Erica
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In other words, long enough that habeas petitions can be filed on their behalf in Minnesota before they're whisked off to an immigration detention facility somewhere in the Fifth Circuit (where, under that court's current law, they wouldn't be eligible for a bond hearing).
Incredibly powerful opinion chronicling the awfulness in Whipple and the ways it interfered with the right to counsel.
One key part of the ruling (that ICE will likely appeal ASAP); Judge Brasel bars ICE from transferring anyone out of Minnesota within 72 hours of arrest.
One key part of the ruling (that ICE will likely appeal ASAP); Judge Brasel bars ICE from transferring anyone out of Minnesota within 72 hours of arrest.
February 13, 2026 at 1:03 AM
In other words, long enough that habeas petitions can be filed on their behalf in Minnesota before they're whisked off to an immigration detention facility somewhere in the Fifth Circuit (where, under that court's current law, they wouldn't be eligible for a bond hearing).
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Incredibly powerful opinion chronicling the awfulness in Whipple and the ways it interfered with the right to counsel.
One key part of the ruling (that ICE will likely appeal ASAP); Judge Brasel bars ICE from transferring anyone out of Minnesota within 72 hours of arrest.
One key part of the ruling (that ICE will likely appeal ASAP); Judge Brasel bars ICE from transferring anyone out of Minnesota within 72 hours of arrest.
February 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Incredibly powerful opinion chronicling the awfulness in Whipple and the ways it interfered with the right to counsel.
One key part of the ruling (that ICE will likely appeal ASAP); Judge Brasel bars ICE from transferring anyone out of Minnesota within 72 hours of arrest.
One key part of the ruling (that ICE will likely appeal ASAP); Judge Brasel bars ICE from transferring anyone out of Minnesota within 72 hours of arrest.
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How Trump's withdrawal from Minneapolis is being covered abroad.
In Le Monde, the lead French daily, the homepage article starts with:
"Two people dead, thousands arrested, two cities shaken, and Donald Trump defeated."
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
In Le Monde, the lead French daily, the homepage article starts with:
"Two people dead, thousands arrested, two cities shaken, and Donald Trump defeated."
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
February 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
How Trump's withdrawal from Minneapolis is being covered abroad.
In Le Monde, the lead French daily, the homepage article starts with:
"Two people dead, thousands arrested, two cities shaken, and Donald Trump defeated."
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
In Le Monde, the lead French daily, the homepage article starts with:
"Two people dead, thousands arrested, two cities shaken, and Donald Trump defeated."
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
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Despite what people are claiming, ICE is still actively threatening the safety and well-being of Minnesotans. Their disregard for the lives of the people of the Twin Cities is evident. These agents are a threat to all of us, and they must leave Minnesota.
February 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Despite what people are claiming, ICE is still actively threatening the safety and well-being of Minnesotans. Their disregard for the lives of the people of the Twin Cities is evident. These agents are a threat to all of us, and they must leave Minnesota.
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Today, ICE engaged in a dangerous, high-speed chase in Saint Paul. Their recklessness and disdain for the safety of our residents led directly to a multi-car collision, even if ICE vehicles weren't the ones to hit other cars.
February 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Today, ICE engaged in a dangerous, high-speed chase in Saint Paul. Their recklessness and disdain for the safety of our residents led directly to a multi-car collision, even if ICE vehicles weren't the ones to hit other cars.
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Reposting my roundup of the queerest stories from the first five days of the Olympics with a correction! It's free! Please read it!
all the gay news & gossip (so far) from milano cortina
a queer olympics roundup
www.thefrankiedlc.news
February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Reposting my roundup of the queerest stories from the first five days of the Olympics with a correction! It's free! Please read it!
Will be interesting to see what Lindsay does (or does not).
February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Will be interesting to see what Lindsay does (or does not).
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We are witnessing how governing bodies and decision makers in sport choose to politicize, permit expression and/or activism. We are also witnessing how they conveniently ignore or ban it.
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
We are witnessing how governing bodies and decision makers in sport choose to politicize, permit expression and/or activism. We are also witnessing how they conveniently ignore or ban it.
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The International Olympic Committee has told a Ukrainian skeleton athlete he cannot wear a helmet that commemorates the lives of Ukrainian athletes lost since Russia’s invasion in competition at the Winter Games, saying it breaks Olympic rules on neutrality.
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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While watching the medal ceremony for team figure skating the other day, I missed (or they didn't show?) who was the elderly black woman amongst the dignitaries who get to hand out the medals and stuffies. This is her! Legend! www.anitadefrantz.com/about.html
About
ANITA L. DEFRANTZ is a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and was elected for a second term as a Vice President in 2017. She serves on the Legal Affairs Commission of the IOC, which.....
www.anitadefrantz.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
While watching the medal ceremony for team figure skating the other day, I missed (or they didn't show?) who was the elderly black woman amongst the dignitaries who get to hand out the medals and stuffies. This is her! Legend! www.anitadefrantz.com/about.html
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ICE is recording observers and observers are recording ICE. If someone slashed a tire, the video would be out already. ICE and DHS LIE.
-No one saw anyone slash a tire. One of their vehicles had a flat for sure, but no proof anyone slashed it. There were a million people around, including agents in the car.
-There were no protestors, only observers.
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-There were no protestors, only observers.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
ICE is recording observers and observers are recording ICE. If someone slashed a tire, the video would be out already. ICE and DHS LIE.
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This is what I caught the tail of yesterday.
Untrue claims by the SLP PD:
-If ICE was "conducting an operation" it was to drive around these apartments during the time kids are getting off buses and scaring people.
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Untrue claims by the SLP PD:
-If ICE was "conducting an operation" it was to drive around these apartments during the time kids are getting off buses and scaring people.
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ICE requests police aid as large crowd responds in Hopkins, then St. Louis Park
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/ice-requests-police-aid-as-large-crowd-responds-in-hopkins-then-st-louis-park
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/ice-requests-police-aid-as-large-crowd-responds-in-hopkins-then-st-louis-park
February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Twin Cities home builders are falling behind schedule as the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota has fueled a shortage of roofing, drywall and other construction workers, according to developers and real estate agents.
Twin Cities immigration crackdown delays home construction, slows real estate market
As immigrant workers move or stay home, a shortage of workers in the trades also is affecting the existing home market and rental owners.
www.startribune.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Twin Cities home builders are falling behind schedule as the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota has fueled a shortage of roofing, drywall and other construction workers, according to developers and real estate agents.
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Everyone celebrating or encouraging athletes in men’s sports for coming out post-Heated Rivalry need to understand the context the show exists in. This soccer ref went viral for proposing to his fiancé on the pitch & then they were assaulted in their home after receiving threats.
Bi Soccer Referee Pascal Kaiser Attacked Following Viral Public Proposal
Kaiser said that he had received threats containing his address.
www.them.us
February 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Everyone celebrating or encouraging athletes in men’s sports for coming out post-Heated Rivalry need to understand the context the show exists in. This soccer ref went viral for proposing to his fiancé on the pitch & then they were assaulted in their home after receiving threats.
Pretty sure even if they're immediately deleting your data now, or not transferring that data off your device now… they will definitely renege in the future.
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
buff.ly
February 9, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Pretty sure even if they're immediately deleting your data now, or not transferring that data off your device now… they will definitely renege in the future.
I’d absolutely watch Ilona Maher throw Simone Biles across the ice.
February 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I’d absolutely watch Ilona Maher throw Simone Biles across the ice.
I would watch the shit out of this.
The obvious solution to lack of men in pairs/ice dance is to let same sex teams compete.
February 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I would watch the shit out of this.
Such a specific resistance/WNBA fan Venn diagram.
February 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Such a specific resistance/WNBA fan Venn diagram.
How many people observing this action would have also clocked if the dildos had all been neon green?
H/t @jollygoodginger.bsky.social, OPERATION DILDO BLITZ IS A GO
February 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
How many people observing this action would have also clocked if the dildos had all been neon green?
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I have great admiration for Lindsey Vonn. She went for it. She earned that right based on her results. And she earned the right to choose to put her body under any strain. Of course there is hubris in her decision but there is also no greatness without that self-belief.
February 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I have great admiration for Lindsey Vonn. She went for it. She earned that right based on her results. And she earned the right to choose to put her body under any strain. Of course there is hubris in her decision but there is also no greatness without that self-belief.