Jenny Cal
@jennycal.bsky.social
Voter, lover of science and critical thought
Great way for a city to protect their residents
Mamdani announces a new executive order protecting New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement," including requiring ICE to have a judicial warrant to enter NYC property
February 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Great way for a city to protect their residents
2 GOP Senators to oppose Warsh as nominee in attempt to strengthen Fed independence
The nomination of Kevin Warsh for Chairman of the Federal Reserve is the latest step in Trump’s attempt to seize control of this independent institution.
No one who cares about the independence of the Federal Reserve should agree to move forward with this nomination.
No one who cares about the independence of the Federal Reserve should agree to move forward with this nomination.
thehill.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:56 PM
2 GOP Senators to oppose Warsh as nominee in attempt to strengthen Fed independence
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Some people are asking what I want Schumer to do. He should be screaming over medical care and access to facilities. He should be going to detention facilities himself and putting his body on the line, as he did at the border in 2019. He should lean into stories about New Yorkers in detention. [1/4]
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Some people are asking what I want Schumer to do. He should be screaming over medical care and access to facilities. He should be going to detention facilities himself and putting his body on the line, as he did at the border in 2019. He should lean into stories about New Yorkers in detention. [1/4]
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My full report, overnight at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/the-system...
"The system sucks," or what a federal lawyer's comments really tell us about the Trump admin
Julie Le's comments are shocking, but they are a problem of the Trump admin’s own making. And it goes way beyond one lawyer new to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.
www.lawdork.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 AM
My full report, overnight at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/the-system...
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Jan 31, 2026: a peaceful, union-led march in Portland was hit with flash-bangs and tear gas—even kids and dogs.
This is intimidation.
We won’t be silenced;
we’ll keep exercising our First Amendment rights.
Injured?
Report to ACLU: intake.aclu-or.org
and AG Dan Rayfield: doj.state.or.us.
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This is intimidation.
We won’t be silenced;
we’ll keep exercising our First Amendment rights.
Injured?
Report to ACLU: intake.aclu-or.org
and AG Dan Rayfield: doj.state.or.us.
❌🧊
February 4, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Jan 31, 2026: a peaceful, union-led march in Portland was hit with flash-bangs and tear gas—even kids and dogs.
This is intimidation.
We won’t be silenced;
we’ll keep exercising our First Amendment rights.
Injured?
Report to ACLU: intake.aclu-or.org
and AG Dan Rayfield: doj.state.or.us.
❌🧊
This is intimidation.
We won’t be silenced;
we’ll keep exercising our First Amendment rights.
Injured?
Report to ACLU: intake.aclu-or.org
and AG Dan Rayfield: doj.state.or.us.
❌🧊
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Wow. 'Hold me in contempt, Judge, so I can get some sleep,' says DOJ attorney defending its unconstitutional detentions. "The system sucks. I hate my job." Saving this post for the #ICETribunal, 'just-doing-my-job good soldier' edition.
A young prosecutor tells a judge what’s really going on joycevance.substack.com/p/today-in-c...
Today In Court
What a prosecutor in Minnesota said
joycevance.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Wow. 'Hold me in contempt, Judge, so I can get some sleep,' says DOJ attorney defending its unconstitutional detentions. "The system sucks. I hate my job." Saving this post for the #ICETribunal, 'just-doing-my-job good soldier' edition.
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But were they missteps? Really?
Billionaire investor and GOP donor Ken Griffin: “This administration has definitely made mis-steps in choosing decisions or courses that have been very, very enriching to the families of those in the administration” giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
Citadel’s Ken Griffin says Trump White House has ‘enriched’ family members
Wall Street figure and Republican donor offers rare public criticism of perceived administration’s self-dealing
giftarticle.ft.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:19 AM
But were they missteps? Really?
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Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest of federal immigration enforcement for the second consecutive Friday.
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest of federal immigration enforcement for the second consecutive Friday.
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
"The etymology of the word “martyr” leads back to an ancient Greek word meaning “witness”. Unfortunately, unless Congress or the courts restrain Mr Trump’s immigration agents, there will probably be more like Ms Good and Mr Pretti."
Outraged by scenes of immigrants and citizens alike being dragged out of cars, pepper-sprayed and beaten, Minneapolitans have rushed to take part. Thousands of people have joined the effort to track federal agents
Inside the movement challenging—and disrupting—ICE
A non-violent network of activists is forming across America
econ.st
January 31, 2026 at 1:39 AM
"The etymology of the word “martyr” leads back to an ancient Greek word meaning “witness”. Unfortunately, unless Congress or the courts restrain Mr Trump’s immigration agents, there will probably be more like Ms Good and Mr Pretti."
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(1/3) Working to explain here: ICE and CBP continue to run during a shutdown. Because of OBBBA, they continue to run w/ pay. But even without OBBBA, they'd run w/out pay. That makes leverage weak, but not nothing.
The funding deal splits off DHS from the other parts. This provides maximum leverage.
The funding deal splits off DHS from the other parts. This provides maximum leverage.
Republicans created a slush fund for ICE—CAP’s Bobby Kogan explains how this impacts a potential government shutdown.
January 30, 2026 at 6:53 PM
(1/3) Working to explain here: ICE and CBP continue to run during a shutdown. Because of OBBBA, they continue to run w/ pay. But even without OBBBA, they'd run w/out pay. That makes leverage weak, but not nothing.
The funding deal splits off DHS from the other parts. This provides maximum leverage.
The funding deal splits off DHS from the other parts. This provides maximum leverage.
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During a DHS shutdown, ICE and CBP continue to operate, but we begin to use up their slush fund from OBBBA. We also aren't stuck w/ a Sophie's Choice situation where SSI and Section 8 hang in the balance. It's a place of maximum (albeit still weak) leverage.
We must ensure Dems do not squander it.
We must ensure Dems do not squander it.
January 30, 2026 at 8:59 PM
During a DHS shutdown, ICE and CBP continue to operate, but we begin to use up their slush fund from OBBBA. We also aren't stuck w/ a Sophie's Choice situation where SSI and Section 8 hang in the balance. It's a place of maximum (albeit still weak) leverage.
We must ensure Dems do not squander it.
We must ensure Dems do not squander it.
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We're looking at a 6-bill shutdown that likely lasts until Monday unless the House descends into chaos.
Upon enactment, all of the govt EXCEPT DHS will have full-year funding. DHS funding expires February 14 (tho ICE & CBP continue in a DHS shutdown). At that point, we will be fighting JUST on DHS.
Upon enactment, all of the govt EXCEPT DHS will have full-year funding. DHS funding expires February 14 (tho ICE & CBP continue in a DHS shutdown). At that point, we will be fighting JUST on DHS.
Graham lifting his blockade paves the way for the Senate to start voting. The package (5/6 full appropriations bills plus a 2-week DHS CR) is on track to pass today.
January 30, 2026 at 8:56 PM
We're looking at a 6-bill shutdown that likely lasts until Monday unless the House descends into chaos.
Upon enactment, all of the govt EXCEPT DHS will have full-year funding. DHS funding expires February 14 (tho ICE & CBP continue in a DHS shutdown). At that point, we will be fighting JUST on DHS.
Upon enactment, all of the govt EXCEPT DHS will have full-year funding. DHS funding expires February 14 (tho ICE & CBP continue in a DHS shutdown). At that point, we will be fighting JUST on DHS.
Good idea to clarify at the OR state level the difference between how hospitals treat those under DHS civil detainment versus law enforcement arrest in the hospital setting.
Will be interesting to hear details of restrictions
Will be interesting to hear details of restrictions
A bill concept being floated for the short session of the Oregon Legislature would restrict the movements of immigration agents within hospitals and shape how hospitals interact with them.
Bill Concept Seeks to Restrict ICE from Patient Care Areas in Oregon Hospitals
Andrew Schwartz
www.wweek.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Good idea to clarify at the OR state level the difference between how hospitals treat those under DHS civil detainment versus law enforcement arrest in the hospital setting.
Will be interesting to hear details of restrictions
Will be interesting to hear details of restrictions
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Today’s Senate vote is an important first step toward unifying Democrats against the escalating violence carried out by ICE and Border Patrol in our communities. Republicans don’t have the votes to jam through this toxic DHS bill.
Senate fails to advance spending bills as Democrats push for DHS reforms
Senators blocked a package of six spending bills that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats continue to push for reforms to immigration enforcement.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Today’s Senate vote is an important first step toward unifying Democrats against the escalating violence carried out by ICE and Border Patrol in our communities. Republicans don’t have the votes to jam through this toxic DHS bill.
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One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." https://to.pbs.org/3LRVzZd
U.S. cardinal urges defunding of ICE: 'We need to see what's happening in front of us'
One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." Card...
to.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM
One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." https://to.pbs.org/3LRVzZd
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REAKING: A federal judge in Minnesota has barred the Trump administration from arresting / detaining the state's 5,600 refugees while they await lawful permanent resident status. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 28, 2026 at 10:55 PM
REAKING: A federal judge in Minnesota has barred the Trump administration from arresting / detaining the state's 5,600 refugees while they await lawful permanent resident status. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Something important to understand about ICE thugs in the Twin Cities is that they're harassing innocent kids and parents at bus stops and schools every single day. Even after the Pretti shooting. It's terrorism.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Something important to understand about ICE thugs in the Twin Cities is that they're harassing innocent kids and parents at bus stops and schools every single day. Even after the Pretti shooting. It's terrorism.
I love that he describes himself as square.
Normal, square, regular folks that care about their communities and America are showing up.
Normal, square, regular folks that care about their communities and America are showing up.
The whole interview is worth it
January 26, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I love that he describes himself as square.
Normal, square, regular folks that care about their communities and America are showing up.
Normal, square, regular folks that care about their communities and America are showing up.
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The whole interview is worth it
January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The whole interview is worth it
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The Minnesota v. Noem hearing is beginning before Judge Katherine Menendez.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are seeking a TRO today to stop Operation Metro Surge.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are seeking a TRO today to stop Operation Metro Surge.
January 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The Minnesota v. Noem hearing is beginning before Judge Katherine Menendez.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are seeking a TRO today to stop Operation Metro Surge.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are seeking a TRO today to stop Operation Metro Surge.
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Gift link www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
January 26, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Gift link www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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YouGov is out with a new poll after ICE killed another person in Minnesota today. Abolishing ICE is now +5 among all adults, and **+12 among independents**
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
January 25, 2026 at 2:10 AM
YouGov is out with a new poll after ICE killed another person in Minnesota today. Abolishing ICE is now +5 among all adults, and **+12 among independents**
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
Very disturbing story that new ICE agents are being trained to disregard the 4th amendment and to enter homes without a judicial warrant.
apnews.com/article/ice-...
apnews.com/article/ice-...
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.
apnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Very disturbing story that new ICE agents are being trained to disregard the 4th amendment and to enter homes without a judicial warrant.
apnews.com/article/ice-...
apnews.com/article/ice-...
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All you want to know about Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. www.buzzfeednews.com/article/chri...
January 20, 2026 at 6:10 AM