Andrew Brobston
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Senior Software Engineer at Filevine. Ex Dandy, Heap, Hobsons, SJV Data, Stack Overflow. Former DFL candidate for MN Senate. Classical music, technology, politics, and law. He/him.
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If you missed it, be sure to check out my in-depth discussion with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty — who talks about Trump, Operation Metro Surge, Walz, local police, local prosecutors starting FAFO (Fight Against Federal Overreach) to push back, and more.
Talking with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty about Trump, Operation Metro Surge — and FAFO
Watch now (47 mins) | "[T]he people of Minneapolis are looking around, and this is what they’re saying to their electeds too, is, ‘Who is here protecting us?’”
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January 29, 2026 at 3:11 PM
If you missed it, be sure to check out my in-depth discussion with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty — who talks about Trump, Operation Metro Surge, Walz, local police, local prosecutors starting FAFO (Fight Against Federal Overreach) to push back, and more.
All of this. This is the minimum.
Tighten rules on warrants? Body cameras? HOW ABOUT A SIGNED JUDICIAL WARRANT FOR EVERYTHING! HOW ABOUT THEY LEAVE MINNESOTA AND NEVER CARRY OUT ANYTHING AKIN TO MINNESOTA IN ANY OTHER STATE. I DON'T WANT BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE OF THE ATROCITIES I WANT THEM TO STOP. I AM SO FUCKING FURIOUS!!!!
January 28, 2026 at 9:57 PM
All of this. This is the minimum.
And now some homework for the feds from Judge Menendez: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Briefing Order – #118 in State of Minnesota v. Noem (D. Minnesota, 0:26-cv-00190) – CourtListener.com
ORDER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING re: 5 motion for preliminary injunctive relief. Defendants' supplemental memorandum due by 1/28/2026 at 6:00 p.m. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Katherine M. Me...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:31 PM
And now some homework for the feds from Judge Menendez: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Not unexpected, but not great.
New filing: "Tincher v. Noem (First Amendment Rights of Protestors)"
Doc #113: USCA Opinion
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January 26, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Not unexpected, but not great.
Ayfkm
Assistant US Attorney Freidrich Seeker says "it seems like they're using this lawsuit to litigate some sort of outside political dispute." Judge asks what dispute is. Seeker says if state didn't have sanctuary policies that the state would be involved in the investigation. (12)
January 26, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Ayfkm
So why is Texas on the amicus brief in the 8th Cir. taking the position "staying the injunction in Tincher v. Noem is fine actually?" www.courtlistener.com/docket/72160...
January 26, 2026 at 8:31 PM
So why is Texas on the amicus brief in the 8th Cir. taking the position "staying the injunction in Tincher v. Noem is fine actually?" www.courtlistener.com/docket/72160...
And that's why we have all the Epstein files oh wait
January 26, 2026 at 8:27 PM
And that's why we have all the Epstein files oh wait
While folks are opining on this morning's hearing in MN v. Noem, let's not forget the hearing this afternoon in BCA v. Noem, featuring this paragraph from the reply in opposition that I'm sure everyone is going to believe. www.courtlistener.com/docket/72185...
January 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM
While folks are opining on this morning's hearing in MN v. Noem, let's not forget the hearing this afternoon in BCA v. Noem, featuring this paragraph from the reply in opposition that I'm sure everyone is going to believe. www.courtlistener.com/docket/72185...
What's happening is wrong, and (one would expect) unlawful, regardless of the motivation. Crafting a "good enough" excuse shouldn't be a way out. I hope there is a reply from the state on this, because if the rationale stems from motivation, I suspect MN loses on appeal.
Q: Do you think it's true that the motivation matters?
Mayers effectively answers that it doesn't.
Mayers effectively answers that it doesn't.
January 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM
What's happening is wrong, and (one would expect) unlawful, regardless of the motivation. Crafting a "good enough" excuse shouldn't be a way out. I hope there is a reply from the state on this, because if the rationale stems from motivation, I suspect MN loses on appeal.
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In Minnesota, scores of ordinary people are bravely looking out for their neighbors, defending their communities, and protesting lawless violence.
They are the best of America.
Here's how to stand with them. www.standwithminnesota.com
They are the best of America.
Here's how to stand with them. www.standwithminnesota.com
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January 26, 2026 at 4:23 PM
In Minnesota, scores of ordinary people are bravely looking out for their neighbors, defending their communities, and protesting lawless violence.
They are the best of America.
Here's how to stand with them. www.standwithminnesota.com
They are the best of America.
Here's how to stand with them. www.standwithminnesota.com
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Carter:
"If this is not stopped right here, right now, I don't think that anybody seriously looking at this problem can have much faith in how our Republic is going to go in the future."
"If this is not stopped right here, right now, I don't think that anybody seriously looking at this problem can have much faith in how our Republic is going to go in the future."
January 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Carter:
"If this is not stopped right here, right now, I don't think that anybody seriously looking at this problem can have much faith in how our Republic is going to go in the future."
"If this is not stopped right here, right now, I don't think that anybody seriously looking at this problem can have much faith in how our Republic is going to go in the future."
Can a state file lawsuits fast enough to keep up with a Gish Gallup of illegality?
Menendez note that the conduct here is the subject of other litigation:
"Isn't the answer to the flood of illegality to fight each illegal act?"
"Isn't the answer to the flood of illegality to fight each illegal act?"
January 26, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Can a state file lawsuits fast enough to keep up with a Gish Gallup of illegality?
Without knowing what song this was going to be, I knew what song this was going to be.
Singing
January 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Without knowing what song this was going to be, I knew what song this was going to be.
Response in MN v. Noem is filed: www.courtlistener.com/docket/72132...
#60 in State of Minnesota v. Noem (D. Minnesota, 0:26-cv-00190) – CourtListener.com
Reply to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Reply in Further Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order) filed by City of Minneapolis, City of St. Paul, State of Mi...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Response in MN v. Noem is filed: www.courtlistener.com/docket/72132...
Cool, they can all leave immediately then
Vance: "We have so many people here that we do not want to have here. I do not want so many ICE officers in Mpls. I mean, good lord, it's really really frickin' cold outside. But they're here not even to enforce immigration laws but to protect people from rioters. That's an absurd state of affairs"
January 22, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Cool, they can all leave immediately then
@klobuchar.senate.gov This is the bare minimum.
A Minnesota high school student was nabbed by ICE agents as she was trying to pick up food for her family after work. She was violently dragged from her car and lost her shoes. So, barefoot in the middle of winter, she was put into the back of an unmarked car in a small town (Willmar).
January 21, 2026 at 10:50 PM
@klobuchar.senate.gov This is the bare minimum.
@governorwalz.mn.gov Please help your state.
(Content warning: ICE violence)
At around 1:40 this afternoon, I witnessed federal agents with ICE and CBP arresting a US citizen after hitting her car from behind, and then kneeling on the head of a legal observer in the snow, preventing breathing and bloodying their face.
At around 1:40 this afternoon, I witnessed federal agents with ICE and CBP arresting a US citizen after hitting her car from behind, and then kneeling on the head of a legal observer in the snow, preventing breathing and bloodying their face.
January 21, 2026 at 8:57 PM
@governorwalz.mn.gov Please help your state.
I'm sure she gave @annabower.bsky.social advance notice on Signal and offered to put in a good word with the judges filling the vacancy.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia US attorney Lindsey Halligan, who sought indictments against Trump adversaries, is leaving her position.
January 21, 2026 at 1:49 AM
I'm sure she gave @annabower.bsky.social advance notice on Signal and offered to put in a good word with the judges filling the vacancy.
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"Zayas Cabán, who is also executive director for Our Streets, hopes that when people hear these stories, they remember they aren’t alone, no matter where they come from."
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An ode to Puerto Rico springs to life in Minnesota
A concert series in Minneapolis and St. Paul will combine oral history and live instrumentation to explore how Puerto Ricans are keeping the spirit of the island alive.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:42 PM
"Zayas Cabán, who is also executive director for Our Streets, hopes that when people hear these stories, they remember they aren’t alone, no matter where they come from."
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There's another issue here, Governor. We're not a figurative island. Other cities and states have been subjected to the same horrors, and if no one stops it, more will be. Can we stand with our fellow Americans outside the state, and them with us? Isn't the attack on MN an attack on all of America?
State investigators have been on the scene in North Minneapolis.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
There's another issue here, Governor. We're not a figurative island. Other cities and states have been subjected to the same horrors, and if no one stops it, more will be. Can we stand with our fellow Americans outside the state, and them with us? Isn't the attack on MN an attack on all of America?
As I was saying...
Blanche already called this an insurrection despite the facts. We're headed for Insurrection Act territory even if all Minnesotans just lock themselves in choir rehearsal for the next week. bsky.app/profile/publ...
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche calls what is happening in Minneapolis an “insurrection” and threatens to go after Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey over their “terrorism.”
January 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM
As I was saying...
Here's the problem, Governor. You've tried to say not to provide an "excuse," but we know those are easily contrived. A visible DOJ official already said this is an insurrection, irrespective of facts. bsky.app/profile/publ... /1
State investigators have been on the scene in North Minneapolis.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
January 15, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Here's the problem, Governor. You've tried to say not to provide an "excuse," but we know those are easily contrived. A visible DOJ official already said this is an insurrection, irrespective of facts. bsky.app/profile/publ... /1
@governorwalz.mn.gov We need more help than that, and we need it now.
January 15, 2026 at 1:08 AM
@governorwalz.mn.gov We need more help than that, and we need it now.
I see there's a scheduling hearing by phone at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, presumably regarding the TRO motion in Minnesota v. Noem. Any guesses who will appear for DOJ given lots of them quit? "20"
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72132...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72132...
State of Minnesota v. Noem, 0:26-cv-00190 - CourtListener.com
Docket for State of Minnesota v. Noem, 0:26-cv-00190 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:57 AM
I see there's a scheduling hearing by phone at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, presumably regarding the TRO motion in Minnesota v. Noem. Any guesses who will appear for DOJ given lots of them quit? "20"
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72132...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72132...
@hcrichardson.bsky.social I heard @governorwalz.mn.gov say in a briefing this morning: "It was Minnesota's First that held that line for the nation on that July 3rd, 1863, and I think now we may be in that moment." I'm no historian, but my jaw dropped. Thoughts? www.youtube.com/live/CTm3RqE...
Gov. Walz to provide a public safety briefing
YouTube video by Minnesota Department of Public Safety
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January 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
@hcrichardson.bsky.social I heard @governorwalz.mn.gov say in a briefing this morning: "It was Minnesota's First that held that line for the nation on that July 3rd, 1863, and I think now we may be in that moment." I'm no historian, but my jaw dropped. Thoughts? www.youtube.com/live/CTm3RqE...