Zaffrez
@zaffrez.bsky.social
Left Twitter when Musk first took over and was fine being social media-free. But now I'm gonna need some company and news to get through the next 4 years.
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Everything they learned in Minnesota they’re applying in Maine from day one. They started off doing fast-moving snatch and grabs on the street, recording and using facial id on observers, and threatening observers directly. They’ll do it all where you live too.
Why is the msm outside of Maine not covering this? It seems like a huge and very troubling story to me. ICE coming to observers houses or calling them on the phone warning them to back off??!! www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.
www.pressherald.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Everything they learned in Minnesota they’re applying in Maine from day one. They started off doing fast-moving snatch and grabs on the street, recording and using facial id on observers, and threatening observers directly. They’ll do it all where you live too.
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🚨BREAKING: Hours after holding a hearing about DOJ letter threatening Minnesota, Federal judge in Oregon DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to access state voter rolls.
Another win for our clients and voters. Another loss for Trump and Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/oregon...
Another win for our clients and voters. Another loss for Trump and Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/oregon...
🚨 United States of America v. Oregon
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:44 AM
🚨BREAKING: Hours after holding a hearing about DOJ letter threatening Minnesota, Federal judge in Oregon DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to access state voter rolls.
Another win for our clients and voters. Another loss for Trump and Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/oregon...
Another win for our clients and voters. Another loss for Trump and Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/oregon...
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I say again, this does not even approach a scintilla of the accountability that is required. These are PR moves.
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM
I say again, this does not even approach a scintilla of the accountability that is required. These are PR moves.
Missed tonight's Eyes on ICE training? Here's a recording.
It’s really wonderful to see 147,000 people sign up for tonight’s Eyes on ICE training. You can follow along here. 👇
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record
YouTube video by No Kings
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Missed tonight's Eyes on ICE training? Here's a recording.
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FWIW, I think it’s important to distinguish two claims: (1) All we need to do is to give ICE/CBP officers better training (clearly false), and (2) It’s worth noting that many of them are badly trained, in part because that makes it much more likely that people will be harmed (true, imho.)
The officer who shot Alex worked for DHS for 8 years. The officer who shot Renee worked for DHS for over 10 years. Both are considered “highly trained.”
The problem isn’t "training." DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity. We must MELT ICE and dismantle DHS.
The problem isn’t "training." DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity. We must MELT ICE and dismantle DHS.
January 26, 2026 at 10:25 PM
FWIW, I think it’s important to distinguish two claims: (1) All we need to do is to give ICE/CBP officers better training (clearly false), and (2) It’s worth noting that many of them are badly trained, in part because that makes it much more likely that people will be harmed (true, imho.)
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CBP retreating in the face of suburban moms with iPhones and Costco supplies.
Democracy isn’t dead yet.
Democracy isn’t dead yet.
January 26, 2026 at 9:18 PM
CBP retreating in the face of suburban moms with iPhones and Costco supplies.
Democracy isn’t dead yet.
Democracy isn’t dead yet.
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Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, ICE has terrorized our communities and violated the rights of American citizens.
I’m co-sponsoring a bill to impeach her now.
I’m co-sponsoring a bill to impeach her now.
January 26, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, ICE has terrorized our communities and violated the rights of American citizens.
I’m co-sponsoring a bill to impeach her now.
I’m co-sponsoring a bill to impeach her now.
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HISTORIAN HERE: I don't think you can say this any better. If "originalists" want to claim that the 2A is about containing government....
Of course, that interpretation was always wrong, but let's say it was right. See below for what that means. 👇
Of course, that interpretation was always wrong, but let's say it was right. See below for what that means. 👇
January 26, 2026 at 3:58 AM
HISTORIAN HERE: I don't think you can say this any better. If "originalists" want to claim that the 2A is about containing government....
Of course, that interpretation was always wrong, but let's say it was right. See below for what that means. 👇
Of course, that interpretation was always wrong, but let's say it was right. See below for what that means. 👇
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🚨 SCOOP: Rep. Ro Khanna is headed to Minneapolis to thank protesters for their courage and to rally support for his new 10-point House agenda to unify Democrats: no new ICE funding, prosecute criminal agents, and dismantle ICE as Trump’s private military force.
January 26, 2026 at 5:51 PM
🚨 SCOOP: Rep. Ro Khanna is headed to Minneapolis to thank protesters for their courage and to rally support for his new 10-point House agenda to unify Democrats: no new ICE funding, prosecute criminal agents, and dismantle ICE as Trump’s private military force.
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Following the Kent State massacre in May 1970, a Gallup poll showed that 58% of Americans thought the shootings were justified. The night *before* the killings, Ohio's GOP governor described the student protesters this way: "They're the worst type of people that we harbor in America."
January 26, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Following the Kent State massacre in May 1970, a Gallup poll showed that 58% of Americans thought the shootings were justified. The night *before* the killings, Ohio's GOP governor described the student protesters this way: "They're the worst type of people that we harbor in America."
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This morning, I signed on to Articles of Impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Secretary Noem & DHS employees have systemically violated the rights and privacy of Americans, terrorized our cities, and obstructed Congress.
Secretary Noem & DHS employees have systemically violated the rights and privacy of Americans, terrorized our cities, and obstructed Congress.
January 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
This morning, I signed on to Articles of Impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Secretary Noem & DHS employees have systemically violated the rights and privacy of Americans, terrorized our cities, and obstructed Congress.
Secretary Noem & DHS employees have systemically violated the rights and privacy of Americans, terrorized our cities, and obstructed Congress.
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There is not a lot Canadians can do about ICE, but we can ask Parliament to investigate Canadian companies doing business with them, like Hootsuite. Call or email your MP - or contact the INDU House committee MPs. Will post link below. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Hootsuite CEO says ICE contract will stand as long as agency honours terms and conditions
‘We did nothing wrong here,’ head of Vancouver social media company said in internal call with employees
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:49 PM
There is not a lot Canadians can do about ICE, but we can ask Parliament to investigate Canadian companies doing business with them, like Hootsuite. Call or email your MP - or contact the INDU House committee MPs. Will post link below. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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One more time.
Don’t share the lies from the Trump Regime.
Control the narrative with the truth.
Sharing the lies is not productive.
It confuses people who are not aware of the truth!
Got it?
Don’t share the lies from the Trump Regime.
Control the narrative with the truth.
Sharing the lies is not productive.
It confuses people who are not aware of the truth!
Got it?
January 26, 2026 at 3:18 PM
One more time.
Don’t share the lies from the Trump Regime.
Control the narrative with the truth.
Sharing the lies is not productive.
It confuses people who are not aware of the truth!
Got it?
Don’t share the lies from the Trump Regime.
Control the narrative with the truth.
Sharing the lies is not productive.
It confuses people who are not aware of the truth!
Got it?
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JUDGE: So your point is that it doesn't matter how clear the statement of the quid pro quo (Bondi's letter) is that it can never implicate anti-commandeering as long as it's law enforcement?
(It seems that this Bondi letter is a big issue)
(It seems that this Bondi letter is a big issue)
January 26, 2026 at 5:08 PM
JUDGE: So your point is that it doesn't matter how clear the statement of the quid pro quo (Bondi's letter) is that it can never implicate anti-commandeering as long as it's law enforcement?
(It seems that this Bondi letter is a big issue)
(It seems that this Bondi letter is a big issue)
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Explain to me exactly which policies are being violated that the surge is supposed to fix.
GOVT: Civil detainers.
JUDGE: Okay what else
GOVT: Failure to share information that allows us to find people
JUDGE: What info?
GOVT: Like Driver's Licenses
JUDGE: But what justifies 4,000 officers? 1/
GOVT: Civil detainers.
JUDGE: Okay what else
GOVT: Failure to share information that allows us to find people
JUDGE: What info?
GOVT: Like Driver's Licenses
JUDGE: But what justifies 4,000 officers? 1/
January 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Explain to me exactly which policies are being violated that the surge is supposed to fix.
GOVT: Civil detainers.
JUDGE: Okay what else
GOVT: Failure to share information that allows us to find people
JUDGE: What info?
GOVT: Like Driver's Licenses
JUDGE: But what justifies 4,000 officers? 1/
GOVT: Civil detainers.
JUDGE: Okay what else
GOVT: Failure to share information that allows us to find people
JUDGE: What info?
GOVT: Like Driver's Licenses
JUDGE: But what justifies 4,000 officers? 1/
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A hearing is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. CT (10 a.m. ET) on the state of Minnesota's request to halt the ICE surge in the Twin Cities.
I'm covering the proceedings remotely.
From the state's memo:
buff.ly/ub2bHso
I'm covering the proceedings remotely.
From the state's memo:
buff.ly/ub2bHso
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A hearing is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. CT (10 a.m. ET) on the state of Minnesota's request to halt the ICE surge in the Twin Cities.
I'm covering the proceedings remotely.
From the state's memo:
buff.ly/ub2bHso
I'm covering the proceedings remotely.
From the state's memo:
buff.ly/ub2bHso
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Two weeks ago this guy announced he was providing legal help to the agent who shot Renee Good. That's how quickly the winds are shifting.
pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
January 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Two weeks ago this guy announced he was providing legal help to the agent who shot Renee Good. That's how quickly the winds are shifting.
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ICE wants to use violence to stop us from exercising our constitutional rights.
Over the weekend, they murdered a man. Tonight, 87,000 new people (so far) will get trained to continue his work.
Join the No Kings coalition for a mass ICE Watch training:
Over the weekend, they murdered a man. Tonight, 87,000 new people (so far) will get trained to continue his work.
Join the No Kings coalition for a mass ICE Watch training:
TONIGHT: Join the mass call on documenting and recording law enforcement encounters. We’ll discuss how you can keep taking action as federal agents terrorize our communities. Using our constitutional right to document and record ICE & CBP is more important than ever: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
January 26, 2026 at 2:04 PM
ICE wants to use violence to stop us from exercising our constitutional rights.
Over the weekend, they murdered a man. Tonight, 87,000 new people (so far) will get trained to continue his work.
Join the No Kings coalition for a mass ICE Watch training:
Over the weekend, they murdered a man. Tonight, 87,000 new people (so far) will get trained to continue his work.
Join the No Kings coalition for a mass ICE Watch training:
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I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: It's time to abolish ICE. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/it...
It's time to abolish ICE
Federal immigration agents have shot and killed another person in Minneapolis, the third such incident in just weeks amid aggressive federal enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agen...
actionnetwork.org
January 25, 2026 at 7:42 PM
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: It's time to abolish ICE. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/it...
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Just a public service message: The Trump Truth Social going around saying "ONLY CRIMINALS CARRY GUNS" isn't real. Please don't spread that shit; it's not helping things.
January 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Just a public service message: The Trump Truth Social going around saying "ONLY CRIMINALS CARRY GUNS" isn't real. Please don't spread that shit; it's not helping things.
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For those of you wondering how to help those in Minneapolis St Paul, an excellent list of resources is here, including both food support and legal assistance groups.
mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...
mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...
Ways to Support Minnesota’s Immigrant Communities as ICE Activity Escalates
Food drives, fundraisers, trainings, restaurant specials, and other resources to support immigrant communities during ICE's massive Operation Metro Surge.
mspmag.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:25 AM
For those of you wondering how to help those in Minneapolis St Paul, an excellent list of resources is here, including both food support and legal assistance groups.
mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...
mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...
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"ICE will leave Minnesota if you hand over your voter rolls" tells you everything you need to know.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
January 25, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"ICE will leave Minnesota if you hand over your voter rolls" tells you everything you need to know.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
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Voting NO on the DHS funding bill is the bare minimum.
Backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment is the bare minimum.
Holding law-breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimum.
ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it.
Backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment is the bare minimum.
Holding law-breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimum.
ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it.
January 25, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Voting NO on the DHS funding bill is the bare minimum.
Backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment is the bare minimum.
Holding law-breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimum.
ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it.
Backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment is the bare minimum.
Holding law-breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimum.
ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it.
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Oh, he's being a baaaaaad bunny, I see. Make them MAGA heads explode!
January 25, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Oh, he's being a baaaaaad bunny, I see. Make them MAGA heads explode!