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Jesse Franzblau
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Senior Policy Analyst @NIJC. Bylines @theintercept @thenation @HuffPost @truthout @NACLA. Tweets are my own.
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Disappeared in America's event, “Disappeared In America Day of Action: Information Call” - sign up now to join www.mobilize.us/disappearedi...
Disappeared In America Day of Action: Information Call · Disappeared in America
Join us for a virtual recruitment call to help lead the next wave of nationwide Disappeared In America events. Activists from across the country will share their experiences organizing powerful acti...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Dr. Badar Khan Suri officially freed from ICE detention.
Badar Khan Suri holding his heart outside the facility he was held in Badar Khan Suri flashing peace signs outside the facility he was held in
May 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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🚨 Day 60: 238 men remain forcibly disappeared in El Salvador’s CECOT prison. U.S. Reps toured the prison, heard their desperate cries,“Freedom! Help! Kidnapped!” & walked past w/o helping.

Visit freeandry.org to learn how you can still help.
#FreeAndry #BringThemBack

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Day 60 of Enforced Disappearance: 238 Venezuelans Still Held Without Due Process in El Salvador
YouTube video by Immigrant Defenders Law Center
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May 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Statement from @thenyic.bsky.social

🚨 Advocates Demand Immediate Release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka🚨
“ICE detention facilities are subject to inspection and oversight by elected officials.” @heyitsmirad
May 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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ICE just arrested Newark Mayor @rasjbaraka.bsky.social as he tried to enter the Delaney Hall Geo Group ICE prison, accompanied by hundreds of community members & members of Congress

Congress should cut funds for Delaney Hall ICE facility & any additional contract awards

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested at ICE detention center
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday afternoon at ICE detention center Delaney Hall.
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May 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Rumeysa Ozturk ordered released!

An incredibly important order in the context of fighting against the draconian targeting of students over First Amendment protected speech
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Judge orders release of Tufts University doctoral student from ICE custody
A federal judge in Vermont has ordered the release on bail of a Tufts University student from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after her visa was revoked by the Trump administration. Rumey...
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May 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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ICE activity today near the Fort Totten metro @dcmigrantmutualaid.org
dcmigrantmutualaid.org Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · May 9
🚨 ICE activity reports for 5/9:
Activity reported at
- Fort Totten Dr & Gallatin St NE at 8:00AM
- 5 officers - 3 ATF, others federal police
- 4 unmarked black cars with VA tags
- At least one person detained
May 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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For folks monitoring ICE activity in DC & looking to support, sharing this helpful 101 on ICE watch: @dcmigrantmutualaid.org www.instagram.com/p/DJUHp_Cx0D...
May 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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ICE activity reported in DC today

Follow @dcmigrantmutualaid.org & report if you witness or verify ICE activity. ICE will reportedly be carrying out operations in the DC area all week.
dcmigrantmutualaid.org Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · May 7
🚨 Actividad de ICE reportada en DC hoy hasta ahora:
- Kennedy y 4th Ave NW a las 7:45 AM. Agentes tratando de entrar al edificio.
- New Hampshire Ave y Eastern NE a las 9:30 AM. Agentes detenieron a una persona.
- Mt Pleasant y Kenyon NW a las 10 AM. Agentes congregando en la acera.
May 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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New resource: with the ICE operations taking place in DC, please share this FAQ on I-9 audits and inspections from @dcmigrantmutualaid.org @nilc.org
dcmigrantmutualaid.org Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · May 7
NEW RESOURCE: With the widespread ICE activity at DC restaurants this week, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about I-9 audits or inspections. So, MSMA and @nilc.org created a I-9 audit or inspection frequently asked questions resource. 🧵
Form I-9 Audits or Inspections Frequently asked questions What is an I-9 audit/ inspection? What does it require an employer to do? What does the notice look like? How does it compare to a warrant? What resources exist on the subject? Swipe to find out!
May 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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🚨ALERT 🚨ICE reported at 5300 South Dakota Ave NE in the last couple of hours. 4 agents and 2 cars confirmed. At least one person detained.

🚨ALERTA🚨ICE/La Migra reportado en 5300 South Dakota Ave NE en las últimas dos horas. 4 agentes and 2 carros confirmados. Al menos una persona detenida. 1/
May 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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TODAY: NIJC's Jesse Franzblau joined Rep. @ramirez.house.gov to demand oversight on ICE, as its budget has reached records highs. Thank you to our allies and champions in Congress for joining us in fighting for justice for our immigrant communities.
NIJC Senior Policy Jesse Franzblau speaks before a group of people standing behind a podium with signs, one reading "Kristi Noem Must Resign", during a press conference. Jesse Franzblau poses with a group of U.S. elected officials and immigration advocates for a photo in front of the United States Capitol building.
April 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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Congress must stop Trump’s out of control spending on new contracts for ICE detention & arrests

New from @immigrantjustice.bsky.social @detentionwatchnetwork.org @nipnlg.bsky.social @the-ilrc.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
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Congress must stop Trump’s exorbitant spending on new contracts for ICE detention & arrests
Congress must stop Trump’s exorbitant spending on new contracts for ICE detention & arrests Advocates condemn windfall for private prison co
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April 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Grateful for @ramirez.house.gov for being such a champion & honored to join her & @velazquez.house.gov @reprashida.govpeeps.us during today's press conference together with advocates with @detentionwatchnetwork.org @cvt.org @winwithoutwar.bsky.social @aclu.org @immigrantjustice.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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The Missing Due Process for Gang Allegations

New piece from @naynagupta.bsky.social

www.justsecurity.org/109543/missi...
The Missing Due Process for Gang Allegations
There is a long history of immigration agencies using tattoos and a set of notoriously flawed gang databases to bring false or weak claims of gang involvement.
www.justsecurity.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Inside The Billion-Dollar Business Of Deportation Flights

Good piece from @katyaschwenk.bsky.social @thelever.bsky.social www.levernews.com/inside-the-b...
Inside The Billion-Dollar Business Of Deportation Flights
The recent GOP spending bill will mean more money for ICE — and less transparency for the private airlines making billions on deportation flights.
www.levernews.com
March 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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In a dramatic shift, Schumer caved & said he'll support the GOP funding bill today that would hand over power to the executive branch, allowing for a dramatic power grab by the Trump administration t.co/mOJpyIflHe
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/03/13/congress/house-democrats-chuck-schumer-surrender-00230482?nname=inside-congress&nid=0000014f-1646-d88f-a1cf-5f46b4be0000&nrid=0000016c-25b4-d6ee-ad6d-b...
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March 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM