Laura Rozen
@lkrozen.bsky.social
Reporting on foreign policy. Current: https://diplomatic.substack.com Just Security ed board. Al Monitor, Politico, Foreign Policy alum.
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These D. Minn. judges are soon going to have little choice but to insist that the U.S. Att'y and senior ICE officials appear in court themselves ... and keep those hearings open and ongoing until those officials' orders to release the prisoners are carried out, in real time. [4]
February 5, 2026 at 1:42 AM
These D. Minn. judges are soon going to have little choice but to insist that the U.S. Att'y and senior ICE officials appear in court themselves ... and keep those hearings open and ongoing until those officials' orders to release the prisoners are carried out, in real time. [4]
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I've never read a more painful transcript of a judicial proceeding. DOJ throws a neophyte into court to defend ICE's failure to comply with judicial orders even though she has no courtroom experience and has been given no guidance whatsoever about how to proceed, ... [1]
@justsecurity.org
@justsecurity.org
Kira Kelley, who represents folks arrested by ICE in MN:
"Most of my clients, they report that respondents, upon
detaining them, have no idea who they are.
They are pulled over for how they look or for where they are ..."
source:
drive.google.com/file/d/1FnY2...
"Most of my clients, they report that respondents, upon
detaining them, have no idea who they are.
They are pulled over for how they look or for where they are ..."
source:
drive.google.com/file/d/1FnY2...
February 5, 2026 at 1:42 AM
I've never read a more painful transcript of a judicial proceeding. DOJ throws a neophyte into court to defend ICE's failure to comply with judicial orders even though she has no courtroom experience and has been given no guidance whatsoever about how to proceed, ... [1]
@justsecurity.org
@justsecurity.org
New: Trump endgame unclear as the U.S. and Iran head to talks in Oman
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Trump endgame unclear as U.S. and Iran head to talks in Oman
As envoys from the United States and Iran prepare to meet Friday in Oman, both President Trump and the Iranians face a dilemma.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:42 AM
New: Trump endgame unclear as the U.S. and Iran head to talks in Oman
open.substack.com/pub/diplomat...
open.substack.com/pub/diplomat...
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The CIA is up to something and Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat who is the longest serving member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, doesn't like it but can't tell us about it.
February 4, 2026 at 11:58 PM
The CIA is up to something and Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat who is the longest serving member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, doesn't like it but can't tell us about it.
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"The email also revealed a rather bizarre chain of command, with Bovino saying he reported to Noem’s aide, Corey Lewandowski..."
www.thedailybeast.com/leaked-email...
www.thedailybeast.com/leaked-email...
Leaked Email Reveals Border Patrol Goon’s Jaw-Dropping Complaint About Tactics
Gregory Bovino urged leadership to allow him to do immigration enforcement his way.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
"The email also revealed a rather bizarre chain of command, with Bovino saying he reported to Noem’s aide, Corey Lewandowski..."
www.thedailybeast.com/leaked-email...
www.thedailybeast.com/leaked-email...
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Shadow Hearings are happening~
RIGHT NOW
RIGHT NOW
For those not already watching there's a joint shadow hearing on ICE/CBP abuses, including testimony from Marimar Martienz.
www.c-span.org/event/public...
www.c-span.org/event/public...
www.c-span.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Shadow Hearings are happening~
RIGHT NOW
RIGHT NOW
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I hope every American is paying attention to Trump’s unfolding plans to steal the midterms.
Trump: If states can't run elections 'honestly,' then 'somebody else should take over'
Trump had been asked what he meant when he called on members of the Republican Party to "take over the voting" in a recent interview with Dan Bongino.
www.cnbc.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:31 PM
I hope every American is paying attention to Trump’s unfolding plans to steal the midterms.
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I must say this 10x a day here. Glad to see Mark take over for awhile:
I hope every American is paying attention to Trump’s unfolding plans to steal the midterms.
Trump: If states can't run elections 'honestly,' then 'somebody else should take over'
Trump had been asked what he meant when he called on members of the Republican Party to "take over the voting" in a recent interview with Dan Bongino.
www.cnbc.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I must say this 10x a day here. Glad to see Mark take over for awhile:
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Per Yahoo, Le was previously an immigration court attorney for ICE and volunteered* to help the U.S. Attorney's Office in MN.
And it broke her. “We have no guidance or direction on what we need to do,” Le said.
* "Volunteered" could be her boss saying, "you must volunteer for this."
And it broke her. “We have no guidance or direction on what we need to do,” Le said.
* "Volunteered" could be her boss saying, "you must volunteer for this."
According to FOX 9, a Minneapolis federal judge demanded to know why DOJ is missing deadlines & AUSA Julie Le said, "The system sucks, this job sucks" & asked to be held in contempt so she could sleep.
PACER shows she got assigned to defend the govt in 88+ cases since Operation Metro Surge started.
PACER shows she got assigned to defend the govt in 88+ cases since Operation Metro Surge started.
February 3, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Per Yahoo, Le was previously an immigration court attorney for ICE and volunteered* to help the U.S. Attorney's Office in MN.
And it broke her. “We have no guidance or direction on what we need to do,” Le said.
* "Volunteered" could be her boss saying, "you must volunteer for this."
And it broke her. “We have no guidance or direction on what we need to do,” Le said.
* "Volunteered" could be her boss saying, "you must volunteer for this."
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A GOP-backed proposal in Missouri would require citizen-led ballot initiatives to win majorities in all eight congressional districts to pass. But amendments that lawmakers put on the ballot themselves wouldn't be subjected to the same high bar.
Under this GOP Measure, All of Missouri’s Recent Popular Initiatives Would Have Failed
Lawmakers just advanced a constitutional amendment to drastically raise the bar for approving citizen ballot measures. Voters get to weigh in on the scheme next year.
boltsmag.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A GOP-backed proposal in Missouri would require citizen-led ballot initiatives to win majorities in all eight congressional districts to pass. But amendments that lawmakers put on the ballot themselves wouldn't be subjected to the same high bar.
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The attorney working for DOJ who asked to be held in contempt so she could get some sleep and said "this job sucks" was assigned **88** federal cases in less than a month, per a court docket search.
www.fox9.com/news/federal...
www.fox9.com/news/federal...
February 3, 2026 at 10:58 PM
The attorney working for DOJ who asked to be held in contempt so she could get some sleep and said "this job sucks" was assigned **88** federal cases in less than a month, per a court docket search.
www.fox9.com/news/federal...
www.fox9.com/news/federal...
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“.. Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum .. on the violence inflicted by federal immigration agents, featuring testimony from the brothers of Renee Good ..”
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February 3, 2026 at 11:09 PM
“.. Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum .. on the violence inflicted by federal immigration agents, featuring testimony from the brothers of Renee Good ..”
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@newrepublic.com
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Trump's disembodied voice on that Bongino podcast sounds like a 95-year-old man telling stories at the VFW Hall
February 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Trump's disembodied voice on that Bongino podcast sounds like a 95-year-old man telling stories at the VFW Hall
Shoveled our cross walk for an hour and a half, by far the most useful thing I have ever done
February 3, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Shoveled our cross walk for an hour and a half, by far the most useful thing I have ever done
(Prompted by Fresh Air interview with Ethan Hawke). Thought Blue Moon was precious and almost painfully boring
February 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM
(Prompted by Fresh Air interview with Ethan Hawke). Thought Blue Moon was precious and almost painfully boring
“Trump personally ordered Gabbard to go to Atlanta for the search, and coordinated her actions with Andrew Bailey, one of two deputy F.B.I. directors, according to the U.S. official.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:41 PM
“Trump personally ordered Gabbard to go to Atlanta for the search, and coordinated her actions with Andrew Bailey, one of two deputy F.B.I. directors, according to the U.S. official.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
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Thank you, Representative Castro, for all your work bringing Liam and his father home, and for saying you won't stop until all children and families are home.
February 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Thank you, Representative Castro, for all your work bringing Liam and his father home, and for saying you won't stop until all children and families are home.
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Thank you to everyone who demanded freedom for Liam. We won’t stop until all children and families are home.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Thank you to everyone who demanded freedom for Liam. We won’t stop until all children and families are home.
A Private Life, with Jody Foster, is fantastic. A favorite
February 1, 2026 at 2:20 AM
A Private Life, with Jody Foster, is fantastic. A favorite
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The US Senate passes a bill to fund most of the federal government and buy more time to debate new accountability measures for immigration agents, but many agencies will still shutter this weekend. wapo.st/4bYNfRQ
Senate passes funding deal, but short-term shutdown still expected
A temporary funding lapse is expected over the weekend, as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House can consider the agreement early next week.
wapo.st
January 31, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The US Senate passes a bill to fund most of the federal government and buy more time to debate new accountability measures for immigration agents, but many agencies will still shutter this weekend. wapo.st/4bYNfRQ
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Breaking MS NOW:
The Trump admin is now eyeing Ohio for immigration enforcement operations that could begin as early as next week.
The operation is expected to target Haitian immigrants — with temporary protected status for Haiti expiring on Feb. 3.
The Trump admin is now eyeing Ohio for immigration enforcement operations that could begin as early as next week.
The operation is expected to target Haitian immigrants — with temporary protected status for Haiti expiring on Feb. 3.
ICE eyeing Ohio next, where it is expected to target Haitian immigrants
An estimated 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians live in Springfield, Ohio, a community that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance targeted during the 2024 campaign, falsely accusing the community ...
www.ms.now
January 31, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Breaking MS NOW:
The Trump admin is now eyeing Ohio for immigration enforcement operations that could begin as early as next week.
The operation is expected to target Haitian immigrants — with temporary protected status for Haiti expiring on Feb. 3.
The Trump admin is now eyeing Ohio for immigration enforcement operations that could begin as early as next week.
The operation is expected to target Haitian immigrants — with temporary protected status for Haiti expiring on Feb. 3.
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The reviews for “Melania” are going to be far more entertaining than the movie. What a fabulous headline:
January 30, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The reviews for “Melania” are going to be far more entertaining than the movie. What a fabulous headline:
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🧵🧵🧵 "Melania" reviews 🧵🧵🧵
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
🧵🧵🧵 "Melania" reviews 🧵🧵🧵
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Thousands gather in downtown Minneapolis to protest Operation Metro Surge
Friday's demonstration is the latest rally since thousands of federal officers were sent to the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge. | KARE 11
www.kare11.com/article/news...
Friday's demonstration is the latest rally since thousands of federal officers were sent to the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge. | KARE 11
www.kare11.com/article/news...
Thousands gather in downtown Minneapolis to protest Operation Metro Surge
Friday's demonstration is the latest rally since thousands of federal officers were sent to the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge.
www.kare11.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Thousands gather in downtown Minneapolis to protest Operation Metro Surge
Friday's demonstration is the latest rally since thousands of federal officers were sent to the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge. | KARE 11
www.kare11.com/article/news...
Friday's demonstration is the latest rally since thousands of federal officers were sent to the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge. | KARE 11
www.kare11.com/article/news...