Jerald Lentini
@jerald.bsky.social
Civil rights lawyer. Lead plaintiff in the 1st lawsuit against Trump, Musk and DOGE. AFSCME member. Proud progressive serving on Manchester CT’s town council and CT’s Lottery Board.
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Jerald Lentini
@jerald.bsky.social
· Nov 6
•Elected in 2023 with 5,138 votes
•Sued Trump and Musk
•Budgeted for working families
•Built new housing
•Fought ICE
•Defended abortion rights
•Opened new parks
•Re-elected on Tuesday with 7,761 votes, more than twice my closest opponent
Stand up for folks, and they’ll stand with you.
•Sued Trump and Musk
•Budgeted for working families
•Built new housing
•Fought ICE
•Defended abortion rights
•Opened new parks
•Re-elected on Tuesday with 7,761 votes, more than twice my closest opponent
Stand up for folks, and they’ll stand with you.
If you see this, post a rabbit
February 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
If you see this, post a rabbit
ICE is not a law enforcement agency; it’s a kidnapping ring.
The purpose of a system is what it does.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
The purpose of a system is what it does.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.
Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records ...
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM
ICE is not a law enforcement agency; it’s a kidnapping ring.
The purpose of a system is what it does.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
The purpose of a system is what it does.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
There are some moments when I truly wish I believed in Hell.
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
There are some moments when I truly wish I believed in Hell.
We really, really need to focus on the shocking number of cases where federal prosecutors have just straight-up lied in court filings about political targets. We’ve never had a situation where the DOJ’s credibility is this obviously shot, in multiple jurisdictions.
Bondi must go… maybe to prison.
Bondi must go… maybe to prison.
Video footage appears to contradict key aspects of a federal indictment’s descriptions of former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s actions at a protest last month inside a church in Minnesota, according to a review by The Post.
The Don Lemon indictment: Video appears to contradict key claims
A Washington Post review of videos from the protest at Minnesota’s Cities Church in January offers a detailed look at Lemon’s movements that day.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
We really, really need to focus on the shocking number of cases where federal prosecutors have just straight-up lied in court filings about political targets. We’ve never had a situation where the DOJ’s credibility is this obviously shot, in multiple jurisdictions.
Bondi must go… maybe to prison.
Bondi must go… maybe to prison.
Noem owes these men an apology and the country a resignation.
At the time, Kristi Noem called this ”an attempted murder of federal law enforcement.”
And now?
Charges dropped.
New evidence is “materially inconsistent with the allegations.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
And now?
Charges dropped.
New evidence is “materially inconsistent with the allegations.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
Prosecutor Seeks to Drop Charges Against Immigrant Shot by ICE Agent
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Noem owes these men an apology and the country a resignation.
The lovely and talented Julia Roberts
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 6:01 AM
The lovely and talented Julia Roberts
“As mankind become more liberal they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protection of civil government… I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations in examples of justice and liberality.”
February 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
“As mankind become more liberal they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protection of civil government… I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations in examples of justice and liberality.”
Impeach her. Now. I’m 100% serious. File the articles tonight. She just tried to criminally prosecute sitting members of Congress for obviously protected speech. She’s unfit to hold any office under the Constitution, and must be removed as quickly as possible.
Juries, unlike the Trump administration, are familiar with the First Amendment www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump administration fails to secure indictment in connection with Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video
President Donald Trump had accused six Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior" after they urged members of the military and intelligence communities to refuse unlawful orders.
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Impeach her. Now. I’m 100% serious. File the articles tonight. She just tried to criminally prosecute sitting members of Congress for obviously protected speech. She’s unfit to hold any office under the Constitution, and must be removed as quickly as possible.
Watch this and ask why Donald Trump had Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a minimum security facility not rated for her offender level. Ask why he wished her well. Ask why law enforcement accounts and his own stories don’t match up. Ask why his own stories have shifted so much.
Then demand answers.
Then demand answers.
I spent the morning at the DOJ looking at the unredacted Epstein files. Here are my initial thoughts and what I’ve found, so far.
Rep. Stansbury: I viewed the unredacted Esptein files earlier today
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Watch this and ask why Donald Trump had Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a minimum security facility not rated for her offender level. Ask why he wished her well. Ask why law enforcement accounts and his own stories don’t match up. Ask why his own stories have shifted so much.
Then demand answers.
Then demand answers.
Reposted by Jerald Lentini
"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
February 10, 2026 at 10:09 AM
"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
This is infrastructure. What else is that infrastructure useful for?
The state is massively expanding its ability to do something. Fundamentally, what is that thing?
No administration—Trump’s or anyone else’s—should have the ability to inflict what these would enable.
The state is massively expanding its ability to do something. Fundamentally, what is that thing?
No administration—Trump’s or anyone else’s—should have the ability to inflict what these would enable.
ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
ICE to begin detaining immigrants inside Social Circle warehouse in April
Homeland Security plans to build warehouse detention facilities in other cities being met with opposition.
www.ajc.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:55 AM
This is infrastructure. What else is that infrastructure useful for?
The state is massively expanding its ability to do something. Fundamentally, what is that thing?
No administration—Trump’s or anyone else’s—should have the ability to inflict what these would enable.
The state is massively expanding its ability to do something. Fundamentally, what is that thing?
No administration—Trump’s or anyone else’s—should have the ability to inflict what these would enable.
“Ba against da ba”
February 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
“Ba against da ba”
From a purely patriotic standpoint, I can think of few things that would improve the United States more than giving full statehood to Puerto Rico.
February 9, 2026 at 3:07 AM
From a purely patriotic standpoint, I can think of few things that would improve the United States more than giving full statehood to Puerto Rico.
I do NOT care for Mister Rogers’ music being used in commercials. Emotionally manipulate me without touching that saintly man’s legacy, you capitalist swine!
February 9, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I do NOT care for Mister Rogers’ music being used in commercials. Emotionally manipulate me without touching that saintly man’s legacy, you capitalist swine!
Did Emma Stone only agree to do a Squarespace ad if Yorgos Lanthimos was allowed to direct it?
February 9, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Did Emma Stone only agree to do a Squarespace ad if Yorgos Lanthimos was allowed to direct it?
To be clear, the only reason Donald isn’t a klansman like dear ol’ dad was is that he can’t be assed to pay dues.
Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
February 8, 2026 at 1:54 AM
To be clear, the only reason Donald isn’t a klansman like dear ol’ dad was is that he can’t be assed to pay dues.
There are many good people working at good agencies that were lumped into DHS when that golem was created by terrified lackwits in 9/11’s wake, and I feel for them. But DHS needs to be dismantled, ICE and CBP need to be abolished, and we have to make a stand here and now, for the sake of our souls.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work with Republicans and the White House.
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Secu…
trib.al
February 7, 2026 at 4:56 AM
There are many good people working at good agencies that were lumped into DHS when that golem was created by terrified lackwits in 9/11’s wake, and I feel for them. But DHS needs to be dismantled, ICE and CBP need to be abolished, and we have to make a stand here and now, for the sake of our souls.
Rosa must have a change of heart, either about keeping this unsalvagable, evil agency, or about seeking another term. As long as this is her position, I cannot and will not support her campaign for renomination. www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE'
The Connecticut U.S. representative found herself at odds with faith leaders.
www.ctpublic.org
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Rosa must have a change of heart, either about keeping this unsalvagable, evil agency, or about seeking another term. As long as this is her position, I cannot and will not support her campaign for renomination. www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
The irony here is that @joshuaeaton.bsky.social had a byline this week on a piece of investigative reporting that is legitimately going to change policy in towns across the state, but four days later is back to this.
Impostor syndrome is a mother, y’all.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Impostor syndrome is a mother, y’all.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
February 6, 2026 at 11:38 PM
The irony here is that @joshuaeaton.bsky.social had a byline this week on a piece of investigative reporting that is legitimately going to change policy in towns across the state, but four days later is back to this.
Impostor syndrome is a mother, y’all.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Impostor syndrome is a mother, y’all.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Who’d want to catch a train at Racist Shithead Junction?
This is a mix of accelerating cognitive decline/disinhibition combined with Trumps continuing compensatory response to severe ego injury over his mounting unpopularity. It’s accelerating the collapse of that popularity. abcnews.go.com/amp/US/trump...
Trump wants Penn Station, Dulles Airport named after him in funding deal with Schumer, sources say
Sources told ABC that Schumer rejected Trump's offer.
abcnews.go.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Who’d want to catch a train at Racist Shithead Junction?
We had an obscenely Islamophobic speaker at our council meeting’s public comment this week, and I had thought that would be the worst gutter racism I would encounter for awhile.
Holy crap.
Holy crap.
This is racist garbage from President Trump. If you’re finding yourself defending it, you’re on the wrong side of history. www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Trump shares racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys
The White House defended Trump's post, saying it was "from an internet meme video depicting President Trump as the King of the Jungle."
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:41 PM
We had an obscenely Islamophobic speaker at our council meeting’s public comment this week, and I had thought that would be the worst gutter racism I would encounter for awhile.
Holy crap.
Holy crap.
Everything about this minute of film suggests that the President of the United States has had a clear break with reality and is living in a delusion, all while sending armed government forces to kill people.
I swear this clip is not edited. Trump pivots from downplaying the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti ("two people out of tens of thousands and you get bad publicity") to in the very next breath claiming "we've been very tough on the waters," leaving Tom Llamas baffled ("the waters?")
February 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Everything about this minute of film suggests that the President of the United States has had a clear break with reality and is living in a delusion, all while sending armed government forces to kill people.