Chris Berez
@chrisberez.bsky.social
Liverpool, Freiburg, Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, Celtics, Lynx, tennis. I love comics and cats. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱
Reposted by Chris Berez
Important: the longstanding Department of Justice manual on election offenses emphasizes respecting states' lead role, not doing voter interviews that might chill voting, and, vitally, not seizing ballots or machines until states have certified a result. But now the manual has gone missing.
Bob Bauer on how a now-missing DOJ manual may signal the administration's retreat from long-standing internal constraints on federal government intervention in elections: www.execfunctions.org/p/yet-anothe...
Yet Another Sign that the Trump Administration is Laying the Groundwork for Election Intervention?
DOJ may be retreating from long-standing internal constraints on federal government intervention in elections.
www.execfunctions.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Important: the longstanding Department of Justice manual on election offenses emphasizes respecting states' lead role, not doing voter interviews that might chill voting, and, vitally, not seizing ballots or machines until states have certified a result. But now the manual has gone missing.
Reposted by Chris Berez
The appeal to the federal circuit court ALSO costs $600. So now anyone who loses in immigration has to pay $1,000 to be automatically denied in nearly every case, and then $600 to seek an emergency stay of their imminent deportation.
AND THIS APPLIES EVEN TO PEOPLE IN DETENTION.
AND THIS APPLIES EVEN TO PEOPLE IN DETENTION.
February 5, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The appeal to the federal circuit court ALSO costs $600. So now anyone who loses in immigration has to pay $1,000 to be automatically denied in nearly every case, and then $600 to seek an emergency stay of their imminent deportation.
AND THIS APPLIES EVEN TO PEOPLE IN DETENTION.
AND THIS APPLIES EVEN TO PEOPLE IN DETENTION.
Reposted by Chris Berez
The goal is clear; mass deportations over due process.
An order of removal does not become "final" until the Board of Immigration Appeals denies an appeal. After that, ICE can deport the person unless they file ANOTHER appeal to a federal circuit court AND get an emergency stay.
An order of removal does not become "final" until the Board of Immigration Appeals denies an appeal. After that, ICE can deport the person unless they file ANOTHER appeal to a federal circuit court AND get an emergency stay.
February 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The goal is clear; mass deportations over due process.
An order of removal does not become "final" until the Board of Immigration Appeals denies an appeal. After that, ICE can deport the person unless they file ANOTHER appeal to a federal circuit court AND get an emergency stay.
An order of removal does not become "final" until the Board of Immigration Appeals denies an appeal. After that, ICE can deport the person unless they file ANOTHER appeal to a federal circuit court AND get an emergency stay.
Reposted by Chris Berez
The Trump admin is ALSO changing the rules so that rather than 30 days to file a Notice of Appeal, people will now only have 10 days (in most cases).
That's just 10 days to find $1,000 and appellate counsel for an appeal the government says it will likely automatically deny!
That's just 10 days to find $1,000 and appellate counsel for an appeal the government says it will likely automatically deny!
February 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The Trump admin is ALSO changing the rules so that rather than 30 days to file a Notice of Appeal, people will now only have 10 days (in most cases).
That's just 10 days to find $1,000 and appellate counsel for an appeal the government says it will likely automatically deny!
That's just 10 days to find $1,000 and appellate counsel for an appeal the government says it will likely automatically deny!
Reposted by Chris Berez
🚨HOLY CRAP. The Trump admin just took a SLEDGEHAMMER to due process, largely eliminating the Board of Immigration Appeals process and MANDATING DISMISSAL of ALL appeals (which cost $1,000 thanks to OBBBA) filed after tomorrow unless a majority of the BIA votes to hear the case.
February 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM
🚨HOLY CRAP. The Trump admin just took a SLEDGEHAMMER to due process, largely eliminating the Board of Immigration Appeals process and MANDATING DISMISSAL of ALL appeals (which cost $1,000 thanks to OBBBA) filed after tomorrow unless a majority of the BIA votes to hear the case.
Jesus Christ
The appeal to the federal circuit court ALSO costs $600. So now anyone who loses in immigration has to pay $1,000 to be automatically denied in nearly every case, and then $600 to seek an emergency stay of their imminent deportation.
AND THIS APPLIES EVEN TO PEOPLE IN DETENTION.
AND THIS APPLIES EVEN TO PEOPLE IN DETENTION.
February 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Jesus Christ
Reposted by Chris Berez
“AUSAs are appearing daily for hearings on contempt motions.”
NEW: The top Trump-appointed proseutor in MN says his office is dropping "pressing priorities" to manage crushing immigration workload.
His short-staffed office is doing constant overtime and bouncing between contempt hearings.
The bleak assessment:
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
His short-staffed office is doing constant overtime and bouncing between contempt hearings.
The bleak assessment:
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
“AUSAs are appearing daily for hearings on contempt motions.”
Reposted by Chris Berez
I'm trying to imagine straight people's reactions if a gay man ever recommended a male intern because he was such a smokin' hot twink.
That would rightly be a firing offense. Why are we having this conversation.
That would rightly be a firing offense. Why are we having this conversation.
Yale prof David Gelernter defends his letter urging Epstein to hire "v small goodlooking blonde" student by saying that he was "keep[ing] the potential boss's habits in mind."
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
February 5, 2026 at 3:37 PM
I'm trying to imagine straight people's reactions if a gay man ever recommended a male intern because he was such a smokin' hot twink.
That would rightly be a firing offense. Why are we having this conversation.
That would rightly be a firing offense. Why are we having this conversation.
Yeah. He vows a lot of things that will absolutely never happen. It’s kinda what he does.
Elon Musk vows to put a million satellites in orbit to create huge AI data centers
Elon Musk vows to put a million satellites in orbit to create huge AI data centers
Elon Musk vows to put a million satellites in orbit to create huge AI data centers
www.independent.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Yeah. He vows a lot of things that will absolutely never happen. It’s kinda what he does.
Reposted by Chris Berez
It's hilarious that Trump is lazily going through the motions of the National Prayer Breakfast as his cult is planning to erect a literal golden idol of him.
‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
It's hilarious that Trump is lazily going through the motions of the National Prayer Breakfast as his cult is planning to erect a literal golden idol of him.
Reposted by Chris Berez
Organizers of the National Prayer Breakfast invite Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez, the dictator of El Salvador, best know for his torture camps and friendly relations with drug cartels, as a featured speaker. The invitation is a good demonstration of the political values of Christian Nationalists.
February 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Organizers of the National Prayer Breakfast invite Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez, the dictator of El Salvador, best know for his torture camps and friendly relations with drug cartels, as a featured speaker. The invitation is a good demonstration of the political values of Christian Nationalists.
Why is this speech on every channel? This is a campaign speech. There’s nothing of substance here, just nonstop whining and lying.
February 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Why is this speech on every channel? This is a campaign speech. There’s nothing of substance here, just nonstop whining and lying.
Same question I’m asking myself as well, as he rambles on and on about how senile Biden is.
why tf is ms now showing this
February 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Same question I’m asking myself as well, as he rambles on and on about how senile Biden is.
Other than claiming he’s done more for region than anyone else in human history, Trump hasn’t talked about faith at all—just the usual, rambling grievances and lies that he repeats every time he opens his mouth.
Paula White-Cain at the Natl Prayer Breakfast: "We give thanks for a president who understands that faith is not a private afterthought but a public good. A president who is not merely spoken about faith, but has acted to protect it ... I've seen his compassion when no one is looking."
February 5, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Other than claiming he’s done more for region than anyone else in human history, Trump hasn’t talked about faith at all—just the usual, rambling grievances and lies that he repeats every time he opens his mouth.
Reposted by Chris Berez
Also depressing that a lot of the replies are trying to explain to Extremely Online Lefties that demands that do something actually do something, which they refuse to believe because it fits their world view better if nothing does anything.
Schumer & Jeffries lay out the Democratic demands for a DHS funding deal in a letter to the top Republican leaders
February 5, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Also depressing that a lot of the replies are trying to explain to Extremely Online Lefties that demands that do something actually do something, which they refuse to believe because it fits their world view better if nothing does anything.
Reposted by Chris Berez
in real terms, #7 would give states leverage to put an end to surges, #8 would give states the ability to outright stop construction of new detention facilities, #1 and #6 would slow the rate at which DHS could train and deploy officers, #2 and #10 would likely shrink the pool of recruits
Schumer & Jeffries lay out the Democratic demands for a DHS funding deal in a letter to the top Republican leaders
February 5, 2026 at 3:18 AM
in real terms, #7 would give states leverage to put an end to surges, #8 would give states the ability to outright stop construction of new detention facilities, #1 and #6 would slow the rate at which DHS could train and deploy officers, #2 and #10 would likely shrink the pool of recruits
Pink Floyd “Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict”
Deleted a post about “what’s your least favorite song” because the vibes are bad enough already.
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Pink Floyd “Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict”
Reposted by Chris Berez
that stage of society when school children share the bond of having endured the camps together
The two children who returned to MN today say they saw one of their Valley View schoolmates at a detention center in TX. This is a child whose family was last in contact with the school on January 9. No one has known where they were until now.
February 5, 2026 at 2:12 AM
that stage of society when school children share the bond of having endured the camps together
This dude is an even bigger scumbag and coward than this. He didn’t just attack the group. No, first he singled out the girl in the group and attacked her. These are the dudes who think they’re alphas.
Texas man arrested after he started fight with high schoolers who walked out of class to protest ICE www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
February 5, 2026 at 12:54 AM
This dude is an even bigger scumbag and coward than this. He didn’t just attack the group. No, first he singled out the girl in the group and attacked her. These are the dudes who think they’re alphas.
Reposted by Chris Berez
Dunno if you saw the video but this 40-something F-150 skinhead got his shit catastrophically rocked by a bunch of teenagers
Texas man arrested after he started fight with high schoolers who walked out of class to protest ICE www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
February 5, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Dunno if you saw the video but this 40-something F-150 skinhead got his shit catastrophically rocked by a bunch of teenagers
To be clear, I’m not into horses. I don’t know much about horses. To my knowledge, I’ve never in any way expressed or maybe even hinted at an interest in horses. So why is Windows asking me about horses? I didn’t even know what a Konik is. I had to Google that.
February 4, 2026 at 9:58 PM
To be clear, I’m not into horses. I don’t know much about horses. To my knowledge, I’ve never in any way expressed or maybe even hinted at an interest in horses. So why is Windows asking me about horses? I didn’t even know what a Konik is. I had to Google that.
HOW WAS THIS ALL JUST HAPPENING AND NO ONE DID ANYTHING
HOW?????
HOW?????
Among the emails was a 2009 missive in which Mr. Ross responded supportively when Mr. Epstein told him he was contemplating funding an art exhibition, tentatively titled “Statutory,” that would showcase underage models dressed to look older than they were.
Former Whitney Chief Resigns From Art School After Epstein Email Release
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
HOW WAS THIS ALL JUST HAPPENING AND NO ONE DID ANYTHING
HOW?????
HOW?????
Reposted by Chris Berez
FACT CHECK:
✅Arrests of people with no criminal record surged by 2,450%
✅Only 5-7% have violent criminal convictions
✅74% have NO criminal convictions
✅Number of children held by DHS jumps 6x
www.cato.org/blog/5-ice-d...
✅Arrests of people with no criminal record surged by 2,450%
✅Only 5-7% have violent criminal convictions
✅74% have NO criminal convictions
✅Number of children held by DHS jumps 6x
www.cato.org/blog/5-ice-d...
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM
FACT CHECK:
✅Arrests of people with no criminal record surged by 2,450%
✅Only 5-7% have violent criminal convictions
✅74% have NO criminal convictions
✅Number of children held by DHS jumps 6x
www.cato.org/blog/5-ice-d...
✅Arrests of people with no criminal record surged by 2,450%
✅Only 5-7% have violent criminal convictions
✅74% have NO criminal convictions
✅Number of children held by DHS jumps 6x
www.cato.org/blog/5-ice-d...
Wow this is stunning. It also answers a question I was wondering and that others on here were asking, which is why doesn’t she resign. Apparently she’s tried to quit and DOJ won’t let her because they don’t have/can’t find a replacement.
And this is utterly insane:
And this is utterly insane:
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Wow this is stunning. It also answers a question I was wondering and that others on here were asking, which is why doesn’t she resign. Apparently she’s tried to quit and DOJ won’t let her because they don’t have/can’t find a replacement.
And this is utterly insane:
And this is utterly insane:
Reposted by Chris Berez
You know who *else* disrupts churches, intimidates clergy and obstructs families trying to worship? [@adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social]
ICE Was Terrorizing Worshipers Long Before Don Lemon Entered a Church
Let’s take a stroll through the last year.
www.thebulwark.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:49 PM
You know who *else* disrupts churches, intimidates clergy and obstructs families trying to worship? [@adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social]