Diana B. Henriques
@dianabhenriques.bsky.social
Six books include "Taming the Street," on FDR's historic financial reforms, and NYT bestseller 'The Wizard of Lies,' on Madoff's historic fraud, now an HBO movie. A half-century of writing and reading. Loves life, really loves puppies.
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Even if you don't have time to read all 83 pages of Judge Reyes's opinion barring the Trump administration from rescinding Temporary Protected Status for 350,000+ Haitians, please at least check out the four-page introduction.
It's a tour de force:
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It's a tour de force:
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!["On December 2, 1783, then-Commander-in-Chief George Washington penned: “America is open to receive not only the Opulent & respected Stranger, but the oppressed & persecuted of all Nations & Religions.”1
More than two centuries later, Congress reaffirmed President Washington’s vision by establishing the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. See 8 U.S.C. § 1254a (TPS statute). It provides humanitarian relief to foreign nationals in the United States who come from disaster-stricken countries. It also brings in substantial revenue, with TPS holders generating $5.2 billion in taxes annually. See Part VI.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take. [screenshot of tweet].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nwnlnixtjh3qhkwpz2uy5uwv/bafkreicrroq5taft777rmau2ffjlsphbcatlxnwwigf2yekoke533yycim@jpeg)
![has terminated every TPS country designation to have reached her desk—twelve countries up,
twelve countries down. See Section IV.A.2. Her conclusion that Haiti (a majority nonwhite
country) faces merely “concerning” conditions cannot be squared with the “perfect storm of
suffering” and “staggering” “humanitarian toll” described in page-after-page of the Certified
Administrative Record (CAR). See Section IV.A.3.a. She ignored Congress’s requirement that
she “review the conditions” in Haiti only “after” consulting “with appropriate agencies.” 8
U.S.C. § 1254a(b)(3)(A); see Section IV.A.1. Indeed, she did not consult other agencies at all.
See id. Her “national interest” analysis focuses on Haitians outside the United States or here
illegally, ignoring that Haitian TPS holders already live here, and legally so. See Section
IV.A.3.b. And though she states that the analysis must include “economic considerations,” she
ignores altogether the billions Haitian TPS holders contribute to the economy. See id.
The Government’s primary response is that the TPS statute gives the Secretary
unbounded discretion to make whatever determination she wants, any way she wants. And, yes,
the statute does grant her some discretion. But not unbounded discretion. To the contrary,
Congress passed the TPS statute to standardize the then ad hoc temporary protection system—to
replace executive whim with statutory predictability. See Section I.A.
As to irreparable harm, the Government contends that, at most, the harms to Haitian TPS
holders are speculative. But the Department of State (State) warns [screenshot]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nwnlnixtjh3qhkwpz2uy5uwv/bafkreid3cmawech25ummuj2tjvgxsrvufma2kmrijlfpglalwddd3qkikq@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Even if you don't have time to read all 83 pages of Judge Reyes's opinion barring the Trump administration from rescinding Temporary Protected Status for 350,000+ Haitians, please at least check out the four-page introduction.
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Excellent AP report, including this pathologist's view: "One doesn’t have to be a physician to conclude that a person can’t get skull fractures on both the right and left sides of their head and from front to back by running themselves into a wall.”
Another atrocity, wrapped in a tissue of lies.
Another atrocity, wrapped in a tissue of lies.
Law enforcement cannot be lawless.
Thousands of aggressive, untrained agents of the federal government continue to injure and terrorize Minnesotans. This must end.
apnews.com/article/immi...
Thousands of aggressive, untrained agents of the federal government continue to injure and terrorize Minnesotans. This must end.
apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
apnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Excellent AP report, including this pathologist's view: "One doesn’t have to be a physician to conclude that a person can’t get skull fractures on both the right and left sides of their head and from front to back by running themselves into a wall.”
Another atrocity, wrapped in a tissue of lies.
Another atrocity, wrapped in a tissue of lies.
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“Criminality is so rampant inside CBP that it has seen one of its own agents or officers arrested every 24 to 36 hours since 2005.”
“For much of the 2010s…it appears the crime rate of CBP agents and offices was higher PER CAPITA than the crime rate of undocumented immigrants in the United States.”
“For much of the 2010s…it appears the crime rate of CBP agents and offices was higher PER CAPITA than the crime rate of undocumented immigrants in the United States.”
I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
Accountability for ICE and CBP
However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 3, 2026 at 12:22 AM
“Criminality is so rampant inside CBP that it has seen one of its own agents or officers arrested every 24 to 36 hours since 2005.”
“For much of the 2010s…it appears the crime rate of CBP agents and offices was higher PER CAPITA than the crime rate of undocumented immigrants in the United States.”
“For much of the 2010s…it appears the crime rate of CBP agents and offices was higher PER CAPITA than the crime rate of undocumented immigrants in the United States.”
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New — I spoke to eight people who were present at the ICE protest on Saturday in Portland, Oregon when federal agents deployed tear gas and rubber bullets into a crowd of families, children, elderly and disabled people, and their pets.
These are their stories:
These are their stories:
What it's like to see ICE tear gas kids
Attendees at a Portland, OR protest describe a vicious, unprovoked and sudden attack
www.thehandbasket.co
February 3, 2026 at 1:25 AM
New — I spoke to eight people who were present at the ICE protest on Saturday in Portland, Oregon when federal agents deployed tear gas and rubber bullets into a crowd of families, children, elderly and disabled people, and their pets.
These are their stories:
These are their stories:
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i never dreamt that the illicit financial technology designed to avoid scrutiny could be used for *bad* criminal purposes
I’m sorry but what did libertarians think that the anonymous money laundering racism coin that you could only functionally use for illicit activity was doing other than this, exactly
February 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM
i never dreamt that the illicit financial technology designed to avoid scrutiny could be used for *bad* criminal purposes
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This is now without question the biggest politico-financial scandal in United States history. Teapot Dome was trivial in comparison.
I was a little late to catch up with this WSJ kleptocracy story. We already knew Sheikh Tahnoon dropped $2b on World Liberty Financial to get Trump to let UAE import advanced chips. Now we learn Tahnoon also purchased 49 percent of World Liberty Financial.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
$500 million investment for 49% of World Liberty came months before U.A.E. won access to tightly guarded American AI chips.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
This is now without question the biggest politico-financial scandal in United States history. Teapot Dome was trivial in comparison.
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This is huge news. What is Tulsi hiding.
What "Grave damage" was done to our national security?
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
What "Grave damage" was done to our national security?
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:42 PM
This is huge news. What is Tulsi hiding.
What "Grave damage" was done to our national security?
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
What "Grave damage" was done to our national security?
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Not that it wouldn't be bad regardless, but worth noting that some 91% of Somalis in Minnesota are US citizens. This is a US president calling for the removal of an entire group of US citizens on the basis of their ethnicity. Grounds for instant removal.
minnesotareformer.com/briefs/most-...
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Most Somali people in America and Minnesota are citizens • Minnesota Reformer
Apart from Minnesota’s biting cold this week, one complication in Trump’s plan to deport Somalis from Minnesota through immigration enforcement is that the vast majority of Americans and Minnesotans o...
minnesotareformer.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Not that it wouldn't be bad regardless, but worth noting that some 91% of Somalis in Minnesota are US citizens. This is a US president calling for the removal of an entire group of US citizens on the basis of their ethnicity. Grounds for instant removal.
minnesotareformer.com/briefs/most-...
minnesotareformer.com/briefs/most-...
This may be the only way the staff can get him to meetings at this point. If the agenda is not about HIM and HIS enemies, he tunes out, goes off the reservation, or falls asleep. Ah, the challenge of managing upward when the boss is a vengeful narcissist!
BREAKING: Trump team to start “daily” meetings to focus on prosecuting his political adversaries, according to CNN
Looks like Susie Wiles’ efforts to “limit” Trump’s focus on retribution has failed spectacularly.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/p...
Looks like Susie Wiles’ efforts to “limit” Trump’s focus on retribution has failed spectacularly.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/p...
Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities | CNN Politics
Justice Department officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how to reenergize probes that are considered a top priority for President Donald Trump — reviewing the actions of officials who inve...
www.cnn.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM
This may be the only way the staff can get him to meetings at this point. If the agenda is not about HIM and HIS enemies, he tunes out, goes off the reservation, or falls asleep. Ah, the challenge of managing upward when the boss is a vengeful narcissist!
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There seems to be a wide space between the large, publicized orders that deal with top officials vs less publicized smaller cases that don’t get press, given this list of over 70 orders ignored or broken by ICE in a single month in one district: www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Judge rips into ICE but backs off demand for agency head to appear in court
“ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence,” Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote.
www.politico.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:43 AM
There seems to be a wide space between the large, publicized orders that deal with top officials vs less publicized smaller cases that don’t get press, given this list of over 70 orders ignored or broken by ICE in a single month in one district: www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
I will believe this three minutes after Melania hits the campaign trail to rally votes for embattled GOP candidates.
As I recall, she barely campaigned for the GOP candidate to whom she is married.
As I recall, she barely campaigned for the GOP candidate to whom she is married.
Mauro on Melania movie: What they are worried about is if this is indicia for the midterms…this is the indication that that silent majority is still out there.
February 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
I will believe this three minutes after Melania hits the campaign trail to rally votes for embattled GOP candidates.
As I recall, she barely campaigned for the GOP candidate to whom she is married.
As I recall, she barely campaigned for the GOP candidate to whom she is married.
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New, by me: A must-read NYT Magazine report showed how Senator Chuck Grassley's oversight work as Judiciary Committee chair led to career FBI agents or supervisors being forced out, in some cases with no investigation supporting their alleged wrongdoing.
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/02/02/n...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/02/02/n...
NYT report: Chuck Grassley helped end FBI careers
Laura Belin: Grassley's oversight work led to senior FBI agents or supervisors being forced out, in some cases with no due process.
www.bleedingheartland.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
New, by me: A must-read NYT Magazine report showed how Senator Chuck Grassley's oversight work as Judiciary Committee chair led to career FBI agents or supervisors being forced out, in some cases with no investigation supporting their alleged wrongdoing.
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/02/02/n...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/02/02/n...
I'm not sure we, as a nation, are worthy of the people of Minnesota. I hope we will be, someday soon and that we will walk in their footsteps to a better day.
A newborn in Minneapolis hadn’t eaten for a day and a half.
ICE agents took her mother when she went to work, trying to make money for diapers.
Her 16-year-old and Bri, a local mother of two, saved that baby's life. @chabeli.bsky.social tells their story
ICE agents took her mother when she went to work, trying to make money for diapers.
Her 16-year-old and Bri, a local mother of two, saved that baby's life. @chabeli.bsky.social tells their story
When one mother was taken by ICE, another stepped in to donate breastmilk
Moms in Minneapolis are donating diapers, food and time to help families who have been ripped apart by ICE.
19thnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I'm not sure we, as a nation, are worthy of the people of Minnesota. I hope we will be, someday soon and that we will walk in their footsteps to a better day.
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‘Mexican immigrant was taken to a Minneapolis hospital after bones in his face and skull were broken while in federal custody.’
‘But hospital staff members determined that could not possibly account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the man's brain.’
‘But hospital staff members determined that could not possibly account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the man's brain.’
February 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
‘Mexican immigrant was taken to a Minneapolis hospital after bones in his face and skull were broken while in federal custody.’
‘But hospital staff members determined that could not possibly account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the man's brain.’
‘But hospital staff members determined that could not possibly account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the man's brain.’
How quaint. In British politics, there apparently is still a sense of shame. There's not a single Trumpist politician who cares one iota about embarrassing their party -- their dear leader is an embarrassment to the entire nation and they simply can't see it.
BREAKING: Peter Mandelson resigns from Labour to avoid causing "further embarrassment" to party as result of Epstein links.
February 2, 2026 at 2:01 AM
How quaint. In British politics, there apparently is still a sense of shame. There's not a single Trumpist politician who cares one iota about embarrassing their party -- their dear leader is an embarrassment to the entire nation and they simply can't see it.
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A reminder that the Kennedy Center is the literal and legal and congressional designated presidential memorial to JFK. This would be like Trump tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build something “better.”
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM
A reminder that the Kennedy Center is the literal and legal and congressional designated presidential memorial to JFK. This would be like Trump tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build something “better.”
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Also, catch Garrett talking about ICE on the latest episode of the Political Scene. As clear and incisive as ever. www.newyorker.com/podcast/poli...
The Political Scene Podcast
Discussions about politics and more.
www.newyorker.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Also, catch Garrett talking about ICE on the latest episode of the Political Scene. As clear and incisive as ever. www.newyorker.com/podcast/poli...
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Yeah, Miller talks about this like it's bad and not the awesomest thing about America.
February 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Yeah, Miller talks about this like it's bad and not the awesomest thing about America.
Yes, yes, we all know the positive case for birthright citizenship, Mr Miller. But thanks for laying it out so concisely.
February 1, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Yes, yes, we all know the positive case for birthright citizenship, Mr Miller. But thanks for laying it out so concisely.
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I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
Accountability for ICE and CBP
However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
This is beyond inhumane. If this treatment is deserved by the "worst of the worst," why was this alleged awful offender released without restraint? And if she was released because there were no legal grounds to hold her, on what legal grounds was she treated like an animal??
“You are good to go.” Good to go?!?!
This is what ICE tells a young woman they tossed out into dangerously freezing temperatures after four agonizing days in detention at Whipple.
Today’s front page Strib report: www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
This is what ICE tells a young woman they tossed out into dangerously freezing temperatures after four agonizing days in detention at Whipple.
Today’s front page Strib report: www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
February 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This is beyond inhumane. If this treatment is deserved by the "worst of the worst," why was this alleged awful offender released without restraint? And if she was released because there were no legal grounds to hold her, on what legal grounds was she treated like an animal??
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Are we just not going to talk about dementia?
February 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Are we just not going to talk about dementia?
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Buried in this article is the astonishing news that "Across the state Democrats have recruited candidates to run in all 150 state House districts, 16 state Senate districts and every other state and federal contest on the ballot". G-d bless Texas, get on their level.
Breaking: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset.
Democrat wins special election for red Texas Senate seat
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
www.texastribune.org
February 1, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Buried in this article is the astonishing news that "Across the state Democrats have recruited candidates to run in all 150 state House districts, 16 state Senate districts and every other state and federal contest on the ballot". G-d bless Texas, get on their level.
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One Battle After Another. This time the Save Act must be stopped. Could potentially eliminate 69 million women from voting.
I've been posting about this for a long time. Time to raise awareness again: the SAVE Act would disenfranchise tens of millions of American women (including myself) whose legal names do not match the names on their birth certificates.
Lawyers say a Real ID DL wouldn't suffice to be able to vote.
Lawyers say a Real ID DL wouldn't suffice to be able to vote.
This one weird trick could stop US women from voting | Arwa Mahdawi
The Save Act – which would do the opposite of its title – could have a huge impact on the midterm elections
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:40 PM
One Battle After Another. This time the Save Act must be stopped. Could potentially eliminate 69 million women from voting.