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New: Secretary Linda McMahon says the Department of Education has decided to "pause" garnishing wages for student loans.
January 16, 2026 at 5:23 PM
New: Secretary Linda McMahon says the Department of Education has decided to "pause" garnishing wages for student loans.
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The Virginia legislature today passed four constitutional amendments, all by day 3 of 2026 session:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The Virginia legislature today passed four constitutional amendments, all by day 3 of 2026 session:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
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As a social movements scholar, I absolutely love the diversity of tactics being developed by each city, reflecting their local flavor
Portland kept it weird with inflatable costumes
Chicago protected its street vendors by buying up their food each day
Charlotte chased ICE agents into the woods
Portland kept it weird with inflatable costumes
Chicago protected its street vendors by buying up their food each day
Charlotte chased ICE agents into the woods
Naaaaaaailed it
January 16, 2026 at 12:38 AM
As a social movements scholar, I absolutely love the diversity of tactics being developed by each city, reflecting their local flavor
Portland kept it weird with inflatable costumes
Chicago protected its street vendors by buying up their food each day
Charlotte chased ICE agents into the woods
Portland kept it weird with inflatable costumes
Chicago protected its street vendors by buying up their food each day
Charlotte chased ICE agents into the woods
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JUST IN: New ACLU class action lawsuit in Minnesota seeks to bar ICE from stopping Latino and Somali residents without probable cause. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
JUST IN: New ACLU class action lawsuit in Minnesota seeks to bar ICE from stopping Latino and Somali residents without probable cause. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Some of the stories in here are absolutely chilling. One US citizen of Somali descent was just riding an elevator with ICE agents and then they detained him for almost half an hour in the freezing cold despite him showing agents his passport card. They only let him go once protestors showed up.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Some of the stories in here are absolutely chilling. One US citizen of Somali descent was just riding an elevator with ICE agents and then they detained him for almost half an hour in the freezing cold despite him showing agents his passport card. They only let him go once protestors showed up.
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At one point today, there were 283 Minnesota attorneys doing a training on how to file emergency habeas petitions to keep our neighbors from being shipped out of state and held indefinitely.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
January 15, 2026 at 11:48 PM
At one point today, there were 283 Minnesota attorneys doing a training on how to file emergency habeas petitions to keep our neighbors from being shipped out of state and held indefinitely.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
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We are in fact DESPERATE for winter coats, waterproof gloves, and good boots. We get so many wonderful donations but it is so cold and the numbers of unhoused unsheltered people are going up at the absolute worst time for it, and we run out of coats weekly.
The frigid Twin Cities temperatures will hurt the homeless; so do not gloat about the impact on ICE without also stepping up here:
If you're still able to help Minnesota, @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social is always accepting donations. $10 buys a pack of handwarmers. If you were given Amazon gift cards this year for Christmas, you can shop their Amazon wishlist: linktr.ee/sanctuarysup...
January 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
We are in fact DESPERATE for winter coats, waterproof gloves, and good boots. We get so many wonderful donations but it is so cold and the numbers of unhoused unsheltered people are going up at the absolute worst time for it, and we run out of coats weekly.
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DHS is only funded until January 31. Tell your elected representatives that under no circumstances can they cut a blank check for Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino and their crew of brownshirts to murder us in the streets.
act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Tell Congress to rein in ICE NOW
On Wednesday, January 7, Renee Good, an American citizen, was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This was a direct result of unchecked violence, impunity, a...
act.indivisible.org
January 13, 2026 at 11:39 PM
DHS is only funded until January 31. Tell your elected representatives that under no circumstances can they cut a blank check for Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino and their crew of brownshirts to murder us in the streets.
act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
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🚨WHOA. The El Paso Medical Examiner says it will rule the death of a 55-year-old Cuban man at ICE's "Camp East Montana" tent camp as a homicide.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
January 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
🚨WHOA. The El Paso Medical Examiner says it will rule the death of a 55-year-old Cuban man at ICE's "Camp East Montana" tent camp as a homicide.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
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Reagan-appointed Judge Young today: "It's fairly clear that this president believes, as an authoritarian, that when he speaks, everyone, everyone in Article II is going to toe the line absolutely." www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...
US judge to restrict Trump efforts to deport pro-Palestinian campus activists
A federal judge said on Thursday he would issue an order designed to prevent President Donald Trump's administration from exacting "retribution" against academics who challenged its arresting, detaini...
www.reuters.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Reagan-appointed Judge Young today: "It's fairly clear that this president believes, as an authoritarian, that when he speaks, everyone, everyone in Article II is going to toe the line absolutely." www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...
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Another thing you should know about the Twin Cities, if you're not here, is that while the mayor and governor tell us to stay calm on TV, our council members and other local electeds are on the street patrolling and protecting neighbors, doing mutual aid, and otherwise serving the community.
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Another thing you should know about the Twin Cities, if you're not here, is that while the mayor and governor tell us to stay calm on TV, our council members and other local electeds are on the street patrolling and protecting neighbors, doing mutual aid, and otherwise serving the community.
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A federal court today dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking to compel California to turn over the sensitive personal information of 23 million registered voters.
Elias Law Group has moved to intervene on behalf of voters and pro-voting organizations in all of the DOJ's voter data lawsuits.
Elias Law Group has moved to intervene on behalf of voters and pro-voting organizations in all of the DOJ's voter data lawsuits.
Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Sensitive Data of 23 Million California Voters
elias.law
January 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A federal court today dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking to compel California to turn over the sensitive personal information of 23 million registered voters.
Elias Law Group has moved to intervene on behalf of voters and pro-voting organizations in all of the DOJ's voter data lawsuits.
Elias Law Group has moved to intervene on behalf of voters and pro-voting organizations in all of the DOJ's voter data lawsuits.
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Last week, we announced a plan to make child care universal. Today, applications are open for pre-K & 3-K. If your child is turning 3 or 4, apply now for the fall at: myschools.nyc
January 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Last week, we announced a plan to make child care universal. Today, applications are open for pre-K & 3-K. If your child is turning 3 or 4, apply now for the fall at: myschools.nyc
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BREAKING: DOJ is suing Minnesota over its state hiring policies, asserting that its affirmative action programs violate Title VII.
Notably, the AG is seeking a three-judge district court panel (which would include one Eighth Circuit judge) for the case.
Notably, the AG is seeking a three-judge district court panel (which would include one Eighth Circuit judge) for the case.
![The United States Attorney General has certified that this case is of general public importance. See Ex. A. The United States is therefore entitled to expedited review by a
three-judge district court. See United States v. Northside Realty Assocs., Inc., 474 F.2d 1164, 1168 (Sth Cir. 1973) ("The question of what constitutes an issue of general public importance is, absent specific statutory standards, a question most appropriately answered by the executive branch."); United States v. City of Philadelphia, 838 F. Supp. 223, 227 (E.D. Pa. 1993) ("[The Attorney General's belief [that a case raises an issue of general public importance] is not subject to judicial review.").](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreicl5jovifitwa6o23yvbp4n7irh7hmrd6clupawfs37wgc6e5p6ge@jpeg)
January 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
BREAKING: DOJ is suing Minnesota over its state hiring policies, asserting that its affirmative action programs violate Title VII.
Notably, the AG is seeking a three-judge district court panel (which would include one Eighth Circuit judge) for the case.
Notably, the AG is seeking a three-judge district court panel (which would include one Eighth Circuit judge) for the case.
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Laura Jedeed on applying for a job with ICE: "I expected them to Google me, and they didn't ... they sent me a final job offer ... what's disturbing is we don't know who is wearing these masks with guns in our city. We don't know if they have domestic violence convictions."
January 14, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Laura Jedeed on applying for a job with ICE: "I expected them to Google me, and they didn't ... they sent me a final job offer ... what's disturbing is we don't know who is wearing these masks with guns in our city. We don't know if they have domestic violence convictions."
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First results in the Virginia #HD23 (Harris+35) special election just dropped:
Margaret Franklin (D)- 80.1%
Verndell Robinson (R)- 19.9%
These are mail-in votes + a smattering of election day precinct results from across the district
Margaret Franklin (D)- 80.1%
Verndell Robinson (R)- 19.9%
These are mail-in votes + a smattering of election day precinct results from across the district
January 14, 2026 at 12:12 AM
First results in the Virginia #HD23 (Harris+35) special election just dropped:
Margaret Franklin (D)- 80.1%
Verndell Robinson (R)- 19.9%
These are mail-in votes + a smattering of election day precinct results from across the district
Margaret Franklin (D)- 80.1%
Verndell Robinson (R)- 19.9%
These are mail-in votes + a smattering of election day precinct results from across the district
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Thrift Store. Clinic. Roller Rink. Center Becomes ‘Radical’ Lifeline Amid Homelessness, Drug Crises. (in New Orleans)
The space is part free thrift store, part over-the-counter pharmacy, part punk show venue — and wholly “a radical community center,” said Dan Bingler, who runs the place.
The space is part free thrift store, part over-the-counter pharmacy, part punk show venue — and wholly “a radical community center,” said Dan Bingler, who runs the place.
Thrift Store. Clinic. Roller Rink. Center Becomes ‘Radical’ Lifeline Amid Homelessness, Drug Crises. - KFF Health News
Located in the Lower 9th Ward, this abandoned building has become a community sanctuary and resource.
kffhealthnews.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Thrift Store. Clinic. Roller Rink. Center Becomes ‘Radical’ Lifeline Amid Homelessness, Drug Crises. (in New Orleans)
The space is part free thrift store, part over-the-counter pharmacy, part punk show venue — and wholly “a radical community center,” said Dan Bingler, who runs the place.
The space is part free thrift store, part over-the-counter pharmacy, part punk show venue — and wholly “a radical community center,” said Dan Bingler, who runs the place.
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A recount confirms that Republicans held the state House seat in last week's special election... by 21 votes.
abcnews4.com/news/local/r...
(This is a district Trump carried by 7.5% that Democrats hoped to flip.)
abcnews4.com/news/local/r...
(This is a district Trump carried by 7.5% that Democrats hoped to flip.)
January 12, 2026 at 11:16 PM
A recount confirms that Republicans held the state House seat in last week's special election... by 21 votes.
abcnews4.com/news/local/r...
(This is a district Trump carried by 7.5% that Democrats hoped to flip.)
abcnews4.com/news/local/r...
(This is a district Trump carried by 7.5% that Democrats hoped to flip.)
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JUST IN: Judge Mehta rules that Trump/Russ Vought's termination of environmental grants during the shutdown — targeted solely at states that voted for Kamala Harris — violated the 5th Amendment's Equal Protection clause and orders them restored.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
JUST IN: Judge Mehta rules that Trump/Russ Vought's termination of environmental grants during the shutdown — targeted solely at states that voted for Kamala Harris — violated the 5th Amendment's Equal Protection clause and orders them restored.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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BREAKING: Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul sue Noem and others over DHS immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, seeking TRO to block the surge and stop unlawful actions detailed in the complaint.
January 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
BREAKING: Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul sue Noem and others over DHS immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, seeking TRO to block the surge and stop unlawful actions detailed in the complaint.
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Abolishing the Dept of Ed was a multi-decade project of the Right and it took a fascist regime to finally start to do it.
Dem elites and politicians have no such investment in dismantling ICE and we can see that in real time. There's also no movement of its voters threatening them on the matter.
Dem elites and politicians have no such investment in dismantling ICE and we can see that in real time. There's also no movement of its voters threatening them on the matter.
they abolished the department of education, we do not need a trojan horse to abolish ice we can just do it
January 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Abolishing the Dept of Ed was a multi-decade project of the Right and it took a fascist regime to finally start to do it.
Dem elites and politicians have no such investment in dismantling ICE and we can see that in real time. There's also no movement of its voters threatening them on the matter.
Dem elites and politicians have no such investment in dismantling ICE and we can see that in real time. There's also no movement of its voters threatening them on the matter.
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This looks like an indictment. It is. But I see it as a reason for optimism.
We don’t need to be exceptional to transform Americans' lives. We need to become average. The solutions exist. We see them working. We have to choose them. And that means fixing our democracy so that it delivers.
We don’t need to be exceptional to transform Americans' lives. We need to become average. The solutions exist. We see them working. We have to choose them. And that means fixing our democracy so that it delivers.
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
This looks like an indictment. It is. But I see it as a reason for optimism.
We don’t need to be exceptional to transform Americans' lives. We need to become average. The solutions exist. We see them working. We have to choose them. And that means fixing our democracy so that it delivers.
We don’t need to be exceptional to transform Americans' lives. We need to become average. The solutions exist. We see them working. We have to choose them. And that means fixing our democracy so that it delivers.