Darkblue714
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Darkblue714
@darkblue714.bsky.social
Thirty-one year African American FBI veteran. Criminology & law graduate. Evidence based centrist.
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Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.
In the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
January 25, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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Mood in minneapolis right now
January 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM
@jennbudd.bsky.social

Do Border Patrol agents have a history of using throw-down guns to justify shootings?
January 24, 2026 at 4:52 PM
@jennbudd.bsky.social

You should be posting on X. You have important things to contribute.
January 24, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Update on the viral video of an ICE agent telling a legal observer that she's going to put in a database and considered a "domestic terrorist."

DHS says in a statement attributed to Tricia McLaughlin (lol) that, "There is NO database of 'domestic terrorists' run by DHS." reason.com/2026/01/23/i...
January 24, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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The outrage over ICE detaining children is interesting to me. Does no one remember 6 kids died in CBP custody under his first administration?

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019...
Outcry after Trump officials reveal sixth migrant child died in US custody
Ten-year-old girl from El Salvador died on 29 September ‘due to fever and respiratory distress’ after complications with surgery
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:12 AM
@jennbudd.bsky.social

What’s the 411 on Greg Bovino?
January 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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The is not a new deal - this is Trump surrendering. For now. They have always said that the US & NATO is free to do what it wants in Greenland from a military perspective. Trump said that wasn’t good enough because he needs the US to “own” it. So this is simply Trump backing down
January 21, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Here as promised is my discussion laying out what's up with the TRO from Minnesota and the Feds appeal that they noticed today. In particular, there's a pretty tricky standing issue that i cover that i think will be front and center in the 8th Circuit.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHVB...
Judge SMACKS DOWN Police STATE Tactics
YouTube video by Talking Feds with Harry Litman
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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An FBI agent conducted an initial review of the Renee Good killing and determined sufficient grounds existed to open a civil rights probe into the actions of the ICE officer who shot her. Justice Department says no inquiry is warranted. @perrystein.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
FBI opened probe on Minneapolis shooting; none exists now, Justice Dept. says
After the death of Renée Good in Minneapolis, FBI agents launched a civil rights probe into the shooting. The Justice Department says no such case now exists.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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I think they are making an example of Minneapolis for the conviction of Derek Chauvin. I believe this what Secretary Noem meant with, “One of ours, all of yours.”
January 18, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.

Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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He’s turned the presidency into the world’s largest ATM machine.
January 17, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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Will be quite the split screen when GOPers go after Jack Smith for his First Amendment analysis in Trump’s election subversion case at that hearing next week! www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, sources say
The Justice Department is investigating whether the two Democratic officials impeded immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, according to sources.
www.nbcnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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Leadership Dispute Said to Spur Abrupt Exit at the National Constitution Center

The congressionally chartered museum and national town hall has not explained the sudden departure of Jeffrey Rosen as its president and chief executive.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
Leadership Dispute Said to Spur Abrupt Exit at the National Constitution Center
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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🚨BREAKING: The Justice Department sued Virginia for refusing to hand over unredacted voter registration data Friday, making it the 24th state targeted in a sweeping federal campaign that courts have already begun to shut down. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ sues Virginia for access to voter rolls, as courts reject effort in other states
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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So friends, I launched a campaign to raise money for the Democratic Party of Minnesota (@dfl.org) to help them combat ICE's lawless assault. MN Dem Party Chair Richard Carlbom joined me for the kickoff. Learn more, donate, and let's rally for the courageous people of Minnesota, together! 👇
January 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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The only thing that can stop Trump are free and fair elections in 2026. In the last two weeks he has suggested they be canceled and the ballot boxes seized.

As a lawyer, I will fight this in court. Just as importantly, I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 17, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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This guy is basically inviting China to take Taiwan.
January 17, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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Breaking news: A federal judge barred Department of Homeland Security agents from arresting people peacefully protesting ICE officers in Minneapolis unless they are suspected of criminal activity or obstruction.
Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters
The order comes after local residents who were observing or protesting immigration raids said their constitutional rights were violated by federal agents.
wapo.st
January 17, 2026 at 2:37 AM
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The Supreme Court gave Trump absolute immunity for using his official powers even for the most corrupt reasons ever, including to criminally investigate state and local chief executives for using their official powers to serve their constituents
January 17, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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This is the second time in less than two weeks that Tucker Carlson - an extremist who promotes antisemitism, white nationalism, and idiotic anti-government conspiracy theories - has been welcomed in Trump’s White House.
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Trump is selling pardons every week to people who pay $1-2 million to his PAC and is approaching 2,000 corrupt and disgusting pardons less than a year into his term, but yeah “no one is above the law.”
January 17, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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This is the Trump theory of opening up an investigation regardless of whether the case has any merit. Harass & intimidate you enemies & hope they’ll submit. No grand jury will ever indict this case.
Breaking: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are being investigated by the Trump DOJ for allegedly obstructing law enforcement activities, two U.S. officials told WCCO.

It's unclear how Walz and Frey allegedly obstructed law enforcement or what they were allegedly obstructing.
Department of Justice investigating Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey, U.S. officials say
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are under federal investigation, two U.S. officials told WCCO on Friday afternoon.
www.cbsnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.

The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM