Elien Joy Migallen
@migallenej.bsky.social
Adventurer. INFJ-A. Kuwait--> Philippines --> New York City --> Phoenix
Cultivating my garden.
Cultivating my garden.
Pinned
Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."
Dark times...
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“I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting, and frankly appalling.”
🇬🇧 Prime Minister @keirstarmer demands an apology for Trump minimizing the sacrifices of troops who fought and died alongside us in Afghanistan.
🇬🇧 Prime Minister @keirstarmer demands an apology for Trump minimizing the sacrifices of troops who fought and died alongside us in Afghanistan.
January 23, 2026 at 7:19 PM
“I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting, and frankly appalling.”
🇬🇧 Prime Minister @keirstarmer demands an apology for Trump minimizing the sacrifices of troops who fought and died alongside us in Afghanistan.
🇬🇧 Prime Minister @keirstarmer demands an apology for Trump minimizing the sacrifices of troops who fought and died alongside us in Afghanistan.
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Them, but also more directly: 285 people out of 535 could end all this (218 + 67). That fact should not be treated as an "oh they'll never do it" shrug, as if they don't have agency. They should be hammered constantly as traitors and cowards every day they don't.
Seeing a bunch of normal ass midwestern moms and dads marching in -20 degrees knowing they might be tear gassed or worse really drives home what a cowardly lot of people the pundit class is
January 23, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Them, but also more directly: 285 people out of 535 could end all this (218 + 67). That fact should not be treated as an "oh they'll never do it" shrug, as if they don't have agency. They should be hammered constantly as traitors and cowards every day they don't.
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Gotta remind yourself not to cry when you see the kid's signs.
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
January 23, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Gotta remind yourself not to cry when you see the kid's signs.
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
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A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child.
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital
The Venezuelan parents and their 7-year-old daughter entered the U.S. legally.
www.oregonlive.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:06 AM
they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child.
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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ICE must be abolished. Unqualified masked agents are terrorizing cities around the country.
I joined @thenyic.bsky.social and thousands of New Yorkers today in solidarity with our neighbors in Minneapolis.
We must make our voices heard to get ICE out of our communities.
I joined @thenyic.bsky.social and thousands of New Yorkers today in solidarity with our neighbors in Minneapolis.
We must make our voices heard to get ICE out of our communities.
January 23, 2026 at 10:55 PM
ICE must be abolished. Unqualified masked agents are terrorizing cities around the country.
I joined @thenyic.bsky.social and thousands of New Yorkers today in solidarity with our neighbors in Minneapolis.
We must make our voices heard to get ICE out of our communities.
I joined @thenyic.bsky.social and thousands of New Yorkers today in solidarity with our neighbors in Minneapolis.
We must make our voices heard to get ICE out of our communities.
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From a friend in Minneapolis, just now:
January 23, 2026 at 9:35 PM
From a friend in Minneapolis, just now:
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NEW: A federal court ruling in Minnesota, which notes ICE agents broke the Fourth Amendment by entering a family's home sans warrant, lands as ICE faces scrutiny over a secret memo claiming their agents can enter homes w/ administrative paperwork alone.
US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo
The ruling in federal court in Minnesota lands as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces scrutiny over an internal memo claiming judge-signed warrants aren’t needed to enter homes without consent.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:28 PM
NEW: A federal court ruling in Minnesota, which notes ICE agents broke the Fourth Amendment by entering a family's home sans warrant, lands as ICE faces scrutiny over a secret memo claiming their agents can enter homes w/ administrative paperwork alone.
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Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told reporters during a press conference Thursday he doesn’t know what’s in the agreement.
Trump’s Greenland ‘Deal’ Prompts Chaos And Confusion
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told reporters during a press conference Thursday he doesn’t know what’s in the agreement.
www.forbes.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told reporters during a press conference Thursday he doesn’t know what’s in the agreement.
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ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
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TIL they’re calling DHS’s operation in Maine “Catch of the Day.” This dehumanizing language tells you all you need to know. It’s a big joke to them.
DHS launches 'Operation Catch of the Day' enforcement action in Maine
The Department of Homeland Security has launched an operation targeting criminal illegal migrants in the state of Maine, according to a DHS spokesperson.
abcnews.go.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:23 PM
TIL they’re calling DHS’s operation in Maine “Catch of the Day.” This dehumanizing language tells you all you need to know. It’s a big joke to them.
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When an ICE agent confronts you is "when your due process ends," says the member of Congress from the largest border district.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
When an ICE agent confronts you is "when your due process ends," says the member of Congress from the largest border district.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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Remember when I told you our military will NOT defend the Constitution, and that it will gladly carry out unlawful orders, including shooting American civilians?
Yeah…I stand by that. The good leaders have been pushed out.
Yeah…I stand by that. The good leaders have been pushed out.
January 22, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Remember when I told you our military will NOT defend the Constitution, and that it will gladly carry out unlawful orders, including shooting American civilians?
Yeah…I stand by that. The good leaders have been pushed out.
Yeah…I stand by that. The good leaders have been pushed out.
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Colbert on Trump's Gaza Board of Peace: "Paying a billion dollars to obey Trump seems a little steep. After all, CBS got to do it for just $16 million."
He said this CBS 🦸🏻♂️
He said this CBS 🦸🏻♂️
January 23, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Colbert on Trump's Gaza Board of Peace: "Paying a billion dollars to obey Trump seems a little steep. After all, CBS got to do it for just $16 million."
He said this CBS 🦸🏻♂️
He said this CBS 🦸🏻♂️
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I will just keep repeating. I have never never never seen anything like this. 30 years of reporting.
Have a larger story on this coming, but I’ve been embedded with this group, and this story from yesterday is part of what they’ve been doing in the city: religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
January 23, 2026 at 2:28 PM
I will just keep repeating. I have never never never seen anything like this. 30 years of reporting.
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The destruction of Gaza has always been a real estate deal to enrich themselves and their friends.
Despite talk of a “cease fire”, the killing continues to this day.
www.express.co.uk/news/world/2...
Despite talk of a “cease fire”, the killing continues to this day.
www.express.co.uk/news/world/2...
January 22, 2026 at 1:56 PM
The destruction of Gaza has always been a real estate deal to enrich themselves and their friends.
Despite talk of a “cease fire”, the killing continues to this day.
www.express.co.uk/news/world/2...
Despite talk of a “cease fire”, the killing continues to this day.
www.express.co.uk/news/world/2...
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The vote against the measure marked the third time it has been shot down in the House.
House Rejects Venezuela War Powers Measure To Bar Trump From Further Military Action
The vote against the measure marked the third time it has been shot down in the House.
www.forbes.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:20 PM
The vote against the measure marked the third time it has been shot down in the House.
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“What is the $1 Billion for?”
Trump evades the question about where the billions the Gaza “Board of Peace” countries are putting in is going 🤷🏼
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
Trump evades the question about where the billions the Gaza “Board of Peace” countries are putting in is going 🤷🏼
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
January 22, 2026 at 11:58 PM
“What is the $1 Billion for?”
Trump evades the question about where the billions the Gaza “Board of Peace” countries are putting in is going 🤷🏼
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
Trump evades the question about where the billions the Gaza “Board of Peace” countries are putting in is going 🤷🏼
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
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love this for her
the great thing is this kind of person lacks humility and introspection, so there's very little chance she will course correct
the great thing is this kind of person lacks humility and introspection, so there's very little chance she will course correct
Embattled Bari Weiss puts her 'Honestly' podcast on 'pause' as CBS News ratings spiral
Early Thursday morning CBS News head Bari Weiss announced that she will be putting her “Honestly” podcast on “pause” for the foreseeable future.Weiss, who has been off to a rough start since being hir...
www.rawstory.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:49 PM
love this for her
the great thing is this kind of person lacks humility and introspection, so there's very little chance she will course correct
the great thing is this kind of person lacks humility and introspection, so there's very little chance she will course correct
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Those cuts to science, culture, medicine? They aren't just about research, they are about power.
Episode Three of Autocracy in America:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Episode Three of Autocracy in America:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Defund Science, Distort Culture, Mock Education
It’s not just about cuts to research. It’s about power.
www.theatlantic.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Those cuts to science, culture, medicine? They aren't just about research, they are about power.
Episode Three of Autocracy in America:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Episode Three of Autocracy in America:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...