Ruth Delgado
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This MONDAY: ICE out of Child Care and Schools Emergency Call! Nov. 10th at 8pm ET, join us to hear how we can organize to protect our children and care workers/teachers! 👉: bit.ly/ice-OUT
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This MONDAY: ICE out of Child Care and Schools Emergency Call! Nov. 10th at 8pm ET, join us to hear how we can organize to protect our children and care workers/teachers! 👉: bit.ly/ice-OUT
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My great, great grandpa was one of those German immigrants. He fought for the Ohio Cavalry on the Union side.
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
My great, great grandpa was one of those German immigrants. He fought for the Ohio Cavalry on the Union side.
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During the Civil War, more than 20% of Union soldiers were also foreign-born, mostly from Germany and Ireland. During World War I, approximately half a million immigrants were serving in the US military. “Foreigners have continued to serve in significant numbers since World War II.” #VeteransDay
In fact, immigrant service members fought in major conflicts since our country’s founding. “Hundreds of thousands of immigrants pledged to defend the United States with their lives in the Civil War, both World Wars, and conflicts like those in Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq.” #VeteransDay
new from @tusk81.bsky.social:
Veteran’s Day can’t be properly observed without also noting the vast, heroic contributions of immigrant service members to the United States military.
Unfortunately, our nation has not always given its service members the respect they deserve.
Veteran’s Day can’t be properly observed without also noting the vast, heroic contributions of immigrant service members to the United States military.
Unfortunately, our nation has not always given its service members the respect they deserve.
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
During the Civil War, more than 20% of Union soldiers were also foreign-born, mostly from Germany and Ireland. During World War I, approximately half a million immigrants were serving in the US military. “Foreigners have continued to serve in significant numbers since World War II.” #VeteransDay
"When I picked my granddaughter from the federal agents, she had a dirty diaper, a bruise on her face, and was developing a rash," Maria Avalos said in a statement after her son was released.
"I fear for my grandkids growing up in a country that targets and profiles dark-skinned people."
"I fear for my grandkids growing up in a country that targets and profiles dark-skinned people."
Viral Videos Show Toddlers Caught Up in ICE Arrests
Children are increasingly coming into harm’s way as immigration agents step up aggressive arrests and raids across the country.
time.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"When I picked my granddaughter from the federal agents, she had a dirty diaper, a bruise on her face, and was developing a rash," Maria Avalos said in a statement after her son was released.
"I fear for my grandkids growing up in a country that targets and profiles dark-skinned people."
"I fear for my grandkids growing up in a country that targets and profiles dark-skinned people."
THIS IS NOT NORMAL.
Pepper-spraying a one-year-old isn't a public safety policy, it's an act of terror.
Pepper-spraying a one-year-old isn't a public safety policy, it's an act of terror.
📍 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐎, 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒:
A viral video appears to show an ICE agent throwing pepper spray into a car with a toddler inside while the family attempted to leave a parking lot. #AbuseofPowerWatch
A viral video appears to show an ICE agent throwing pepper spray into a car with a toddler inside while the family attempted to leave a parking lot. #AbuseofPowerWatch
ICE throws pepper spray into car with toddler inside, video appears to show
Assistant Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin denied the use of pepper spray in a social media post.
www.newsweek.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
THIS IS NOT NORMAL.
Pepper-spraying a one-year-old isn't a public safety policy, it's an act of terror.
Pepper-spraying a one-year-old isn't a public safety policy, it's an act of terror.
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📍 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐎, 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒:
A viral video appears to show an ICE agent throwing pepper spray into a car with a toddler inside while the family attempted to leave a parking lot. #AbuseofPowerWatch
A viral video appears to show an ICE agent throwing pepper spray into a car with a toddler inside while the family attempted to leave a parking lot. #AbuseofPowerWatch
ICE throws pepper spray into car with toddler inside, video appears to show
Assistant Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin denied the use of pepper spray in a social media post.
www.newsweek.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
📍 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐎, 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒:
A viral video appears to show an ICE agent throwing pepper spray into a car with a toddler inside while the family attempted to leave a parking lot. #AbuseofPowerWatch
A viral video appears to show an ICE agent throwing pepper spray into a car with a toddler inside while the family attempted to leave a parking lot. #AbuseofPowerWatch
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"Ceisler hopes officials in other parts of the country are watching. “It sends a message to elected public safety leaders across the country that partnering with ICE is a loser in any district that’s remotely a swing district,” he said."
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"Ceisler hopes officials in other parts of the country are watching. “It sends a message to elected public safety leaders across the country that partnering with ICE is a loser in any district that’s remotely a swing district,” he said."
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
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I want to thank my friend Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman for 50+ years of fearless service to the people of New Jersey. Bonnie has been a relentless champion for our nation’s working families at every stage of her career.
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I want to thank my friend Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman for 50+ years of fearless service to the people of New Jersey. Bonnie has been a relentless champion for our nation’s working families at every stage of her career.
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This past weekend, after historic voter turnout hundreds of New Jerseyans gathered in Jersey City to demand concrete action to protect families, stop ICE abductions & provide real opportunities to thrive.
✅Pass the Immigrant Trust Act NOW!
✅Divest from Palantir NOW!
✅Pass the Immigrant Trust Act NOW!
✅Divest from Palantir NOW!
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This past weekend, after historic voter turnout hundreds of New Jerseyans gathered in Jersey City to demand concrete action to protect families, stop ICE abductions & provide real opportunities to thrive.
✅Pass the Immigrant Trust Act NOW!
✅Divest from Palantir NOW!
✅Pass the Immigrant Trust Act NOW!
✅Divest from Palantir NOW!
Thank you @repbonnie.bsky.social for your years of dedicated service and for always fighting the good fight.
Your leadership has left New Jersey stronger.
Your leadership has left New Jersey stronger.
Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, who is the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress, announces she won't seek reelection. Watson Coleman, who is 80, leaves behind a seat that, per calculations by The Downballot, favored Kamala Harris 61-37. www.the-downballot.com/p/the-downba...
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Thank you @repbonnie.bsky.social for your years of dedicated service and for always fighting the good fight.
Your leadership has left New Jersey stronger.
Your leadership has left New Jersey stronger.
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Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, who is the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress, announces she won't seek reelection. Watson Coleman, who is 80, leaves behind a seat that, per calculations by The Downballot, favored Kamala Harris 61-37. www.the-downballot.com/p/the-downba...
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, who is the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress, announces she won't seek reelection. Watson Coleman, who is 80, leaves behind a seat that, per calculations by The Downballot, favored Kamala Harris 61-37. www.the-downballot.com/p/the-downba...
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Just so completely out of touch with the millions of everyday people who showed up for No Kings and for our blowout night last Tuesday.
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Just so completely out of touch with the millions of everyday people who showed up for No Kings and for our blowout night last Tuesday.
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I can’t support this bill. It doesn’t meet the urgency of the moment and deliver actual relief that can pass both chambers of Congress.
I’ve been clear that we need real action to stop the devastating health care cost increases that are hurting millions of families. 1/2
I’ve been clear that we need real action to stop the devastating health care cost increases that are hurting millions of families. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I can’t support this bill. It doesn’t meet the urgency of the moment and deliver actual relief that can pass both chambers of Congress.
I’ve been clear that we need real action to stop the devastating health care cost increases that are hurting millions of families. 1/2
I’ve been clear that we need real action to stop the devastating health care cost increases that are hurting millions of families. 1/2
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As I've always said, I will not support a government funding bill that continues to raise our costs, jeopardizes our health care, and hurts the people of my state.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
As I've always said, I will not support a government funding bill that continues to raise our costs, jeopardizes our health care, and hurts the people of my state.
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This is not a deal, it’s a surrender to Trump. Senate Democrats should reject this plan that does nothing to prevent healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for millions of Americans. I’ll be a HELL NO in the House.
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This is not a deal, it’s a surrender to Trump. Senate Democrats should reject this plan that does nothing to prevent healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for millions of Americans. I’ll be a HELL NO in the House.
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“Voters made it clear: the American people want leadership with a backbone. And at a critical moment when they need leaders to stay strong under pressure, the Senate is on the brink of caving on a bill that the American people can't afford.”
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
“Voters made it clear: the American people want leadership with a backbone. And at a critical moment when they need leaders to stay strong under pressure, the Senate is on the brink of caving on a bill that the American people can't afford.”
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This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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My statement on the proposed Senate deal
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
My statement on the proposed Senate deal
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November 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
📢 It's time for New Jersey to stand on business and PASS the Immigrant Trust Act!
We must protect our immigrant neighbors, friends, and family from this administration's cruel agenda.
🗓️ TOMORROW, November 8th
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Grundy Park, Jersey City
We must protect our immigrant neighbors, friends, and family from this administration's cruel agenda.
🗓️ TOMORROW, November 8th
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Grundy Park, Jersey City
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
📢 It's time for New Jersey to stand on business and PASS the Immigrant Trust Act!
We must protect our immigrant neighbors, friends, and family from this administration's cruel agenda.
🗓️ TOMORROW, November 8th
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Grundy Park, Jersey City
We must protect our immigrant neighbors, friends, and family from this administration's cruel agenda.
🗓️ TOMORROW, November 8th
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Grundy Park, Jersey City
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What happens when you negotiate with Republicans on winning issues for your base/party?
Let me tell you dear reader ⬇️
americasvoice.org/blog/immigra...
Let me tell you dear reader ⬇️
americasvoice.org/blog/immigra...
Immigration 101: Who is John Cornyn and What is the Cornyn Con? - America's Voice
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), the center of the Cornyn Con, always says the right things on immigration, but never takes action.
americasvoice.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
What happens when you negotiate with Republicans on winning issues for your base/party?
Let me tell you dear reader ⬇️
americasvoice.org/blog/immigra...
Let me tell you dear reader ⬇️
americasvoice.org/blog/immigra...
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My hometown doesn't fuck around!
Maine rejected a ballot measure that’d have restricted mail voting and imposed voter ID.
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
Five Ways Tuesday’s Results Will Affect Voting Rules and Democracy - Bolts
From felony disenfranchisement and mail-voting to mid-decade gerrymanders, Tuesday delivered verdicts on election law across these five states.
boltsmag.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
My hometown doesn't fuck around!
As @tusk81.bsky.social wrote, "During the past several weeks alone, we’ve seen mass deportation agents operate with an accelerated ruthlessness and impunity"
And that was before ICE showed up at a daycare w/o a warrant.
When Trump said they "haven’t gone far enough," this is exactly what he meant.
And that was before ICE showed up at a daycare w/o a warrant.
When Trump said they "haven’t gone far enough," this is exactly what he meant.
November 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
As @tusk81.bsky.social wrote, "During the past several weeks alone, we’ve seen mass deportation agents operate with an accelerated ruthlessness and impunity"
And that was before ICE showed up at a daycare w/o a warrant.
When Trump said they "haven’t gone far enough," this is exactly what he meant.
And that was before ICE showed up at a daycare w/o a warrant.
When Trump said they "haven’t gone far enough," this is exactly what he meant.
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Don't forget that just this past week, Trump said these raids are not going far enough.
Mother speaks out after ICE raids #Chicago day care center.
“They are coming for all our children!”
#immigration
“They are coming for all our children!”
#immigration
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Don't forget that just this past week, Trump said these raids are not going far enough.