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Damir Cosic
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Economist, immigrant, antifascist, antiracist. Stop the genocide. Trans rights are human rights. At Urban Institute. Views my own.
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DHS has shot 12 people during immigration enforcement operations since September:
January 25, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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H/T @mollyploofkins.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
1. I am a resident of the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I am over 18 years of age. I am a children's entertainer who specializes in face painting. 2. On Saturday, January 24, 2026, at about 8:50 am, I was getting ready to go to work when I heard whistles outside. I knew the whistles meant that ICE agents were in the area, so I decided to check it out on my way to work. I've been involved in observing in my community because it is so important to document what ICE is doing to my neighbors. Connecting to your local community and knowing who your neighbors are is something I profoundly value. 3. I drove to Nicollet Ave. and 26th where I could hear the whistles coming from. I turned south onto Nicollet. There were already several ICE agents there and they'd set up a sort of vehicle convoy on Nicollet and 28th. There were also about 15 observers there, recording and observing ICE. 4. I saw ICE agents surrounding cars and punching car windows. I also saw them stopping vehicles further down Nicollet, so I backed up because I didn't feel safe continuing on. 5. I noticed a man sort of acting to help traffic move more smoothly. He helped me find a place to park. I got out with my whistle and my camera. I went over to him and said something like, "I'm going to film and use my whistle." 6. It seemed like most ICE activity was happening a little farther down the street from us, near 27th. Someone was being thrown to the ground. 7. I started recording. There was an agent by a car across the street. Two observers were a few feet away from the agent, blowing their whistles. One was wearing a backpack. 8. I and the man who was observing and helping direct traffic were standing in the street. There was a phone in the man's hand recording a video. 9. An agent approached and asked us to back up, so I moved slowly back onto the sidewalk. 10. The man stayed in the street, filming as the other observers I mentioned earlier were being forced backward by another ICE agent threatening them with pepper spray. The man went closer to support them as they got threatened, just with his camera out. I didn't see him reach for or hold a gun. 11. Then the ICE agent shoved one of the other observers to the ground. Then he started pepper spraying all three of them directly in the face and all over. The man with the phone put his hands above his head and the agent sprayed him again and pushed him. 12. Then the man tried to help up the woman the ICE agent had shoved to the ground. The ICE agents just kept spraying. More agents came over and grabbed the man who was still trying to help the woman get up. All three of the observers looked to have been badly affected by the pepper spray. I could feel the pepper spray in my eyes. 13. The agents pulled the man on the ground. I didn't see him touch any of them-he wasn't even turned toward them. It didn't look like he was trying to resist, just trying to help the woman up. I didn't see him with a gun. They threw him to the ground. Four or five agents had him on the ground and they just started shooting him. They shot him so many times. 14.1 don't know why they shot him. He was only helping. I was five feet from him and they just shot him. 15. The video I recorded of what happened accurately depicts the events leading up to the agents shooting him and several minutes afterwards. The video is attached as Exhibit 1. 16. I have read the statement from DHS about what happened and it is wrong. The man did not approach the agents with a gun. He approached them with a camera. He was just trying to help a woman get up and they took him to the ground. 17. I feel afraid. Only hours have passed since they shot a man right in front me and I don't feel like I can go home because I heard agents were looking for me. I don't know what the agents will do when they find me. I do know that they're not telling the truth about what happened. I've heard that other witnesses might have been arrested and taken to the Whipple Building. 18. I am disgusted and gutted at how they are treating my neighbors and my state. I keep alternating between crying and feeling determined it is important to remember the value of documenting injustice. We show up for the people who need us to bear witness, because it can't just be one group of people bearing the brunt of their tyranny. This is a struggle to protect our freedom and democracy, those things are on the line. He lost his life for those values. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct. Dated and signed on Jan 24, 2026 in Hennepin County, State of Minnesota.
January 25, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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atrupar.com
Sayre: "My background is in international humanitarian response in conflict zones in Yemen, Haiti, Syria, Iraq, and Ukraine. What I've seen here is what I've seen there. A powerful entity violently and intentionally terrorizing people."
January 24, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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whstancil.bsky.social
ALL MN PROTESTERS

Absolutely nothing could be worse for our cause than violence and rioting. It is what ICE and Trump obviously want. Do not burn down our own city to protest invaders; they do not care; they will enjoy it. Do not do it. Do not let your fellow protesters do it.
January 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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sahilkapur.bsky.social
Reminder: DHS legislation that funds ICE at current levels without policy restrictions is in the Senate and needs 60 votes to pass. Deadline is next Friday.
January 24, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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bakerdphd.bsky.social
I can't be here right now because my words are not safe for the public. Leaving this here, going to go donate and check on my friends.

www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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bymichellersmith.com
Woman tells Minnesota Public Radio that the man killed today was helping vehicle traffic get around the area where ICE agents and observers had started to gather and "next thing I knew, they shot him." www.mprnews.org/live-updates....
The latest on ICE in Minnesota
Live updates on ICE enforcement in Minnesota, with the latest developments and links to deeper reporting as events unfold.
www.mprnews.org
January 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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jbendery.bsky.social
I'm on site where a federal agent shot a Minneapolis man this morning. It's bad.

Dozens of federal agents are facing off with hundreds of outraged residents. People being tear gassed, helicopters above, I keep hearing pops, and lots of loud BANGS.

This smoke is from tear gas:
January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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atrupar.com
There has been an increasing sense in Minneapolis that we are on our own, that our elected representatives are unwilling and/or unable to take action to get these murderous Nazi thugs out of our community. I really hope that changes today. The time for pleading TV hits ended weeks ago.
January 24, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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reptavner.bsky.social
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
From the Minneapolis community on Reddit: Another ICE murder in front of Glam Doll Donuts
Explore this post and more from the Minneapolis community
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January 24, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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reuning.bsky.social
Star Tribune is reporting this as well now, multiple shots in the chest.
Bystanders say man shot by federal agent in south Minneapolis this morning A large presence of federal immigration agents is at 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue where witnesses say a man was shot this morning. Scanner reports indicate a man was shot several times in the chest and has been taken to the hospital. Minneapolis Police Department officers are also on the scene there keeping more than 100 observers and protesters separated from the agents. An ambulance has left after CPR was seen being performed on the man.
January 24, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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motherjones.com
ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.

Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
January 24, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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alondra.bsky.social
🚨🚨🚨 "At least 63 times since 2007, data from some of the 28 human genomic repositories that the N.I.H. controls was improperly released to researchers, used for unapproved purposes or made vulnerable to theft..." (Gift Link) www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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matthew.flux.community
California has become the first US state to join the WHO Disease Network after the Trump regime withdrew the US from WHO to pursue its disease eugenics health policy.
Governor Newsom meets with World Health Organization Director-General, announces California becomes first state to join WHO-coordinated international network | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
January 24, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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whstancil.bsky.social
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
WHO removing Us Flag
January 23, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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evansutton.bsky.social
L. F. G.
apnews.com/article/germ...
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.
apnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
All three people arrested by the feds in connection with the protest at the ICE pastor's church — Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen, and William Kelly — have now been ordered released.

Judge's order as to the first two: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
CASE 0:26-mj-00040-LMP-DLM Doc. 22 Filed 01/23/26 Page 1 of 9 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, Criminal No. 26-mj-40 (DLM) ORDER NEKIMA VALDEZ LEVY-ARMSTRONG a/k/a "Nekima Valdez Levy-Pounds"; and CHAUNTYLL LOUISA ALLEN, Defendants. Robert Keenan and Orlando Sonza, United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Washington, D.C., for Plaintiff. Jordan S. Kushner, Law Office of Jordan S. Kushner, Minneapolis, MN, for Defendant Nekima Valdez Levy-Armstrong. Jill Anna Brisbois, The JAB Firm, Minneapolis, MN, for Defendant Chauntyll Louisa Allen. This matter comes before the Court on the United States' application and motion for emergency stay and for review and revocation of U.S. Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko's release orders. ECF Nos. 7, 17. Because the United States fails to meet its burden to demonstrate that a detention hearing is warranted, or that detention is otherwise appropriate, the Court denies the motion. ORDER Based on the foregoing, and on all of the files, records, and proceedings herein, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. The United States' Application for Review or Reconsideration of Order Setting Conditions of Release or Detention (18 U.S.C. § 3142) and Request for Hearing (ECF No. 7) and Motion for Emergency Stay and for Review and Revocation of Release Orders (ECF No. 17) are DENIED. 2. Defendants are hereby ORDERED RELEASED under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(c). 3. Defendants are ORDERED to comply with two additional conditions of release (7)(d)* and (7)(e) in the Orders Setting Conditions of Release (ECF Nos. 12 and 15). 4. Defendants are ORDERED to certify their compliance with the additional conditions of release no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026, by filing a declaration on CM/ECF. Dated: January 23, 2026 s/Laura M. Provinzino Laura M. Provinzino United States District Judge Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins: Initial Appearance and Detention Hearing under 3142(f) as to William Scott Kelly held on 1/23/2026. Counsel to be appointed. Government moves for a detention hearing. Counsel argues as to the setting of a detention hearing under 18 USC 3142(f)(2). Governments motion is Denied. The Court finds a detention hearing is not authorized. Personal Recognizance Bond set with conditions, see Order Setting Conditions of Release. Government moves to STAY the order. Denied. Next appearance date is TBD before a U.S. Magistrate Judge for: Preliminary hrg. Government moves to unseal the case. Granted. Oral Rule(f) Brady notice read on the record. Consular notice read on the record. (Court Reporter Paula Richter) (LEG) (Entered: 01/23/2026) ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to William Scott Kelly. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 1/23/2026. (LEG) (Entered: 01/23/2026) Personal Recognizance Bond Entered as to William Scott Kelly. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 1/23/2026. (LEG) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
January 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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sethcotlar.bsky.social
The parents of a 7 year old, all of whom are in the process of applying for asylum, took their daughter to the ER when her nose wouldn't stop bleeding. ICE picked them up near the hospital and they are now in detention in Texas, presumably awaiting deportation. 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 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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maxnesterak.bsky.social
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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jackjenkins.me
As clergy pray, arrests begin
January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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jackjenkins.me
Oh it seems the answer is three street.

Protesters (again, largely clergy) have moved into the street.
January 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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jonseidel.bsky.social
Thirty-one known defendants have been charged in Chicago with non-immigration crimes tied to “Operation Midway Blitz.”

With today’s acquittal, 15 of them have been cleared.

No one has been convicted.
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#BREAKING: Federal jury finds Chicago man NOT GUILTY of offering $10K for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.

The trial of Juan Espinoza Martinez was the first to result from “Operation Midway Blitz”: chicago.suntimes.com/live/closing...
January 22, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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farfarraway.bsky.social
Signs about the history of slavery in the U.S. and the 9 people George Washington enslaved are being removed right now at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, across from Independence Hall, months after the Trump administration threatend to do so.

How far we have not come in 250 years.
January 22, 2026 at 9:33 PM