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For reference, Minneapolis's "Metro Surge" was 25x larger than Chicago's Midway Blitz - ten times as many agents in a city almost a third the size.
The Springfield metro is only 136,000 people. A 1000-agent surge will be the equivalent of TWO HUNDRED MIDWAY BLITZES at once. Utter insanity.
The Springfield metro is only 136,000 people. A 1000-agent surge will be the equivalent of TWO HUNDRED MIDWAY BLITZES at once. Utter insanity.
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM
For reference, Minneapolis's "Metro Surge" was 25x larger than Chicago's Midway Blitz - ten times as many agents in a city almost a third the size.
The Springfield metro is only 136,000 people. A 1000-agent surge will be the equivalent of TWO HUNDRED MIDWAY BLITZES at once. Utter insanity.
The Springfield metro is only 136,000 people. A 1000-agent surge will be the equivalent of TWO HUNDRED MIDWAY BLITZES at once. Utter insanity.
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Every time a foreign country gets Trump angry, he threatens to hit us with another big tax hike.
Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian imports would cause a $300B tax hike, roughly $2.4K per household. @deanbaker13.bsky.social says this will hit American pockets hard, as 96% of Trump’s tariffs are paid by US citizens and businesses.
https://bit.ly/4kd2hph
https://bit.ly/4kd2hph
January 29, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Every time a foreign country gets Trump angry, he threatens to hit us with another big tax hike.
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If it becomes law, Senate Bill 747, also called the No Kings Act, would allow Californians to sue U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and other federal agency officials for unlawful behavior.
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Legislature moves forward bill to hold federal officers liable for unconstitutional conduct - Local News Matters
Legislation introduced by Bay Area lawmakers that would hold federal officers liable for unconstitutional behavior moved forward in the state The California Senate advanced the No Kings Act, a…
localnewsmatters.org
January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
If it becomes law, Senate Bill 747, also called the No Kings Act, would allow Californians to sue U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and other federal agency officials for unlawful behavior.
localnewsmatters.org/2026/01/28/n...
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Any Congressmember who votes for a single dollar for any of these agencies is a monster.
Ramos’ mother addressed his deteriorating health earlier this week:
“Liam is getting sick because the food they receive is not of good quality,” she told MPR News on Monday. “He has stomach pain, he’s vomiting, he has a fever and he no longer wants to eat.”
“Liam is getting sick because the food they receive is not of good quality,” she told MPR News on Monday. “He has stomach pain, he’s vomiting, he has a fever and he no longer wants to eat.”
January 29, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Any Congressmember who votes for a single dollar for any of these agencies is a monster.
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👀 Judge Magnuson, the one federal judge in Minnesota who has sided with the Trump administraton's detention policies, reject's ICE's indefinite detention of a Somali woman — who had a stroke while in custody.
She was admitted as a refugee two years ago.
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She was admitted as a refugee two years ago.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:24 AM
👀 Judge Magnuson, the one federal judge in Minnesota who has sided with the Trump administraton's detention policies, reject's ICE's indefinite detention of a Somali woman — who had a stroke while in custody.
She was admitted as a refugee two years ago.
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She was admitted as a refugee two years ago.
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To add to the sand discourse, I’d like to say a hearty Fuck You to this asshole who illegally drove FIVE MILES ACROSS the EUREKA DUNES in Death Valley wilderness. I hope they’re identified and brought to justice soon.
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
'Please help': Photos show Death Valley destruction from white Toyota
A California vehicle illegally went off road in Death Valley National Park.
www.sfgate.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:27 PM
To add to the sand discourse, I’d like to say a hearty Fuck You to this asshole who illegally drove FIVE MILES ACROSS the EUREKA DUNES in Death Valley wilderness. I hope they’re identified and brought to justice soon.
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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The special interests and elites are going to come after us. They’ll do everything they can to keep Ashley Moody in their pockets, doing their bidding in DC. I’m counting on people like you to chip in to win this fight:
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January 29, 2026 at 12:01 AM
The special interests and elites are going to come after us. They’ll do everything they can to keep Ashley Moody in their pockets, doing their bidding in DC. I’m counting on people like you to chip in to win this fight:
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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I am running for Bexar County District Attorney to be on this list
Nine DAs are coalescing to work on prosecuting federal agents for 'overreach':
—L. Krasner in Philly
—J. Creuzot in Dallas
—M. Moriarty in Minneapolis
—L. Conover in Tucson
—S. Descano in Fairfax (VA)
—R. Fatehi in Norfolk (VA)
—S. Morales in Portsmouth (VA)
—P. Dehghani-Tafti in Arlington (VA)
—L. Krasner in Philly
—J. Creuzot in Dallas
—M. Moriarty in Minneapolis
—L. Conover in Tucson
—S. Descano in Fairfax (VA)
—R. Fatehi in Norfolk (VA)
—S. Morales in Portsmouth (VA)
—P. Dehghani-Tafti in Arlington (VA)
January 28, 2026 at 2:09 AM
I am running for Bexar County District Attorney to be on this list
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As predicted on Feb. 5, 2025: open.substack.com/pub/lucid/p/...
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 AM
As predicted on Feb. 5, 2025: open.substack.com/pub/lucid/p/...
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Ninety percent of CDC's vaccine related surveillance databases stopped updating.
🧪Why do we need regularly updated databases? So experts can track infections.
The public gets access to graphs like this & can see show vaccines have positively impacted our lives & improved our quality of life.
🧪Why do we need regularly updated databases? So experts can track infections.
The public gets access to graphs like this & can see show vaccines have positively impacted our lives & improved our quality of life.
January 28, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Ninety percent of CDC's vaccine related surveillance databases stopped updating.
🧪Why do we need regularly updated databases? So experts can track infections.
The public gets access to graphs like this & can see show vaccines have positively impacted our lives & improved our quality of life.
🧪Why do we need regularly updated databases? So experts can track infections.
The public gets access to graphs like this & can see show vaccines have positively impacted our lives & improved our quality of life.
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"Every day, I wake up and see the news and I'm horrified. I think it is crazy that some people make it sound like it's acceptable, like the murder of civilians is acceptable." - Victor Wembanyama says about the killings in Minnesota
Via DonHarris4/X
Via DonHarris4/X
January 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
"Every day, I wake up and see the news and I'm horrified. I think it is crazy that some people make it sound like it's acceptable, like the murder of civilians is acceptable." - Victor Wembanyama says about the killings in Minnesota
Via DonHarris4/X
Via DonHarris4/X
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BTW, if Senate Dems want technical reforms, here's one: amend 8 USC 1357 so DHS agents do not have power to arrest without a judicial warrant unless they are GS-1811, grade of GS-13 or higher.
Real criminal investigations would be unaffected, but CBP & ICE goon squads would be severely limited.
Real criminal investigations would be unaffected, but CBP & ICE goon squads would be severely limited.
Breaking per NBC News — CBP has shot and critically wounded another person, this time in Arizona. Very few details available at this time.
One person in critical condition after being shot in incident involving Border Patrol in Arizona
The individual is in custody and receiving care, according to law enforcement.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:05 PM
BTW, if Senate Dems want technical reforms, here's one: amend 8 USC 1357 so DHS agents do not have power to arrest without a judicial warrant unless they are GS-1811, grade of GS-13 or higher.
Real criminal investigations would be unaffected, but CBP & ICE goon squads would be severely limited.
Real criminal investigations would be unaffected, but CBP & ICE goon squads would be severely limited.
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Something important to understand about ICE thugs in the Twin Cities is that they're harassing innocent kids and parents at bus stops and schools every single day. Even after the Pretti shooting. It's terrorism.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Something important to understand about ICE thugs in the Twin Cities is that they're harassing innocent kids and parents at bus stops and schools every single day. Even after the Pretti shooting. It's terrorism.
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'The lies being told about him by America’s most powerful people are flagrantly incongruous to anyone who watches the videos.'
I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.
www.theverge.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:07 PM
'The lies being told about him by America’s most powerful people are flagrantly incongruous to anyone who watches the videos.'
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"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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A mother in Arizona has also reported her child’s school also received a similar immigration questionnaire. It included a map the child is asked to color in that says where their parents came from.
January 27, 2026 at 5:22 AM
A mother in Arizona has also reported her child’s school also received a similar immigration questionnaire. It included a map the child is asked to color in that says where their parents came from.
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Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
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How much in assets do they need and how can we do that then.
IMMORAL…
This drawing was made by one of the 5 year old El Gamal twins. It shows children behind bars with the caption, “I’m 5 years old.”
An immigration judge denied them bond, citing “insufficient assets.” These children could remain in detention for years while their case is appealed.
This drawing was made by one of the 5 year old El Gamal twins. It shows children behind bars with the caption, “I’m 5 years old.”
An immigration judge denied them bond, citing “insufficient assets.” These children could remain in detention for years while their case is appealed.
January 27, 2026 at 5:24 AM
How much in assets do they need and how can we do that then.
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Pulling Bovino out of Minneapolis and replacing him with Tom Homan is like removing a rattlesnake from the bathroom and replacing it with a Cobra.
January 27, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Pulling Bovino out of Minneapolis and replacing him with Tom Homan is like removing a rattlesnake from the bathroom and replacing it with a Cobra.
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No, but seriously.
I've become single issue voter: I will only support candidates who commit to abolishing ICE before the next Presidential election. No exceptions.
January 27, 2026 at 4:23 AM
No, but seriously.