Jackie Gardina
@jackiegardina.bsky.social
Higher ed supporter, podcast host, and a law and politics junkie with a social justice focus. *All opinions are my own
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Jackie Gardina
@jackiegardina.bsky.social
· Mar 23
Perkins Coie’s response to the unlawful Executive Order targeting the firm
The order violates core constitutional protections, including the rights to free speech and due process, and undermines all clients’ right to select counsel of their choice.
www.perkinscoiefacts.com
I'm starting a thread with the legal profession's response to President Trump's attacks on it. Please feel free to add any that I miss.
I'll start with Perkins Coie's response.They have created an entire website so that we can follow along. 1/
www.perkinscoiefacts.com?gad_source=1...
I'll start with Perkins Coie's response.They have created an entire website so that we can follow along. 1/
www.perkinscoiefacts.com?gad_source=1...
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ICE kidnapped 5 people from my community this morning. I don’t live in Minneapolis. I live in LA County. They’re still here and their still brutalizing.
January 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM
ICE kidnapped 5 people from my community this morning. I don’t live in Minneapolis. I live in LA County. They’re still here and their still brutalizing.
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BILLY BRAGG - CITY OF HEROES
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
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January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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In Printz v. United States, #SCOTUS held that the Constitution bars the federal government from forcing or otherwise compelling local or state governments to enforce federal law.
The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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January 28, 2026 at 1:41 PM
In Printz v. United States, #SCOTUS held that the Constitution bars the federal government from forcing or otherwise compelling local or state governments to enforce federal law.
The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
tile.loc.gov/storage-serv...
The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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Grateful to AGB for hosting me and others on thinking about how to advance higher education in this moment. Register here for tomorrow's webinar.
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Align. Advocate. Act: Collective Strategies for Higher Education Leadership
In this webinar, Dr. Mike Gavin, founder of Education4All, will share his insights from Education4All’s collaborative initiatives...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Grateful to AGB for hosting me and others on thinking about how to advance higher education in this moment. Register here for tomorrow's webinar.
agb.org/events/webin...
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"In this country, we don’t enforce the law by breaking the law."
Judge Dalton Jr. to US Attorney regarding the detainer of a teenager lawfully in the US by ICE.
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Judge Dalton Jr. to US Attorney regarding the detainer of a teenager lawfully in the US by ICE.
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Order – #15 in Gimenez Rivero v. Mina (Orange County) (M.D. Fla., 6:26-cv-00066) – CourtListener.com
ORDER. The Petition 1 and Motion 4 are GRANTED. Respondents are PERMANENTLY RESTRAINED AND ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner under 8 U.S.C. § 1225. Respondents are TEMPORARILY RESTRAINED AND ENJOINED...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:10 AM
"In this country, we don’t enforce the law by breaking the law."
Judge Dalton Jr. to US Attorney regarding the detainer of a teenager lawfully in the US by ICE.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge Dalton Jr. to US Attorney regarding the detainer of a teenager lawfully in the US by ICE.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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NY/DC corridor media speeding right to the absolution of Trump and missing the fact that nothing has changed in Minnesota, despite his alleged change in tone
A reminder that ICE hasn’t slowed down in Minneapolis at all.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
January 27, 2026 at 10:33 PM
NY/DC corridor media speeding right to the absolution of Trump and missing the fact that nothing has changed in Minnesota, despite his alleged change in tone
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A reminder that ICE hasn’t slowed down in Minneapolis at all.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
January 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
A reminder that ICE hasn’t slowed down in Minneapolis at all.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
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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 4:45 PM
I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
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And to the great frustration of King and others, it worked!
There was never a breakthrough in Albany the way there was in earlier and later campaigns, because Pritchett showed too much discipline.
There was never a breakthrough in Albany the way there was in earlier and later campaigns, because Pritchett showed too much discipline.
January 27, 2026 at 12:38 AM
And to the great frustration of King and others, it worked!
There was never a breakthrough in Albany the way there was in earlier and later campaigns, because Pritchett showed too much discipline.
There was never a breakthrough in Albany the way there was in earlier and later campaigns, because Pritchett showed too much discipline.
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Prichett decided rather than crack down with violence, he would "kill them with kindness."
He arrested people for violating segregation orders, but he ordered all his men to act professionally and peacefully and he refrained from making inflammatory comments in the press or egging on the KKK.
He arrested people for violating segregation orders, but he ordered all his men to act professionally and peacefully and he refrained from making inflammatory comments in the press or egging on the KKK.
January 27, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Prichett decided rather than crack down with violence, he would "kill them with kindness."
He arrested people for violating segregation orders, but he ordered all his men to act professionally and peacefully and he refrained from making inflammatory comments in the press or egging on the KKK.
He arrested people for violating segregation orders, but he ordered all his men to act professionally and peacefully and he refrained from making inflammatory comments in the press or egging on the KKK.
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One of the lesser-discussed campaigns of the civil rights era was the one MLK led in Albany, Georgia, in 1962-1963.
The sheriff there, a man named Laurie Pritchett, was radically different from most sheriffs of his time and place. He actually studied the civil rights movement and took it seriously
The sheriff there, a man named Laurie Pritchett, was radically different from most sheriffs of his time and place. He actually studied the civil rights movement and took it seriously
January 27, 2026 at 12:33 AM
One of the lesser-discussed campaigns of the civil rights era was the one MLK led in Albany, Georgia, in 1962-1963.
The sheriff there, a man named Laurie Pritchett, was radically different from most sheriffs of his time and place. He actually studied the civil rights movement and took it seriously
The sheriff there, a man named Laurie Pritchett, was radically different from most sheriffs of his time and place. He actually studied the civil rights movement and took it seriously
If you want to learn more about @alliancehighered.bsky.social join @michaelhgavin.bsky.social on Thursday 1/29 to discuss the new organization and the importance of supporting for higher education
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January 27, 2026 at 3:48 PM
If you want to learn more about @alliancehighered.bsky.social join @michaelhgavin.bsky.social on Thursday 1/29 to discuss the new organization and the importance of supporting for higher education
agb.org/events/webin...
agb.org/events/webin...
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Higher ed is where we name who we are and dream of who we want to become. That dream is under threat. I’m proud to introduce the @alliancehighered.bsky.social and humbled to serve as its inaugural president. Join the movement in support opportunity and democracy: allianceforhighered.org
The Alliance
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January 27, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Higher ed is where we name who we are and dream of who we want to become. That dream is under threat. I’m proud to introduce the @alliancehighered.bsky.social and humbled to serve as its inaugural president. Join the movement in support opportunity and democracy: allianceforhighered.org
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Higher education should be a place where everyone is welcome, supported, and safe. But that vision is under threat and we must defend it — together. The Alliance is a new coalition protecting and promoting higher ed as a pillar of democracy. Joining the movement: allianceforhighered.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Higher education should be a place where everyone is welcome, supported, and safe. But that vision is under threat and we must defend it — together. The Alliance is a new coalition protecting and promoting higher ed as a pillar of democracy. Joining the movement: allianceforhighered.org
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As a reminder, before Trump even took office, Bovino used his violence against farmworkers in Kern County. Now he's back there.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/u...
Before Urban Raids, Border Patrol Tested Tactics in California Farm Country
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:46 PM
As a reminder, before Trump even took office, Bovino used his violence against farmworkers in Kern County. Now he's back there.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/u...
Just a reminder: Two years ago, Congress had a bipartisan immigration bill ready to go under Biden and Trump killed it. 1/
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Republicans kill border bill in a sign of Trump's strength and McConnell's waning influence
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell encouraged GOP senators to pass an immigration and Ukraine aid deal. Just four of them supported it. In the end, even he voted no.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Just a reminder: Two years ago, Congress had a bipartisan immigration bill ready to go under Biden and Trump killed it. 1/
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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If I'd gone into a coma on Jan. 6 (the day before Renee Good was murdered), and I woke up this morning, and you told me that Trump was sending Tom Homan to Minnesota, and it was intended as a moderating, calming move...let's just say I'd have questions.
January 27, 2026 at 11:42 AM
If I'd gone into a coma on Jan. 6 (the day before Renee Good was murdered), and I woke up this morning, and you told me that Trump was sending Tom Homan to Minnesota, and it was intended as a moderating, calming move...let's just say I'd have questions.
"Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve. The multiracial community in Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not. It held until Bovino was forced out of the Twin Cities with his long coat between his legs." @adamserwer.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM
"Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve. The multiracial community in Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not. It held until Bovino was forced out of the Twin Cities with his long coat between his legs." @adamserwer.bsky.social
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In my public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe” (www.ricksteves.com/fascism), we learn from Europeans whose families lived through fascism that a strong democracy requires vigilant and engaged citizens. We are all participants, we are all responsible, and freedom isn’t guaranteed.
September 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
In my public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe” (www.ricksteves.com/fascism), we learn from Europeans whose families lived through fascism that a strong democracy requires vigilant and engaged citizens. We are all participants, we are all responsible, and freedom isn’t guaranteed.
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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I want to expand on something Steve's piece mentioned:
Not only is federal prosecution a nonstarter in this environment, the Supreme Court made even civil recourse unavailable at the fed level, too
one of my first published pieces was on this exact subject
www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020...
Not only is federal prosecution a nonstarter in this environment, the Supreme Court made even civil recourse unavailable at the fed level, too
one of my first published pieces was on this exact subject
www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020...
January 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM
I want to expand on something Steve's piece mentioned:
Not only is federal prosecution a nonstarter in this environment, the Supreme Court made even civil recourse unavailable at the fed level, too
one of my first published pieces was on this exact subject
www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020...
Not only is federal prosecution a nonstarter in this environment, the Supreme Court made even civil recourse unavailable at the fed level, too
one of my first published pieces was on this exact subject
www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020...
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“At least 32 people died in ICE custody last year, as fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti spur national outrage.” people.com/deaths-ice-c...
At Least 32 People Died in ICE Custody Last Year, as Fatal Shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti Spur National Outrage
The deaths occurred during a year of intensified immigration enforcement and preceded recent fatal encounters involving federal agents.
people.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM
“At least 32 people died in ICE custody last year, as fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti spur national outrage.” people.com/deaths-ice-c...
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As we continue to mourn the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, we also must lift the stories of the 32 people who died in ICE custody just last year.
In December, 6 people died in ICE’s custody — the deadliest month in the history of the agency.
It is shameful, and it must end.
In December, 6 people died in ICE’s custody — the deadliest month in the history of the agency.
It is shameful, and it must end.
January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
As we continue to mourn the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, we also must lift the stories of the 32 people who died in ICE custody just last year.
In December, 6 people died in ICE’s custody — the deadliest month in the history of the agency.
It is shameful, and it must end.
In December, 6 people died in ICE’s custody — the deadliest month in the history of the agency.
It is shameful, and it must end.
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My colleagues and I at the University of Minnesota Law School signed this open letter opposing ICE in the Twin Cities. Take a look and feel free to share.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Open Letter to Minnesota Law CommunityJanuary 25
January 25, 2026 To the Minnesota Law Community: We, the undersigned faculty of the University of Minnesota Law School, write in our individual capacities to address the federal government's ongoin...
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January 26, 2026 at 1:49 PM
My colleagues and I at the University of Minnesota Law School signed this open letter opposing ICE in the Twin Cities. Take a look and feel free to share.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Do you know how immigration effects your campus? What is your governing board doing to understand it?
@presalliance.bsky.social president Miriam Feldblum joins me to discuss how trustees can navigate the intersection of immigration and higher education.
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@presalliance.bsky.social president Miriam Feldblum joins me to discuss how trustees can navigate the intersection of immigration and higher education.
agb.org/podcast/immi...
January 26, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Do you know how immigration effects your campus? What is your governing board doing to understand it?
@presalliance.bsky.social president Miriam Feldblum joins me to discuss how trustees can navigate the intersection of immigration and higher education.
agb.org/podcast/immi...
@presalliance.bsky.social president Miriam Feldblum joins me to discuss how trustees can navigate the intersection of immigration and higher education.
agb.org/podcast/immi...