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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
Again, this is FALSE. Administrative warrants are NOT signed by an immigration judge (or any judge at all). They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves with no external oversight whatsoever.

Here is a blank sample warrant. Note who signs off on it; an "immigration officer."
A copy of a blank administrative warrant. The only person who signs it at the end is an "immigration officer."
February 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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amymaxmen.bsky.social
"Secretary Noem complains of strains
unlawful immigrants place on our system. Her answer? Turn 352,959 lawful immigrants into unlawful immigrants. She complains of strains to our economy. Her answer? Turn employed lawful immigrants who contribute billions in taxes into the legally unemployable."
stevevladeck.bsky.social Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 1d
Even if you don't have time to read all 83 pages of Judge Reyes's opinion barring the Trump administration from rescinding Temporary Protected Status for 350,000+ Haitians, please at least check out the four-page introduction.

It's a tour de force:

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"On December 2, 1783, then-Commander-in-Chief George Washington penned: “America is open to receive not only the Opulent & respected Stranger, but the oppressed & persecuted of all Nations & Religions.”1 More than two centuries later, Congress reaffirmed President Washington’s vision by establishing the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. See 8 U.S.C. § 1254a (TPS statute). It provides humanitarian relief to foreign nationals in the United States who come from disaster-stricken countries. It also brings in substantial revenue, with TPS holders generating $5.2 billion in taxes annually. See Part VI. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take. [screenshot of tweet]. So says the official responsible for overseeing the TPS program. And one of those (her word) “damn” countries is Haiti. Relevant here, three days before making the above post, Secretary Noem announced she would terminate Haiti’s TPS designation as of February 3, 2026. See 90 Fed. Reg. 54733 (Nov. 28, 2025) (Termination). Plaintiffs are five Haitian TPS holders. They are not, it emerges, “killers, leeches, or entitlement junkies.” They are instead: Fritz Emmanuel Lesly Miot, a neuroscientist researching Alzheimer’s disease, Dkt. 90 (Second Am. Compl. (SAC)) ¶ 1; Rudolph Civil, a software engineer at a national bank, id. ¶ 2; Marlene Gail Noble, a laboratory assistant in a toxicology department, id. ¶ 3; Marica Merline Laguerre, a college economics major, id. ¶ 4; and Vilbrun Dorsainvil, a full-time registered nurse, id. ¶ 5. They claim that Secretary Noem’s decision violates the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. § 706(2), and the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Government counters that the Court does not have jurisdiction, and, in any case, the Secretary did not violate the law. Plaintiffs seek to stay the Secretary’s decision under 5 U.S.C. § 705 pending the outcome of this litigation. See Dkt. 81 (§ 705 Mot.). To decide their motion, the Court considers first whether it has jurisdiction. It does. See Part II. It then considers: whether Plaintiffs have a substantial likelihood of success on the merits; whether they will be irreparably harmed absent a stay; and whether a merged balance of the equities and public interest analysis favors a stay. See Part III. Each element favors Plaintiffs. See Parts IV, V, and VI. Plaintiffs charge that Secretary Noem preordained her termination decision and did so because of hostility to nonwhite immigrants. This seems substantially likely. Secretary Noem has terminated every TPS country designation to have reached her desk—twelve countries up, twelve countries down. See Section IV.A.2. Her conclusion that Haiti (a majority nonwhite country) faces merely “concerning” conditions cannot be squared with the “perfect storm of suffering” and “staggering” “humanitarian toll” described in page-after-page of the Certified Administrative Record (CAR). See Section IV.A.3.a. She ignored Congress’s requirement that she “review the conditions” in Haiti only “after” consulting “with appropriate agencies.” 8 U.S.C. § 1254a(b)(3)(A); see Section IV.A.1. Indeed, she did not consult other agencies at all. See id. Her “national interest” analysis focuses on Haitians outside the United States or here illegally, ignoring that Haitian TPS holders already live here, and legally so. See Section IV.A.3.b. And though she states that the analysis must include “economic considerations,” she ignores altogether the billions Haitian TPS holders contribute to the economy. See id. The Government’s primary response is that the TPS statute gives the Secretary unbounded discretion to make whatever determination she wants, any way she wants. And, yes, the statute does grant her some discretion. But not unbounded discretion. To the contrary, Congress passed the TPS statute to standardize the then ad hoc temporary protection system—to replace executive whim with statutory predictability. See Section I.A. As to irreparable harm, the Government contends that, at most, the harms to Haitian TPS holders are speculative. But the Department of State (State) warns [screenshot] Dkt. 100 (§ 705 Reply) at 20–21.4 “Do not travel to Haiti for any reason” does not exactly scream, as Secretary Noem concluded, suitable for return. And so, the Government studiously does not argue that Plaintiffs will suffer no harm if removed to Haiti. Instead, it argues Plaintiffs will not certainly suffer irreparable harm because DHS might not remove them. But this fails to take Secretary Noem at her word: “WE DON’T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.” See Section IV.B.2.b. Finally, the balance of equities and public interest favor a stay. The Government does not cite any reason termination must occur post haste. Secretary Noem complains of strains unlawful immigrants place on our immigration-enforcement system. Her answer? Turn 352,959 lawful immigrants into unlawful immigrants overnight. She complains of strains to our economy. Her answer? Turn employed lawful immigrants who contribute billions in taxes into the legally unemployable. She complains of strains to our healthcare system. Her answer? Turn the insured into the uninsured. This approach is many things—in the public interest is not one of them. For the reasons below, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs’ Renewed Motion for a Stay Under 5 U.S.C. § 705, Dkt. 81.
February 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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asharangappa.bsky.social
The indictment of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers revealed that they had a cache of weapons, entered the Capitol in military formation, and were prepared to harm lawmakers. They were all pardoned and no doubt many of them are now in ICE
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Bondi accuses Don Lemon of "performing an attack-style infiltration of a church"
February 3, 2026 at 1:47 PM
leslieperry.bsky.social
Trump does not care about the Constitution and understands that abiding by it is simply a suggestion as long as Congress refuses to act to stop him. This is the monster voters created.
whodat35.bsky.social Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 1d
Trump wants to ‘nationalize the voting,’ seeking to grab states’ power which is unconstitutional.

Trump, who continues to falsely claim that he won the 2020 election, has baselessly alleged widespread fraud. | WaPo

archive.ph/2026.02.02-2...
Voters at an elementary school polling place in Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Nov. 5, 2024. The U.S. Constitution gives each state, not the federal government, the power to determine the “Times, Places and Manner” of holding elections. Photo credit: Tom Brenner/For the Washington Post
February 3, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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civilwarmemory.bsky.social
"[T]he administration has ordered more changes to other parts of Independence National Historical Park, including alterations to displays at the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall that address slavery and the broader struggle for civil rights by Black people." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Judge Bars Further Changes to George Washington’s Philadelphia House
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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nothoodlum.bsky.social
NEW: Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (NYT)
February 2, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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johnmoe.bsky.social
Today at school dismissal, I followed a suspicious pickup around for a bit, keeping an eye on them, trying to figure out if they were ICE. Then I realized they were keeping an eye on me also. Then I realized they were, in fact, other parents. Life in Minnesota, January 2026.
February 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
"And as far as insurance goes, the poors can just play their scratch-offs"
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Dr Oz on rural healthcare: "There's no question about it, whether you want it or not -- the best way to help some of these communities is gonna be AI-based avatars"
February 2, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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mhairiforrest.bsky.social
Another cop murders his wife and an innocent man he and his mistress, the family's au pair, blamed for the murder.

He was an investigator for the IRS criminal division. That's why I'm calling him a cop. abcnews.go.com/Nightline/vi...
February 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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jbf1755.bsky.social
Folks:

This is important.

SHEAR—the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (a GREAT organization)—is tracking examples of the regime erasing history.

More at the link below.
February 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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atrupar.com
Trump: "When Epstein was alive, like 10 years ago, nobody cared about him. But now it's really hitting back on them because Bill Clinton is such a big part of it. It's turning out to be the Democrats who conspired with Epstein. So I think you're probably gonna see a little pullback from them."
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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dude3000.bsky.social
Columbia Heights (Liam's school district) cancelled school today because of a credible bomb threat at Liam's elementary and multiple ICE vehicles parking in the high school staff parking lot at 6:15am.
February 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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richardrubindc.bsky.social
New from us: Trump's tax-disclosure lawsuit against the government he runs is mind-bending.

He supervises the private attorneys demanding at least $10 billion in damages--and also the government attorneys authorized to settle the case and pay him with federal money.

www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
Trump Lawsuit Against IRS Puts Him on Both Sides of the Same Case
President Trump’s lawsuit against the government that he runs presents a mind-bending minefield of conflicts that could end with his appointees approving a federal payout to him.
www.wsj.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
Take a look at this insane image the Illinois College Republicans posted and then read their statement about how they're not trying to excuse or glorify violence.
ONLY TRAITORS HELP INVADERS Image of a masked federal agent with a gun at the back of a kneeling defenseless man who looks like Alex Pretti In regard to a question about whether the stylized graphic of an officer holding a gun to someone’s head glorifies or valorizes the killings, the RSO wrote that “the image is, in fact, not intended to target nor incentivize violence against a particular party.” They added that “There is no labeling in the graphic, and there are no identifying features. In short, people are going to take away whatever they want, but reasonably this graphic does not glorify nor valorize any incident because it lacks any reasonable connection.” The group stated it does not “endorse violence nor discrimination towards anyone based on their identification with a specific protected group,” and that the groups message is that it supports “the enforcement of the law and those who enforce it.”
February 2, 2026 at 12:29 PM
leslieperry.bsky.social
It’s almost like we need a federal emergency management agency or something…
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d
Tens of thousands of people across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana have gone a week without power or heat after a brutal ice storm. At least three dozen people have died in connection with the storm, officials have said.
Fear and Anger Grow as Thousands Remain Without Power in the South
More than 30 people have died across three Southern states in connection with last week’s storm, and thousands remain without power.
nyti.ms
February 2, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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vermontgmg.bsky.social
A reminder that the Kennedy Center is the literal and legal and congressional designated presidential memorial to JFK. This would be like Trump tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build something “better.”
hudsonrivercroc.bsky.social HudsonRiverCroc @hudsonrivercroc.bsky.social · 2d
He’s going to tear it down
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM
leslieperry.bsky.social
Trump's destroying another historical building. Wonder when the Lincoln Memorial will be torn down.
reichlinmelnick.bsky.social Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2d
Unreal. He’s shutting down the Kennedy Center, after his flunkies caused mass defections of artists?

Everything the man touches turns to ash. Our cultural heritage; destroyed. Our national treasures; plundered.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
Trump: "I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success, Beauty, and Grandeur, is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time, with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass anything."
February 1, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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wihorne.bsky.social
Miller's claim was pioneered by none other than Confederate President Jefferson Davis:
"The condition of slavery with us is, in a word, Mr. President, nothing but the form of civil government instituted for a class of people not fit to govern themselves."
February 1, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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crampell.bsky.social
www.jta.org/2026/01/30/u...
'Reminds me of Anne Frank': Jewish seniors are offering to hide their Haitian caregivers as Trump's TPS end looms - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The end of Temporary Protected Status has Holocaust survivors offering to hide Haitian staffers, according to the CEO of a senior-living center in Florida.
www.jta.org
February 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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slothropsmap.bsky.social
This is arguably the kind of result that changes hearts and minds in Congress.
February 1, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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thevaluesvoter.bsky.social
The U.S. Government is currently shut down.

This is the fourth shutdown that has occurred when Donald Trump was President - the most of any President in U.S. history.

And the amazing thing is that all four shutdowns have occurred when Trump’s Republican Party had total control of the government.
February 1, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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meidastouch.com
MAJOR UPSET ALERT: Democrat Taylor Rehmet has just been projected the winner of the Texas SD9 special election — flipping a district that went Trump +17 and hasn’t elected a Democrat since 1991.

Trump personally endorsed Leigh Wambsganss and spent days hyping this race… and still lost.
February 1, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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zacheverson.com
2017: "How Donald Trump Shifted Kids-Cancer Charity Money Into His Business"

2019: "Donald J. Trump Pays Court-Ordered $2 Million For Illegally Using Trump Foundation Funds "

www.forbes.com/sites/danale...

ag.ny.gov/press-releas...
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d
Trump on his multiple suits against the federal government: "I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself ... We could make it a substantial amount, nobody would care, because it's gonna go to numerous, very good charities."
February 1, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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atrupar.com
Trump on his multiple suits against the federal government: "I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself ... We could make it a substantial amount, nobody would care, because it's gonna go to numerous, very good charities."
February 1, 2026 at 2:20 AM