Linda Lawrey 🦋
@lindalawrey.bsky.social
🦋 Fierce Democrat. Political Junkie. Democracy dies in cowardice. I read the Constitution for the articles. Dachshund mom. Defender of animals. Twitter refugee. 🚫 Solicitations 🚫Crypto 🚫 No creepy DMs.
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Linda Lawrey 🦋
@lindalawrey.bsky.social
· Jul 14
His soul is long gone. It's the soul of our Nation we need to worry about.
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The court also released footage of the 9/27 protest marked "News 2 Share," the news agency of videographer Ford Fischer.
The video shows Briggs' arrest, after he's pushed by a Border Patrol agent and falls backward to the ground, from a bystander's perspective.
The video shows Briggs' arrest, after he's pushed by a Border Patrol agent and falls backward to the ground, from a bystander's perspective.
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The court also released footage of the 9/27 protest marked "News 2 Share," the news agency of videographer Ford Fischer.
The video shows Briggs' arrest, after he's pushed by a Border Patrol agent and falls backward to the ground, from a bystander's perspective.
The video shows Briggs' arrest, after he's pushed by a Border Patrol agent and falls backward to the ground, from a bystander's perspective.
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New: per Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes' order, Chicago's fed court has released videos, incl. body cam footage, Fuentes said contributed to his dismissal of the assault case against 70 y/o Dana Briggs. Briggs' case stemmed from a 9/27 protest at the Broadview ICE facility.
Here's the BWC video:
Here's the BWC video:
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
New: per Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes' order, Chicago's fed court has released videos, incl. body cam footage, Fuentes said contributed to his dismissal of the assault case against 70 y/o Dana Briggs. Briggs' case stemmed from a 9/27 protest at the Broadview ICE facility.
Here's the BWC video:
Here's the BWC video:
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The government charged five people, including an intellectually disabled Black man, with impeding / assaulting / interfering with federal agents in connection with the 9/27 protest.
With the dismissal of Briggs' case on Thursday, all five ended up tossed out of court without a conviction.
With the dismissal of Briggs' case on Thursday, all five ended up tossed out of court without a conviction.
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The government charged five people, including an intellectually disabled Black man, with impeding / assaulting / interfering with federal agents in connection with the 9/27 protest.
With the dismissal of Briggs' case on Thursday, all five ended up tossed out of court without a conviction.
With the dismissal of Briggs' case on Thursday, all five ended up tossed out of court without a conviction.
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Imagine picking fights about duty and honor with this man.
They’re so fucking stupid.
They’re so fucking stupid.
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Imagine picking fights about duty and honor with this man.
They’re so fucking stupid.
They’re so fucking stupid.
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The Halligan affair began for a simple reason: Donald Trump wanted indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, and no reasonable prosecutor would bring them. slate.trib.al/41gLPtR
It Turns Out Lindsey Halligan Was a Fake Prosecutor All Along
This fight is not over.
slate.trib.al
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The Halligan affair began for a simple reason: Donald Trump wanted indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, and no reasonable prosecutor would bring them. slate.trib.al/41gLPtR
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80% of Twitter's American First accounts are based outside of the United States.
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
80% of Twitter's American First accounts are based outside of the United States.
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I am heartened by today’s victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country.
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.
Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful | CNN Politics
A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.
www.cnn.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I am heartened by today’s victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country.
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.
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Required boilerplate when quoting DHS: “Widespread misrepresentations by Department of Homeland Security agents call into question everything they say about their activities.” presswatchers.org/2025/11/dhss...
DHS's pack of liars | Press Watch
Journalists should not believe anything the Department of Homeland Security says
presswatchers.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Required boilerplate when quoting DHS: “Widespread misrepresentations by Department of Homeland Security agents call into question everything they say about their activities.” presswatchers.org/2025/11/dhss...
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Here's the second:
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Here's the second:
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U.S. Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes, in dismissing Midway Blitz-related charges against Dana Briggs last week, said he was lifting restrictions on relevant video.
Today he made the video available through the clerk's office at no cost to the public. Here's the first.
Today he made the video available through the clerk's office at no cost to the public. Here's the first.
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
U.S. Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes, in dismissing Midway Blitz-related charges against Dana Briggs last week, said he was lifting restrictions on relevant video.
Today he made the video available through the clerk's office at no cost to the public. Here's the first.
Today he made the video available through the clerk's office at no cost to the public. Here's the first.
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Leavitt: "We believe the attorney in this case, Lindsey Halligan, is not only extremely qualified for this position but she was in fact legally appointed ... maybe Comey should pump the brakes on his victory lap."
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Leavitt: "We believe the attorney in this case, Lindsey Halligan, is not only extremely qualified for this position but she was in fact legally appointed ... maybe Comey should pump the brakes on his victory lap."
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Q: Is it MAGA to support American workers being replaced by H1-B visa holders? Are Americans not capable?
LEAVITT: Who supports American workers getting replaced?
Q: The president mentioned that he wanted to bring in some workers
LEAVITT: You are mischaracterizing what the president said.
LEAVITT: Who supports American workers getting replaced?
Q: The president mentioned that he wanted to bring in some workers
LEAVITT: You are mischaracterizing what the president said.
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Q: Is it MAGA to support American workers being replaced by H1-B visa holders? Are Americans not capable?
LEAVITT: Who supports American workers getting replaced?
Q: The president mentioned that he wanted to bring in some workers
LEAVITT: You are mischaracterizing what the president said.
LEAVITT: Who supports American workers getting replaced?
Q: The president mentioned that he wanted to bring in some workers
LEAVITT: You are mischaracterizing what the president said.
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Trump mistakenly said he spoke to Bolsonaro because he couldn't hear the reporter (he clearly has significant hearing issues) but instead of just admitting Trump misspoke we get this
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Trump mistakenly said he spoke to Bolsonaro because he couldn't hear the reporter (he clearly has significant hearing issues) but instead of just admitting Trump misspoke we get this
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absolutely incredible -- CNN host introduces a segment about Trump's "new healthcare proposal," but less than two minutes later breaks into her script to announce "breaking news" that Trump's healthcare proposal is being postponed
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
absolutely incredible -- CNN host introduces a segment about Trump's "new healthcare proposal," but less than two minutes later breaks into her script to announce "breaking news" that Trump's healthcare proposal is being postponed
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"Court video showed ICE agents, who allegedly had a 12-pack of Modelo in their car...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"Court video showed ICE agents, who allegedly had a 12-pack of Modelo in their car...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
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A mother and her 15 year old autistic son are reunited after nearly 50 days apart.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
A mother and her 15 year old autistic son are reunited after nearly 50 days apart.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
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Just following orders
November 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Just following orders
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No administration has lied to the degree that this administration does.
When Trump took over from Biden the inflation rate was 2.7%.
Today it sits at 3%.
When Trump took over from Biden the inflation rate was 2.7%.
Today it sits at 3%.
November 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
No administration has lied to the degree that this administration does.
When Trump took over from Biden the inflation rate was 2.7%.
Today it sits at 3%.
When Trump took over from Biden the inflation rate was 2.7%.
Today it sits at 3%.
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Today's threat against Sen. Kelly follows from what I suggested on Friday:
"A cornered and angry Trump will lash out, with an attack on Venezuela, with further attempts to purge the military, and with new moves to intimidate dissent and attack opponents."
www.thebulwark.com/p/brace-your...
"A cornered and angry Trump will lash out, with an attack on Venezuela, with further attempts to purge the military, and with new moves to intimidate dissent and attack opponents."
www.thebulwark.com/p/brace-your...
Brace Yourself for … Full. Blown. Panic.
The president is feeling cornered and lashing out. It will get ugly—and dangerous.
www.thebulwark.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today's threat against Sen. Kelly follows from what I suggested on Friday:
"A cornered and angry Trump will lash out, with an attack on Venezuela, with further attempts to purge the military, and with new moves to intimidate dissent and attack opponents."
www.thebulwark.com/p/brace-your...
"A cornered and angry Trump will lash out, with an attack on Venezuela, with further attempts to purge the military, and with new moves to intimidate dissent and attack opponents."
www.thebulwark.com/p/brace-your...
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It’s time once again for Melania to get out those fooking Kreeshmush decorations.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It’s time once again for Melania to get out those fooking Kreeshmush decorations.
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WELKER: Was this 28 point plan written by Russia?
BESSENT: I have no information on that
BESSENT: I have no information on that
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
WELKER: Was this 28 point plan written by Russia?
BESSENT: I have no information on that
BESSENT: I have no information on that
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Hassett: "The only thing is that we're gonna see a lot of whining from left-wing critics of the president about the fourth quarter, because our estimate is the shutdown cost more than we expected at the beginning...we think the economic effect might be to cut economic growth about in half in the Q4"
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Hassett: "The only thing is that we're gonna see a lot of whining from left-wing critics of the president about the fourth quarter, because our estimate is the shutdown cost more than we expected at the beginning...we think the economic effect might be to cut economic growth about in half in the Q4"
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to ABC about Trump's social media post about "sedition", which was directed at group of Congressional Democrats
"Immediately... the security situation changed for all of us."
"Immediately... the security situation changed for all of us."
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to ABC about Trump's social media post about "sedition", which was directed at group of Congressional Democrats
"Immediately... the security situation changed for all of us."
"Immediately... the security situation changed for all of us."