David Brody
@dbrody.bsky.social
Privacy rights are civil rights.
Founder & former director of the Digital Justice Initiative at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
Founder & former director of the Digital Justice Initiative at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
So because of the community‘s strong response, ICE has to commit disproportionate resources for each arrest. That’s a lot of resources they can’t deploy elsewhere. That’s harm reduction.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:43 PM
So because of the community‘s strong response, ICE has to commit disproportionate resources for each arrest. That’s a lot of resources they can’t deploy elsewhere. That’s harm reduction.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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For some reason, very few people these days will stand up and say it, but: the US federal bureaucracy is one of the great wonders of the world, staffed with incredibly diligent people who do their jobs well and care deeply.
Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.
Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.
The Purged
Donald Trump’s destruction of the civil service is a tragedy not just for the roughly 300,000 workers who have been discarded, but for an entire nation.
www.theatlantic.com
January 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
For some reason, very few people these days will stand up and say it, but: the US federal bureaucracy is one of the great wonders of the world, staffed with incredibly diligent people who do their jobs well and care deeply.
Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.
Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.
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The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs. n.pr/45TIwwT
Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills
The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs.
n.pr
January 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM
The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs. n.pr/45TIwwT
The Yakety Sax videos of ICE agents slipping and falling on ice are clearly striking a nerve.
ABC News reporting 1,500 active duty soldiers are on standby to deploy to MINNESOTA.
The soldiers are from the 11th Airborne Division, based at Joint Base Elmendorf--Richardson, one of the Army's premier infantry formations.
The division is also the military's leading formation for Arctic warfare
The soldiers are from the 11th Airborne Division, based at Joint Base Elmendorf--Richardson, one of the Army's premier infantry formations.
The division is also the military's leading formation for Arctic warfare
Hundreds of active-duty soldiers on standby, 2 defense officials say
abcnews.go.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:15 AM
The Yakety Sax videos of ICE agents slipping and falling on ice are clearly striking a nerve.
Donald Duck didn‘t storm Omaha Beach for this nonsense.
Disney deleted a Thread because people kept putting anti-fascist quotes from its movies in the replies
Disney deleted a Thread post because people kept posting anti-fascist quotes from its movies in the replies.
www.theverge.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Donald Duck didn‘t storm Omaha Beach for this nonsense.
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Holy shit, this moment is exactly what I've been talking about.
January 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Holy shit, this moment is exactly what I've been talking about.
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Me 2025: No kings!
Me 2026: Except his majesty Frederik X,
King of Denmark. May death come swiftly to his enemies.
Me 2026: Except his majesty Frederik X,
King of Denmark. May death come swiftly to his enemies.
January 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Me 2025: No kings!
Me 2026: Except his majesty Frederik X,
King of Denmark. May death come swiftly to his enemies.
Me 2026: Except his majesty Frederik X,
King of Denmark. May death come swiftly to his enemies.
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
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A lawsuit alleges that New York is keeping children in solitary confinement cells without toilets for days or weeks at a time, New York Focus reports.
New York Keeps Children in Solitary Without Toilets, Suit Alleges
Office of Children and Family Services facilities are violating state regulations governing the treatment of children in their care, the lawsuit claims.
nysfocus.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A lawsuit alleges that New York is keeping children in solitary confinement cells without toilets for days or weeks at a time, New York Focus reports.
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This is good www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM
This is good www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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This week, I spoke with a St. Paul woman who told me ICE came to her door and asked her to report on her "Asian neighbors."
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
January 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
This week, I spoke with a St. Paul woman who told me ICE came to her door and asked her to report on her "Asian neighbors."
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
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A clear majority of Americans believe that ICE officer Jonathan Ross must face criminal charges for the death of Renee Nicole Good.
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
A clear majority of Americans believe that ICE officer Jonathan Ross must face criminal charges for the death of Renee Nicole Good.
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1. This is one of the greatest abuses of power in US history (which now happens daily).
2. It won't work.
3. They're losing badly and they know it.
4. This is so stupid and reeking of flop sweat that only Miller could've ordered it.
2. It won't work.
3. They're losing badly and they know it.
4. This is so stupid and reeking of flop sweat that only Miller could've ordered it.
Trump escalates his attack on Minnesota Democrats as Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Gov Walz and Mayor Frey apparently on the theory that their objections to ICE amount to illegal interference, sources tell @perrystein.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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 11:44 PM
1. This is one of the greatest abuses of power in US history (which now happens daily).
2. It won't work.
3. They're losing badly and they know it.
4. This is so stupid and reeking of flop sweat that only Miller could've ordered it.
2. It won't work.
3. They're losing badly and they know it.
4. This is so stupid and reeking of flop sweat that only Miller could've ordered it.
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pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
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The problem with DJI drones, most of the Bambu studio 3D printers, etc can be summarized in a quick phrase: "BCC to the CCP", that is, the Chinese government can get a copy of anything processed through the cloud.
Which, for 90% of the uses is irrelevant. The 10% where it is relevant SHOULD know.
Which, for 90% of the uses is irrelevant. The 10% where it is relevant SHOULD know.
January 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The problem with DJI drones, most of the Bambu studio 3D printers, etc can be summarized in a quick phrase: "BCC to the CCP", that is, the Chinese government can get a copy of anything processed through the cloud.
Which, for 90% of the uses is irrelevant. The 10% where it is relevant SHOULD know.
Which, for 90% of the uses is irrelevant. The 10% where it is relevant SHOULD know.
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"Officers threw flash bangs and tear gas in my car. I got six kids in the car"
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
January 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
"Officers threw flash bangs and tear gas in my car. I got six kids in the car"
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
The Age of Filoni is upon us at last!
Star Wars Gets New Leader for Franchise’s Next Era
Kathleen Kennedy exits as Disney’s Lucasfilm refocuses on making movies. Dave Filoni has been named president and chief creative officer.
www.wsj.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The Age of Filoni is upon us at last!
William Shatner’s debut cinematic role was playing the bailiff in Judgement at Nuremberg.
Stephen Miller is upset about Star Trek, one of the most socially progressive franchises in TV history
January 16, 2026 at 12:34 PM
William Shatner’s debut cinematic role was playing the bailiff in Judgement at Nuremberg.
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For context, Bucks County went just barely for Trump in 2024; last fall whenever I drove through there I saw a ton of "SHERIFF FRED LOVES ICE" signs.
Conventional pundit wisdom says that should've backfired. Instead, "Sheriff Fred" got tossed for this guy.
I doubt Bucks likes ICE any more now.
Conventional pundit wisdom says that should've backfired. Instead, "Sheriff Fred" got tossed for this guy.
I doubt Bucks likes ICE any more now.
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Bucks County sheriff terminates controversial alliance with ICE, prohibits deputies from asking about immigration status
The 287(g) agreement, which would have enabled sheriff deputies to act as immigration enforcement, was initiated by Ceisler’s Republican predecessor Fred Harran.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM
For context, Bucks County went just barely for Trump in 2024; last fall whenever I drove through there I saw a ton of "SHERIFF FRED LOVES ICE" signs.
Conventional pundit wisdom says that should've backfired. Instead, "Sheriff Fred" got tossed for this guy.
I doubt Bucks likes ICE any more now.
Conventional pundit wisdom says that should've backfired. Instead, "Sheriff Fred" got tossed for this guy.
I doubt Bucks likes ICE any more now.
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The Black Panthers in Philadelphia have initiated armed community defense initiatives to counter ICE kidnapping raids within the city. (January 15, 2026) ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏾
January 15, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The Black Panthers in Philadelphia have initiated armed community defense initiatives to counter ICE kidnapping raids within the city. (January 15, 2026) ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏾
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January 16, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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What it says on the box
GWAR cover “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan
YouTube video by The A.V. Club
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January 15, 2026 at 11:47 PM
What it says on the box
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NPR just referred to the Trump regime’s “willingness to push the boundaries of the law.”
Trump keeps breaking laws, and the media keep saying he’s *almost* breaking laws.
Trump keeps breaking laws, and the media keep saying he’s *almost* breaking laws.
January 16, 2026 at 12:11 AM
NPR just referred to the Trump regime’s “willingness to push the boundaries of the law.”
Trump keeps breaking laws, and the media keep saying he’s *almost* breaking laws.
Trump keeps breaking laws, and the media keep saying he’s *almost* breaking laws.
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There are places where Trump, as president, has broad freedom of action. And there are places where Trump, as president, has been able to act unilaterally because the main point of opposition, Congress (and SCOTUS), support his program. (1/?)
January 15, 2026 at 10:17 PM
There are places where Trump, as president, has broad freedom of action. And there are places where Trump, as president, has been able to act unilaterally because the main point of opposition, Congress (and SCOTUS), support his program. (1/?)