Nick Wilson
@nickbwilson.bsky.social
Senior Director of Gun Violence Prevention at Center for American Progress. Opinions are my own.
Balko compares secret memo authorizing immigration to enter homes w/o a warrant to “writs of assistance” issued by British crown.
"If the Fourth Amendment permits the government to tear down your door with nothing more than an administrative warrant, the Fourth Amendment doesn’t exist."
"If the Fourth Amendment permits the government to tear down your door with nothing more than an administrative warrant, the Fourth Amendment doesn’t exist."
ICYMI: I looked through a published archive of Boston newspapers from the 1760s, when British troops were stationed in the city.
The accounts read remarkably similar to what's happening in Minneapolis.
radleybalko.substack.com/p/two-cities...
The accounts read remarkably similar to what's happening in Minneapolis.
radleybalko.substack.com/p/two-cities...
Two cities under siege
Remarkably similar scenes from Boston and Minneapolis, 260 years apart, show a federal government betraying its founding principles.
radleybalko.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Balko compares secret memo authorizing immigration to enter homes w/o a warrant to “writs of assistance” issued by British crown.
"If the Fourth Amendment permits the government to tear down your door with nothing more than an administrative warrant, the Fourth Amendment doesn’t exist."
"If the Fourth Amendment permits the government to tear down your door with nothing more than an administrative warrant, the Fourth Amendment doesn’t exist."
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Explosive WaPo article
Since July, DHS has fired shots at 16 people; has hit 10 , including 4 US citizens. 10 victims charged, but 4 cases later dismissed. No agents charged.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Since July, DHS has fired shots at 16 people; has hit 10 , including 4 US citizens. 10 victims charged, but 4 cases later dismissed. No agents charged.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Trump aides declared 16 DHS shootings since July justified before probes completed
The Trump administration’s rush to defend the officers and accuse the victims of attacking them has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Explosive WaPo article
Since July, DHS has fired shots at 16 people; has hit 10 , including 4 US citizens. 10 victims charged, but 4 cases later dismissed. No agents charged.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Since July, DHS has fired shots at 16 people; has hit 10 , including 4 US citizens. 10 victims charged, but 4 cases later dismissed. No agents charged.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
FBI Field leader to NYT: "I remember praying that we didn’t have a terrorist attack, mass shooting or cyberattack slip through the cracks because my agents, who were highly trained to protect against such threats, were assigned to immigration enforcement."
January 23, 2026 at 7:46 PM
FBI Field leader to NYT: "I remember praying that we didn’t have a terrorist attack, mass shooting or cyberattack slip through the cracks because my agents, who were highly trained to protect against such threats, were assigned to immigration enforcement."
Latest NRA in Disarray development: NRA is suing its own NRA Foundation, run by mostly former NRA board members allied w/ previous corrupt leadership.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
January 6, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Latest NRA in Disarray development: NRA is suing its own NRA Foundation, run by mostly former NRA board members allied w/ previous corrupt leadership.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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Thank you for decades of leadership on gun violence prevention and for uplifting educator voices and @teachersunify.bsky.social! Proud to work alongside you. Here’s to a safe 2026! ☮️📓📚❤️🩹
Abbey Clements of @teachersunify.bsky.social shares how her student survivors motivate her to advocate for change.
December 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Thank you for decades of leadership on gun violence prevention and for uplifting educator voices and @teachersunify.bsky.social! Proud to work alongside you. Here’s to a safe 2026! ☮️📓📚❤️🩹
Rhode Island neverending press conference being preempted by Boston press conference by same suspect for both Brown & MIT professor shooting in Brookline
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Rhode Island neverending press conference being preempted by Boston press conference by same suspect for both Brown & MIT professor shooting in Brookline
Col. Darnell Weaver, RI State Police: Criminal investigations are grounded in evidence, not speculation or online commentary. The endless barrage of misinformation, disinformation, rumors, leaks, & clickbait were not helpful in this investigation....
December 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Col. Darnell Weaver, RI State Police: Criminal investigations are grounded in evidence, not speculation or online commentary. The endless barrage of misinformation, disinformation, rumors, leaks, & clickbait were not helpful in this investigation....
Brown University shooter found dead in Salem, NH.
Reports are he used different license plates and other efforts to avoid being tracked. Car linked with MIT professor killing & license plate reader provided lead to storage unit in NH town
Reports are he used different license plates and other efforts to avoid being tracked. Car linked with MIT professor killing & license plate reader provided lead to storage unit in NH town
December 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Brown University shooter found dead in Salem, NH.
Reports are he used different license plates and other efforts to avoid being tracked. Car linked with MIT professor killing & license plate reader provided lead to storage unit in NH town
Reports are he used different license plates and other efforts to avoid being tracked. Car linked with MIT professor killing & license plate reader provided lead to storage unit in NH town
Fox News is reporting that the Brown University shooter has died of self-inflicted wounds.
However, no official confirmation yet. Other outlets are showing more caution. As we've once again been reminded during this manhunt - getting it right is more important than being first.
However, no official confirmation yet. Other outlets are showing more caution. As we've once again been reminded during this manhunt - getting it right is more important than being first.
December 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Fox News is reporting that the Brown University shooter has died of self-inflicted wounds.
However, no official confirmation yet. Other outlets are showing more caution. As we've once again been reminded during this manhunt - getting it right is more important than being first.
However, no official confirmation yet. Other outlets are showing more caution. As we've once again been reminded during this manhunt - getting it right is more important than being first.
Three hoodies for $24?
It's great that the Keith Haring Foundation owns his licensing, but just bc you're a nonprofit doesn't mean you have to give it away
It's great that the Keith Haring Foundation owns his licensing, but just bc you're a nonprofit doesn't mean you have to give it away
December 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Three hoodies for $24?
It's great that the Keith Haring Foundation owns his licensing, but just bc you're a nonprofit doesn't mean you have to give it away
It's great that the Keith Haring Foundation owns his licensing, but just bc you're a nonprofit doesn't mean you have to give it away
Ravens starting to look like the team I thought was going all the way at beginning of season. Defense on 🔥
[Ravens] Ravens with the pick six of Joe Burrow! twitter.com/Ravens/statu...
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Ravens starting to look like the team I thought was going all the way at beginning of season. Defense on 🔥
In response to Brown University shooting Trump says "things can happen"
Disgusting. He's directing the DOJ to undo gun regulations, making these tragedies more likely to occur.
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
Disgusting. He's directing the DOJ to undo gun regulations, making these tragedies more likely to occur.
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
Trump’s DOJ Prioritizes Gun Lobby Profits Over Reducing Violent Crime
The Trump administration is undermining public safety by failing to enforce gun laws and reversing popular reforms.
www.americanprogress.org
December 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In response to Brown University shooting Trump says "things can happen"
Disgusting. He's directing the DOJ to undo gun regulations, making these tragedies more likely to occur.
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
Disgusting. He's directing the DOJ to undo gun regulations, making these tragedies more likely to occur.
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
Brown students are being advised to continue sheltering in place.
I still remember the unsettling feeling of being on lockdown as a grad student after the Boston Marathon bombing & shooting. Streets were deserted, uncertainty weighed on ppl
I still remember the unsettling feeling of being on lockdown as a grad student after the Boston Marathon bombing & shooting. Streets were deserted, uncertainty weighed on ppl
December 14, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Brown students are being advised to continue sheltering in place.
I still remember the unsettling feeling of being on lockdown as a grad student after the Boston Marathon bombing & shooting. Streets were deserted, uncertainty weighed on ppl
I still remember the unsettling feeling of being on lockdown as a grad student after the Boston Marathon bombing & shooting. Streets were deserted, uncertainty weighed on ppl
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I’ve been reporting on the gun industry + lobby for a decade. Whatever we learn abt what happened at Brown, this will be the ultimate truth: The only people who benefit from the status quo on guns in America are the people who make money from guns in America. Everyone else is an acceptable casualty.
December 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I’ve been reporting on the gun industry + lobby for a decade. Whatever we learn abt what happened at Brown, this will be the ultimate truth: The only people who benefit from the status quo on guns in America are the people who make money from guns in America. Everyone else is an acceptable casualty.
My heart goes out to the Brown University community who are sheltering in place, incl. my dear friend Mia Tretta, who balances being a Brown student & gun violence prevention advocate after being shot at her CA high school at age 15
December 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
My heart goes out to the Brown University community who are sheltering in place, incl. my dear friend Mia Tretta, who balances being a Brown student & gun violence prevention advocate after being shot at her CA high school at age 15
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Tomorrow is the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting. My heart aches for the Brown University community.
BREAKING: Brown University says no one is in custody, correcting earlier statement, as police respond to an active shooter on campus.
Police respond to active shooter situation at Brown University in Rhode Island
Authorities say police have responded to an active shooter situation at Brown University near an engineering building on the campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Tomorrow is the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting. My heart aches for the Brown University community.
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🚨New podcast alert🚨
Talking data & police reform with Ganesha Martin, Bureau Chief for Constitutional Policing at the Minneapolis Police Department. It's a good one!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7IFF...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Amazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad...
Talking data & police reform with Ganesha Martin, Bureau Chief for Constitutional Policing at the Minneapolis Police Department. It's a good one!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7IFF...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Amazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad...
December 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🚨New podcast alert🚨
Talking data & police reform with Ganesha Martin, Bureau Chief for Constitutional Policing at the Minneapolis Police Department. It's a good one!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7IFF...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Amazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad...
Talking data & police reform with Ganesha Martin, Bureau Chief for Constitutional Policing at the Minneapolis Police Department. It's a good one!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7IFF...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Amazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad...
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reminder on #smallbusinesssaturday that all this stuff is on sale and benefits some great orgs 🫡
to celebrate my birthday week, ALL the clothing items in my store are on sale! 🚀 www.christianrincon.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
reminder on #smallbusinesssaturday that all this stuff is on sale and benefits some great orgs 🫡
Another frustrating Ravens loss - they are rarely fun to watch this year n
Won't let it ruin a successful day. I really nailed the turkey & gravy, plus my mezcal lambrusco cocktail didn't suck - good dessert drink.
Won't let it ruin a successful day. I really nailed the turkey & gravy, plus my mezcal lambrusco cocktail didn't suck - good dessert drink.
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Another frustrating Ravens loss - they are rarely fun to watch this year n
Won't let it ruin a successful day. I really nailed the turkey & gravy, plus my mezcal lambrusco cocktail didn't suck - good dessert drink.
Won't let it ruin a successful day. I really nailed the turkey & gravy, plus my mezcal lambrusco cocktail didn't suck - good dessert drink.
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I joined @pressley.house.gov to honor families and survivors of homicide victims. For every life lost, there are ten more carrying the trauma. Gun violence is a public‑health crisis—and we must do more to support healing, justice, and survivors.
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I joined @pressley.house.gov to honor families and survivors of homicide victims. For every life lost, there are ten more carrying the trauma. Gun violence is a public‑health crisis—and we must do more to support healing, justice, and survivors.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seems to be throwing some shade at ICE.
November 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seems to be throwing some shade at ICE.
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Really horrible case. In no just society should this be anything but murder.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
House cleaner, mother of 4, fatally shot in Indiana after showing up at the wrong address
Maria Florinda Rios Perez, a 32-year-old immigrant from Guatemala, died in her husband's arms, her brother said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Really horrible case. In no just society should this be anything but murder.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Having grown up in So Cal, I knew Prop 50 would be a blowout when even my center-right childhood friends said they voted for it.
Sunset clause was frequently cited as securing their reluctant support.
Sunset clause was frequently cited as securing their reluctant support.
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Having grown up in So Cal, I knew Prop 50 would be a blowout when even my center-right childhood friends said they voted for it.
Sunset clause was frequently cited as securing their reluctant support.
Sunset clause was frequently cited as securing their reluctant support.
How upset is Newsom right now that his victory speech follows a banger of a speech by Mamdani?
Newsom's strength has been taking the fight to Trump and he directly addressed the President, but Mamdani really brought it & benefit of a huge crowd
Newsom's strength has been taking the fight to Trump and he directly addressed the President, but Mamdani really brought it & benefit of a huge crowd
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
How upset is Newsom right now that his victory speech follows a banger of a speech by Mamdani?
Newsom's strength has been taking the fight to Trump and he directly addressed the President, but Mamdani really brought it & benefit of a huge crowd
Newsom's strength has been taking the fight to Trump and he directly addressed the President, but Mamdani really brought it & benefit of a huge crowd
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I have actually not seen Mamdani give a formal speech and what I’ll say is that unlike so many of his peers he is not trying to mimic anyone in his delivery. He is simply being himself and it is very effective.
I’ve been interested in political speeches for as long as I can remember. I’ve listened to nearly every inaugural and major address, and I’ve given tons of public speeches myself.
Zohran’s talent in this arena ranks among the best. He’s damn good. Hella good. Remarkably good.
Crazy to watch.
Zohran’s talent in this arena ranks among the best. He’s damn good. Hella good. Remarkably good.
Crazy to watch.
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I have actually not seen Mamdani give a formal speech and what I’ll say is that unlike so many of his peers he is not trying to mimic anyone in his delivery. He is simply being himself and it is very effective.