Buffalo Legal Observers
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⚖️ Abolitionist, anti-racist, anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist (& not the ACLU)
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The Military Law Task Force advocates through the law for servicemembers and veterans.
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MLTF - Military Law Task Force - Military Law Task Force
The National Lawyers Guild Military Law Task Force includes attorneys, legal workers, law students and “Barracks lawyers” interested in draft, military and veterans issues. It is a standing project of the National Lawyers Guild.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The Military Law Task Force advocates through the law for servicemembers and veterans.
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🧊Reporting an ICE Raid
With all the uncertainty around ICE raids, we need to ensure that we do not spread further fear within our communities, by spreading false information. It is crucial to only share raids that have been vetted by a trusted source.
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With all the uncertainty around ICE raids, we need to ensure that we do not spread further fear within our communities, by spreading false information. It is crucial to only share raids that have been vetted by a trusted source.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🧊Reporting an ICE Raid
With all the uncertainty around ICE raids, we need to ensure that we do not spread further fear within our communities, by spreading false information. It is crucial to only share raids that have been vetted by a trusted source.
Save & share this resource!
With all the uncertainty around ICE raids, we need to ensure that we do not spread further fear within our communities, by spreading false information. It is crucial to only share raids that have been vetted by a trusted source.
Save & share this resource!
![Friday, December 19, 2025
This week we learned that
ICE kidnapped at least 24 of our neighbors, right here in WNY.
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The New York for All Act would establish baseline protections by prohibiting state + local law enforcement and agencies from collaborating with ICE, incl. ending harmful 287(g) agreements.
@governor.ny.gov prioritize #NY4All as the very first order of business when legislators return to Albany.
@governor.ny.gov prioritize #NY4All as the very first order of business when legislators return to Albany.
December 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The New York for All Act would establish baseline protections by prohibiting state + local law enforcement and agencies from collaborating with ICE, incl. ending harmful 287(g) agreements.
@governor.ny.gov prioritize #NY4All as the very first order of business when legislators return to Albany.
@governor.ny.gov prioritize #NY4All as the very first order of business when legislators return to Albany.
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Do you know who your local billionaires are?
We made this research guide to help you get started.
littlesis.org/reports/ever...
We made this research guide to help you get started.
littlesis.org/reports/ever...
![The front cover of the everybody vs. billionaires guide is pictured in the center of the graphic. A bubble of text reads, “Find resources to help you… identify the billionaires in your backyard, map billionaire influence and networks.” Below that there is a link: bit.ly/EverybodyvsBillionaires [capital e and b]. The LittleSis logo is pictured on the lower right corner in white. The background is mustard yellow, and there is a picture of black and white money stacks.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eymmxnashedpt6yjtnqj6bju/bafkreibvjsypcpjf3iwe75vocfm4cj724humrf2fdx63i6fl2q4sl4pi6a@jpeg)
December 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Do you know who your local billionaires are?
We made this research guide to help you get started.
littlesis.org/reports/ever...
We made this research guide to help you get started.
littlesis.org/reports/ever...
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Hanukkah reminds us that even in the darkest times, light and hope can prevail. Spreading light can also extend beyond candle lighting; we can brighten our world through intentional acts of kindness and gestures of love.
How will you spread light this season?
#HappyHanukkah #SpreadTheLight
How will you spread light this season?
#HappyHanukkah #SpreadTheLight
December 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hanukkah reminds us that even in the darkest times, light and hope can prevail. Spreading light can also extend beyond candle lighting; we can brighten our world through intentional acts of kindness and gestures of love.
How will you spread light this season?
#HappyHanukkah #SpreadTheLight
How will you spread light this season?
#HappyHanukkah #SpreadTheLight
![Friday, December 12, 2025
This week we learned that
ICE took at least ll of our neighbors, right here in WNY.
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Conditions in Erie County's two jails have improved in some respects but there are several ongoing issues that should be addressed, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Erie County Clergy Jail Visiting Project.
Clergy report on Erie County jail conditions points to 5 'major areas of concern'
Conditions in Erie County's two jails have improved in some respects but there are several ongoing issues that should be addressed, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Erie County Clergy Jail Visiting Project.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Conditions in Erie County's two jails have improved in some respects but there are several ongoing issues that should be addressed, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Erie County Clergy Jail Visiting Project.
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We're at $2272 towards our 20k End of Year Appeal goal - please donate and share today to support working class-led environmental justice organizing in Western New York!
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December 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We're at $2272 towards our 20k End of Year Appeal goal - please donate and share today to support working class-led environmental justice organizing in Western New York!
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Our Holiday Sale is here early this year! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% Off through Friday, January 2nd!
Happy Holidays! 40% OFF ALL Haymarket Books
Our Holiday Sale is here early this year! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% Off through Friday, January 2nd!
For one-stop shopping, check out our eleven curated gift bundles: each includes 5 books for $5...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Our Holiday Sale is here early this year! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% Off through Friday, January 2nd!
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I am at $152/500! Can you donate and/or share this post for visibility?
Our collective goal is 20k by December 31.
Our collective goal is 20k by December 31.
Take a moment today to donate $10, $25, $100 or whatever feels right to support our work at @cacwny.org!
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December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I am at $152/500! Can you donate and/or share this post for visibility?
Our collective goal is 20k by December 31.
Our collective goal is 20k by December 31.
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A survey of Erie County legislators, who have either raised public concerns or were asked directly by The Buffalo News last week about their support for a consolidated and expanded jail complex in Alden, found strong, bipartisan opposition.
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$500 million for a new jail? Most county legislators say 'no thanks'
A survey of Erie County legislators, who have either raised public concerns or were asked directly by The Buffalo News last week about their support for a consolidated and expanded jail complex in Ald...
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November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A survey of Erie County legislators, who have either raised public concerns or were asked directly by The Buffalo News last week about their support for a consolidated and expanded jail complex in Alden, found strong, bipartisan opposition.
buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
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Size: "5 or 6 ICE agents"
Actions: "Checking IDs at the grocery store.”
Location: "Parking lot at 26th Ave./Lake in Mayberry.”
Uniforms: "Vests that say 'ICE Police'.”
Time: "3:43 p.m. Jan 21st, 20XX.”
Equipment: "Five snatch/transport vans, large numbers of zip tie handcuffs.”
Actions: "Checking IDs at the grocery store.”
Location: "Parking lot at 26th Ave./Lake in Mayberry.”
Uniforms: "Vests that say 'ICE Police'.”
Time: "3:43 p.m. Jan 21st, 20XX.”
Equipment: "Five snatch/transport vans, large numbers of zip tie handcuffs.”
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Size: "5 or 6 ICE agents"
Actions: "Checking IDs at the grocery store.”
Location: "Parking lot at 26th Ave./Lake in Mayberry.”
Uniforms: "Vests that say 'ICE Police'.”
Time: "3:43 p.m. Jan 21st, 20XX.”
Equipment: "Five snatch/transport vans, large numbers of zip tie handcuffs.”
Actions: "Checking IDs at the grocery store.”
Location: "Parking lot at 26th Ave./Lake in Mayberry.”
Uniforms: "Vests that say 'ICE Police'.”
Time: "3:43 p.m. Jan 21st, 20XX.”
Equipment: "Five snatch/transport vans, large numbers of zip tie handcuffs.”
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BREAKING: Neighbors, we need you on Elmwood at 4:30 today! There was an ICE raid this morning.
#Buffalo
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#Buffalo
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@btpmnpr.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
BREAKING: Neighbors, we need you on Elmwood at 4:30 today! There was an ICE raid this morning.
#Buffalo
@buffalolos.bsky.social
@buffalonews.com
@7news-wkbw.bsky.social
@btpmnpr.bsky.social
#Buffalo
@buffalolos.bsky.social
@buffalonews.com
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TAKE ACTION: Tell Erie County legislature to REJECT $20 million for jail expansion and fund a health care study instead, with the Advocacy toolkit for 2026 County Budget: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Advocacy toolkit for 2026 county budget
Advocacy toolkit for 2026 County Budget TAKE ACTION: Tell Erie County legislature to REJECT $20 million for jail expansion and fund a health care study instead Dear allies, Hope you are well. We ne...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
TAKE ACTION: Tell Erie County legislature to REJECT $20 million for jail expansion and fund a health care study instead, with the Advocacy toolkit for 2026 County Budget: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Whether or not you’re a citizen, you have rights under the United States Constitution. The Fifth Amendment gives every person the right to remain silent: not to answer questions asked by a police officer or government agent.
October 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Whether or not you’re a citizen, you have rights under the United States Constitution. The Fifth Amendment gives every person the right to remain silent: not to answer questions asked by a police officer or government agent.
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Remember SALUTE when you report suspicious immigration enforcement presence to your local rapid response network!
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Remember SALUTE when you report suspicious immigration enforcement presence to your local rapid response network!
If you want to help the communities the Trump administration is targeting for imprisonment and deportation, you can donate a grocery store gift card to our friends at Justice For Migrant Families by dropping it off at Burning Books (420 Connecticut) anytime during their regular business hours.
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
If you want to help the communities the Trump administration is targeting for imprisonment and deportation, you can donate a grocery store gift card to our friends at Justice For Migrant Families by dropping it off at Burning Books (420 Connecticut) anytime during their regular business hours.