everyone knows. When we were trying to chant their rights ice honked so no one could hear.
June 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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davidjbier.bsky.social
We hear about how pro-immigrant side is extreme. There is literally nothing more extreme than this statement. Being willing to sacrifice the country’s foundations for an evil goal
June 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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katmabu.bsky.social
I don't care if these monstrous ICE raids are a "federal operation". This is authoritarian violence, plain and simple.

Just because Stephen Miller has kidnapping quotas for brown people he doesn't want to see on the street doesn't mean we have to think it's okay.
June 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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gabriellehecht.bsky.social
If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the Constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the Gl Rights Hotline. There is support, you don't have to go through with it. tel:1-877-447-4487
June 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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celestepewter.bsky.social
All, for those looking to follow what's happening in LA, here's ABC7 live:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymmb...
LIVE: Protesters and federal agents clash; Border Patrol says 'several' arrested
YouTube video by ABC7
www.youtube.com
June 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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governor.ca.gov
The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers.

That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
June 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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juliusgoat.bsky.social
Is Biden's age an issue? I know who seeded the topic and I know why they want it to be the topic, and I know they'd like us to all to discuss it in a way that excises the observable fact that Trump is also historically old and his brain has been mush all along. So no thanks.
February 11, 2024 at 12:57 PM
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ashtonpittman.bsky.social
Our top story at the Mississippi Free Press today: "Trump Encourages Russia to Attack American Allies: ‘Do Whatever the Hell They Want’"

We may be a local Mississippi outlet, but this is important. It should be leading every newspaper in the country.
www.mississippifreepress.org/39734/trump-...
the Mississippi Free Press logo appears above a photo of trump speaking at a rally and the headline: "Trump encourages russia to attack american allies: 'do whatever the hell they want'" Ashton Pittman#February 11 2024
February 11, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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rochaa.bsky.social
Folks, I am overseas, and this news is spreading like WILD FIRE. It’s been the TOP morning story in both Arabic & French speaking news.

I’m not sure how it’s playing in the US, but, my god, I’m watching the news coverage here & I’m literally cringing.

What a humiliation!!!
February 11, 2024 at 9:11 AM
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paisleystars.bsky.social
I'm sorry, I can't resist a shameless Superb Owl post. The ferruginous pygmy owl is the most superb owl of all, because he is only as tall as a (very round) house sparrow. I met this one in Cancún, Mexico back in August

🪶😁🇲🇽
A small, very round, owl perched on a branch and looking at the camera
February 11, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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sethcotlar.bsky.social
If you’re wondering how the MAGA Republican party intends to treat Americans who they consider their enemies (i.e. ~60-70% of the population) consider how they treat the people who agree with them on 98% of things like Nikki Haley or this congressman.
February 11, 2024 at 4:20 PM