Imraan Siddiqi
LightNews LightNews
banner
imraansiddiqi.bsky.social
Imraan Siddiqi
@imraansiddiqi.bsky.social
470 followers 92 following 14 posts
Executive Director, CAIR-WA
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
jackmirkinson.bsky.social
when people say that all these evils are connected it's because all these evils are connected
theguardian.com The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23h
Revealed: private jet owned by Trump friend used by ICE to deport Palestinians to West Bank
Revealed: private jet owned by Trump friend used by ICE to deport Palestinians to West Bank
Exclusive: Luxury aircraft owned by property tycoon close to US president’s family has twice flown Palestinian men from Arizona to Tel Aviv On the morning of 21 January, Israeli authorities left eight Palestinian men at a West Bank checkpoint. Disoriented and cold, they were dressed in prison-issued tracksuits and carried their few belongings in plastic bags. Hours earlier, they had been sitting with their wrists and ankles shackled on the plush leather seats of a private jet owned by the Florida property tycoon Gil Dezer, a longtime business partner of Donald Trump. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
dieworkwear.bsky.social
read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000
February 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
maplecocaine.bsky.social
It makes you sound crazy to say this out loud, but it's becoming increasingly clear that the United States government has been effectively toppled by a group of overt pedophiles
January 31, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
imraansiddiqi.bsky.social
ICE thugs literally kidnapped a father in Shoreline, WA - taking his toddler to daycare and left the kid in the car until the father’s boss came to pick him up.

There’s no question who the bad guys are.

www.king5.com/article/news...
January 31, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
jayapal.house.gov
Today, I joined local leaders and advocates to organize our response to the potential for surging ICE presence in our community.

We are coordinated and will not back down. ICE has no place in Seattle.
January 31, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
adamweinstein.bsky.social
They used "anti-semitism" as a pretext to deport foreign-born students and chill free speech, and their deportation chief -- the one with the nonstandard Hugo Boss-style greatcoat -- was spouting anti-semitic insults at a US attorney
January 31, 2026 at 5:02 PM
imraansiddiqi.bsky.social
ICE thugs literally kidnapped a father in Shoreline, WA - taking his toddler to daycare and left the kid in the car until the father’s boss came to pick him up.

There’s no question who the bad guys are.

www.king5.com/article/news...
January 31, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
mehdirhasan.bsky.social
I’ve spent the past 2 years debating the credibility of the Gaza Health Ministry’s numbers with Israel supporters. It turns out the Israeli military agrees with me, not them.

My latest for Zeteo on how the media was also complicit in the genocide denial:
Israel’s Military Now Accepts 70,000 Killed in Gaza – But Why Did Our Media Let Them Get Away With Denying It for So Long?
I have spent the past two years debating the credibility of the Gaza Health Ministry’s numbers with supporters of Israel. It turns out the Israeli military agrees with me, not them.
zeteo.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
mmfa.bsky.social
Chaya Raichik, who runs the social media account Libs of TikTok, has spent the days following Alex Pretti’s killing doxxing ordinary working people — teachers, nurses, school board members — for speaking out against federal immigration officials or expressing sympathy for Pretti.
Libs of TikTok is doxxing teachers and nurses who support Alex Pretti or oppose ICE, trying to get them fired
www.mediamatters.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
premthakker.bsky.social
Last year, Elon Musk said Jeffrey Epstein tried to get him to go to his island but he "REFUSED."

New emails show Elon Musk actively asking Epstein "what day/night will be the wildest party on =our island?"

And the next year, Musk asked again if there was a "good time to visit."
Elon Musk tweet: "Shame on Sky News for this utterly misleading headline. Anyone pushing this false narrative deserves complete contempt. Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED, yet they name me even before Prince Andrew, who did visit." Subject: Re: Christmas and New Year's Date: December 25, 2013 11:35:38 AM EST To: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation@gmail.com> Cc: Lesley Groff 4 Actually, I could fly back early on the 3rd. We will be in St Bart's. When should we head to your island on the 2nd? On Dec 25, 2013, at 12:30 PM, "Elon Musk" (mailto > wrote: I need to fly back to LA on the night of the 2nd, so w On Dec 25, 2013, at 6:34 AM, "Jefirey Epstein" <jcevacation@gmail.com<mailto:jcevacation@gmail.com>> wrote: the 2 or 3 would be perfect. I will come and get you. On Sun, Dec 15, 2013 at 5:32 PM, Elon Musk (mailto › wrote: Ok, probably the Ist then. On Dec 15, 2013, at 2:25 PM, "Jeffrey Epstein" <jeevacation@gmail.com<mailto.jcevacation@gmail.com><mailto:jeevacation@g mail.com<mailto:jcevacation@gmail.com>>> wrote: any day Ist - 8th. play it by ear if you want. always space for you On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 11:35 PM, Elon Musk K<mailto >> wrote: Will be in the BVI/St Bart's area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit? From: Sent: To: Subject: Elon Musk < elon@spacex.com> Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:36 AM Jeffrey Epstein RE: Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on =our island? From: Jeffrey Epstein [jeevacation@gmail.com/ Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 9:40 AM To: Elon Musk Subject: how many people will you be for the heli to
January 30, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
imraansiddiqi.bsky.social
No wonder he’s been tilting the algorithm creating faux outrage about “Somali daycare fraud.”
January 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
imraansiddiqi.bsky.social
No wonder he’s been tilting the algorithm creating faux outrage about “Somali daycare fraud.”
January 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
nycsouthpaw.bsky.social
Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Ms. Omar, visibly shaken after the assault, insisted to her staff and security that she would continue. She asked for a napkin and told them: "Just give me 10 minutes. I beg you. Please don't let them have the show." Ms. Omar then turned the crowd. "Here's the reality that people like this ugly man don't understand," she said. "We are Minnesota strong, and we will stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us." Someone in the crowd later thanked Ms. Omar for staying and continuing after the assault, which had shaken not only her but the entire room. "I learned at a young age you don't give in to threats," Ms. Omar said.
January 28, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
ilhanmn.bsky.social
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.

I don’t let bullies win.

Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
sambiddle.com
One problem with advocating for censoring unwanted political content on TikTok is that you might get your way
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
defector.com
Federal agents kill again; gunmen still at large: defector.com/federal-agen...
Federal Agents Kill Again; Gunmen Still At Large | Defector
On Saturday in Minneapolis, federal agents surrounded 37-year-old Veterans Affairs intensive care nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who’d been filming them in the street with his phone camera as they conduct...
defector.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
rickhasen.bsky.social
Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.
natashakorecki.bsky.social Natasha Korecki @natashakorecki.bsky.social · 12d
In the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
January 25, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
vladaknowlton.bsky.social
ICE abducted a 5 year old boy and put him in a Texas detention center. A 5 year old. Liam Ramos. His family was following all legal asylum parameters and were not under deportation orders.
January 21, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
dominicervolina.com
ICE is now bragging about money they stole from Somalis
ICE U.S. Immigration and Customs E ... . 2h UNDECLARED CASH SEIZED AT MSP On January 18, HSI St. Paul and @CBP seized $14,135 from two Somali-born U.S. citizens who were departing on international flights from MSP. ICE and CBP remain vigilant in detecting and preventing the illegal movement of funds across borders to protect national security. X 333 t7 1.5K 5.7K ildl 84K
January 19, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
aclu.org
When Mohsen Mahdawi was unlawfully detained by ICE for advocating for Palestinian human rights, he never lost hope that justice would prevail.

Once he was released, he used his experience in detention as fuel to continue exercising his First Amendment rights in defiance of the Trump administration.
January 15, 2026 at 10:19 PM
imraansiddiqi.bsky.social
After 16 years, I finally deactivated Twitter. Hopefully y’all will find me here!
January 15, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
dropsitenews.com
A federal judge in Ohio issued a preliminary injunction ruling that Ohio State University likely violated student Guy Christensen’s constitutional rights by disenrolling him over pro-Palestinian political speech. The court found Christensen’s social media videos on Israel-Palestine were protected...
Breaking: A federal judge in Ohio issued a preliminary injunction ruling that Ohio State University likely violated student Guy Christensen’s constitutional rights by disenrolling him over pro-Palestinian political speech. The court found Christensen’s social media videos on Israel-Palestine were protected by the First Amendment and did not incite violence. OSU disenrolled Christensen without a hearing in September 2025, a move the judge said likely violated both his free speech and due process rights. The injunction orders the university to expunge records showing he was involuntarily disenrolled while the case continues. The case was brought by the ACLU of Ohio, which said the ruling affirms that universities cannot punish students for dissenting or controversial political views. 🎥 @guychristensen_ ’s newest video features an interview with @ButchWare , the Green Party candidate for California governor. I am sincerely happy to be able to share that a federal judge in the Southern District of Ohio ruled in our favor today. At the beginning of last summer, I was expelled by my former college, Ohio State University, for engaging in protected political speech. Specifically, my speech critical of Israel & Zionism. After many hard months, the judge found that my “expulsion likely violated [my] First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights” You will hear me speak more freely on this important subject as soon as it’s prudent. I love y’all and everyone’s support over the last year has been what kept me going. Read more from the ACLU’s press release below. Huge shoutout to @ACLU @acluohio http://acluohio.org/press-releases/federal-judge-orders-ohio-state-university-to-remedy-violation-of-students-constitutional-rights/
January 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Reposted by Imraan Siddiqi
ryanhatesthis.bsky.social
Trump says a lot of deranged shit, but, per this Reuters article — and the threats of invoking the Insurrection Act in Minnesota this morning — he is very clearly exploring how to cancel the midterms.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
January 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
imraansiddiqi.bsky.social
Alhamdulillah.
taliajane.bsky.social talia jane ❤️‍🔥 @taliajane.bsky.social · 23d
BREAKING: Extremist group ‘Betar’ to dissolve New York operations following @NewYorkStateAG investigation finds “substantial” civil rights violations. Bars encouraging violence, harassment of protestors.

Settlement: 3-year oversight period. Violations subject to $50k fine.
Attorney General James Stops Violence, Harassment, & Intimidation from New York Extremist Group OAG Investigation Found Betar Engaged in Bias-Motivated Assaults, Threats, & Harassment Targeting Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, & Jewish New Yorkers January 13, 2026 New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement ending Betar US's (Betar) campaign of violence, harassment, & intimidation against Arab, Muslim, & Jewish New Yorkers after an extensive investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that the group repeatedly targeted individuals based on religion & national origin. Betar is a New York-based organization labeled an "extremist group" by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its "embrace of Islamophobia & harassment) of Muslims." The OAG investigation uncovered evidence of Betar's widespread persecution of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, & Jewish New Yorkers, driven by broad hostility and animus toward several protected groups, in violation of New York civil rights laws. The settlement requires Betar to immediately cease instigating or encouraging violence against individuals, threatening protesters, and harassing individuals exercising their civil rights, and subjects the organization to a suspended $50,000 penalty that will be enforced if Betar violates the agreement. Betar is seeking to dissolve its not-for-profit corporation and has indicated to OAG that it is winding down operations in New York. "New York will not tolerate organizations that use fear, violence, and intimidation to silence free expression or target people because of who they are," said Attorney General James. "My office's investigation uncovered an alarming and illegal pattern of bias-motivated harassment and violence designed to terrorize communities and shut down lawful protest. This behavior is unacceptable, and it is not who we are as New Yorkers. My office will continue to use every tool available to protect all New Yorkers' civil rights and public safety." The OAG launched an investigation in March 2025 after receiving multiple complaints alleging that Betar and its members engaged in violent and threatening conduct directed at Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, and Jewish individuals, particularly in connection with protests related to Israel and Palestine. Betar is a New York not-for-profit organization that describes itself as an "activist movement" and has publicly called on supporters to "attend and disrupt" pro-Palestinian protests. Despite soliciting donations in New York through its website and social media, Betar has never registered with OAG's Charities Bureau. The OAG investigation determined that Betar engaged in a pattern of violence and harassment driven by explicit hostility toward protected groups. The OAG uncovered numerous public and private statements by Betar leadership and members expressing anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab, and anti-Muslim animus, including repeated use of slurs and demeaning language. For example, members repeatedly referred to keffiyehs - traditional Palestinian scarves - as "rape rags" and claimed that Muslims "hate America." Betar publicly circulated content celebrating violence against Palestinians, including social media posts mocking civilian deaths, declaring hatred toward Gazans, and calling for further bloodshed. In one instance, the group posted that the number of babies who had died in Gaza was "not enough," writing, "we demand blood in Gaza." The investigation also determined that Betar targeted Jewish individuals who expressed views that the group opposed. Betar threatened to place Jewish activists on lists to be shared with foreign authorities in an effort to bar them from travel and intimidate them into silence. In private communications, Betar leadership wrote, "of course we place Jews on lists," and confirmed that the group targeted Jewish New Yorkers they deemed insufficiently aligned with Betar's extremist ideology. Betar also used its public platform to threaten individuals with deportation and attempt to suppress protected speech. The organization repeatedly threatened to report protesters to immigration enforcement officials and publicly claimed that it used facial recognition software to compile deportation lists for the federal government. Even though Betar later disavowed these claims, OAG found that this conduct was designed to intimidate protesters and unlawfully chill the exercise of First Amendment rights. The OAG uncovered evidence showing multiple incidents of physical intimidation and assault. In early 2025, Betar-affiliated individuals repeatedly approached people perceived to be Muslim or supportive of Palestinian causes and attempted to force "beepers" onto them, an act intended to threaten and terrorize, referencing a recent overseas operation involving explosive pagers. At one New York City university, a Betar member repeatedly harassed students wearing hijabs or keffiyehs, following them and demanding they accept a beeper despite their visible distress. In another incident, a Betar member followed a Jewish academic on a public street, forcibly shoved a beeper into his pocket against his will, and verbally abused him. The OAG found that Betar members repeatedly threatened academics with ongoing harassment and explicitly warned at least one individual that Betar followers would come to their home. The OAG investigation also found that Betar promoted and encouraged violence, even urging its members to bring weapons to protests, including knives, pepper spray, and attack dogs. Ahead of a February 18, 2025 protest in Brooklyn, Betar called on supporters to "fight back" against what it labeled "terrorists" and urged followers to bring pit bulls. Violence erupted at that protest, during which at least one person was stabbed. Betar subsequently boasted online that protesters had been beaten, and privately celebrated injuries inflicted during the event. After a member of Betar's national leadership physically struck a woman wearing a keffiyeh, the group celebrated the incident online, sharing video footage on its social media. Attorney General James asserts that Betar's conduct has consistently violated New York's civil rights laws, including statutes that prohibit bias-motivated violence, harassment, and intimidation, as well as discrimination against individuals exercising their rights to protest and engage in peaceful assembly. Under the agreement announced today, Betar is permanently barred from instigating or encouraging violence, physically assaulting or threatening individuals, harassing protesters, or damaging others' property based on protected characteristics. Betar agreed to a suspended $50,000 monetary penalty, which will be enforced if the organization violates the agreement, and must submit annual compliance reports to OAG for three years. If Betar fails to comply, Attorney General James may immediately pursue enforcement, additional penalties, and further legal action.
January 14, 2026 at 12:55 AM
imraansiddiqi.bsky.social
Recall all the genocide supporters who tried to project endless Islamophobia the past few days.
September 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM