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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
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The best way to understand a case is to talk with the person litigating it. The ACLU’s Lee Gelernt explains the most recent developments in the case involving migrants who the government sent to CECOT prison in El Salvador. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Live with Lee Gelernt & Joyce Vance
A federal judge is considering whether to refer a criminal contempt case against government officials involved in sending Venezuelan migrants to CECOT prison to DOJ
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The best way to understand a case is to talk with the person litigating it. The ACLU’s Lee Gelernt explains the most recent developments in the case involving migrants who the government sent to CECOT prison in El Salvador. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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A conversation, some legal analysis, and a brief discussion of the crazy investigation into Senator Kelly, as Trump’s need to take revenge on people who refuse to treat him like a king becomes increasingly all-consuming for him. joycevance.substack.com/p/explanatio...
Explanation: The Comey and James Prosecutions, Dismissed Without Prejudice
Preet's and my conversation and more
joycevance.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
A conversation, some legal analysis, and a brief discussion of the crazy investigation into Senator Kelly, as Trump’s need to take revenge on people who refuse to treat him like a king becomes increasingly all-consuming for him. joycevance.substack.com/p/explanatio...
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Pt1, 8/17/25, 60 Minutes Australia #EpsteinFiles
🧐 Why is Donald Trump refusing to release the Epstein files? www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMIP...
🧐 Why is Donald Trump refusing to release the Epstein files? www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMIP...
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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It also requests “records reflecting all
correspondence between Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein” (p.14) which does seem like a big deal, since that would relate to the concern that DOJ reversed its position only after they told Trump that he was in the files.
correspondence between Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein” (p.14) which does seem like a big deal, since that would relate to the concern that DOJ reversed its position only after they told Trump that he was in the files.
November 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
It also requests “records reflecting all
correspondence between Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein” (p.14) which does seem like a big deal, since that would relate to the concern that DOJ reversed its position only after they told Trump that he was in the files.
correspondence between Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein” (p.14) which does seem like a big deal, since that would relate to the concern that DOJ reversed its position only after they told Trump that he was in the files.
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It references this New York Times article several times, where AG Bondi told Trump that his name appeared in the files - after which, the DOJ reversed their position to release them.
The FOIA request covers comms around that between people at the FBI, the President, and DOJ.
The FOIA request covers comms around that between people at the FBI, the President, and DOJ.
Attorney General Told Trump His Name Appeared in Epstein Files
This is an archive of https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/us/politics/trump-epstein-files-named.html from Thursday 07, August 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It references this New York Times article several times, where AG Bondi told Trump that his name appeared in the files - after which, the DOJ reversed their position to release them.
The FOIA request covers comms around that between people at the FBI, the President, and DOJ.
The FOIA request covers comms around that between people at the FBI, the President, and DOJ.
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This expedited request is not about releasing the Epstein files themselves, but around the handling of those files:
p.2: "Democracy Forward seeks records concerning the Department’s handling of the files—records that are distinct from the files themselves."
p.2: "Democracy Forward seeks records concerning the Department’s handling of the files—records that are distinct from the files themselves."
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
This expedited request is not about releasing the Epstein files themselves, but around the handling of those files:
p.2: "Democracy Forward seeks records concerning the Department’s handling of the files—records that are distinct from the files themselves."
p.2: "Democracy Forward seeks records concerning the Department’s handling of the files—records that are distinct from the files themselves."
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NEW: The criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James are gone … for now. A look at the loose ends and questions that remain after a judge tossed the indictments and declared the lead prosecutor to be illegitimate.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
NEW: The criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James are gone … for now. A look at the loose ends and questions that remain after a judge tossed the indictments and declared the lead prosecutor to be illegitimate.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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JUST IN: Judge Chutkan orders expedited processing of a FOIA request for files related to DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
JUST IN: Judge Chutkan orders expedited processing of a FOIA request for files related to DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
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MAILBAG TIME: We’re recording a special episode with @gtconway.bsky.social this week and we want your questions!
What questions do you have for George?
Drop them here in the replies and subscribe to Bulwark+ to see the answers: www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
What questions do you have for George?
Drop them here in the replies and subscribe to Bulwark+ to see the answers: www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
MAILBAG TIME: We’re recording a special episode with @gtconway.bsky.social this week and we want your questions!
What questions do you have for George?
Drop them here in the replies and subscribe to Bulwark+ to see the answers: www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
What questions do you have for George?
Drop them here in the replies and subscribe to Bulwark+ to see the answers: www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
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Judge Currie: "All actions flowing from Ms. Halligan's defective appointment, including securing and signing Mr. Comey's indictment, were unlawful exercises … and are hereby set aside."
"The Attorney General's attempts to ratify Ms. Halligan's actions were ineffective and are hereby set aside."
"The Attorney General's attempts to ratify Ms. Halligan's actions were ineffective and are hereby set aside."
BREAKING:
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Judge Currie: "All actions flowing from Ms. Halligan's defective appointment, including securing and signing Mr. Comey's indictment, were unlawful exercises … and are hereby set aside."
"The Attorney General's attempts to ratify Ms. Halligan's actions were ineffective and are hereby set aside."
"The Attorney General's attempts to ratify Ms. Halligan's actions were ineffective and are hereby set aside."
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BREAKING: The case against Letitia James has ALSO been dismissed without prejudice.
BREAKING:
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
BREAKING: The case against Letitia James has ALSO been dismissed without prejudice.
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Breaking:
Just days after Sen. Mark Kelly participated in a video asking service members to ‘refuse illegal orders,' the Pentagon now says it's opening an investigation into Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct."
Just days after Sen. Mark Kelly participated in a video asking service members to ‘refuse illegal orders,' the Pentagon now says it's opening an investigation into Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct."
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Breaking:
Just days after Sen. Mark Kelly participated in a video asking service members to ‘refuse illegal orders,' the Pentagon now says it's opening an investigation into Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct."
Just days after Sen. Mark Kelly participated in a video asking service members to ‘refuse illegal orders,' the Pentagon now says it's opening an investigation into Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct."
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New York AG James: "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."
BREAKING: The case against Letitia James has ALSO been dismissed without prejudice.
BREAKING:
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New York AG James: "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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Sen. Kelly responds: "If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
Breaking:
Just days after Sen. Mark Kelly participated in a video asking service members to ‘refuse illegal orders,' the Pentagon now says it's opening an investigation into Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct."
Just days after Sen. Mark Kelly participated in a video asking service members to ‘refuse illegal orders,' the Pentagon now says it's opening an investigation into Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct."
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Sen. Kelly responds: "If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
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This regime cannot be trusted with any personal information nor should any government be asking for such information. Now substitute Jewish with any other group: Hispanic, Black, Muslim, Gay etc. has your attitude changed ?
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This regime cannot be trusted with any personal information nor should any government be asking for such information. Now substitute Jewish with any other group: Hispanic, Black, Muslim, Gay etc. has your attitude changed ?
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My new podcast!
"Burn Order" - 6 episodes.
Free to listen on any podcast app, or online.
First 2 episodes come out for everyone on Monday 12/1.
MSNBC Premium subscribers get them early -- this Friday 11/28.
Listen to the trailer here and follow the series...
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
"Burn Order" - 6 episodes.
Free to listen on any podcast app, or online.
First 2 episodes come out for everyone on Monday 12/1.
MSNBC Premium subscribers get them early -- this Friday 11/28.
Listen to the trailer here and follow the series...
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order
News Podcast ·
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November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My new podcast!
"Burn Order" - 6 episodes.
Free to listen on any podcast app, or online.
First 2 episodes come out for everyone on Monday 12/1.
MSNBC Premium subscribers get them early -- this Friday 11/28.
Listen to the trailer here and follow the series...
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
"Burn Order" - 6 episodes.
Free to listen on any podcast app, or online.
First 2 episodes come out for everyone on Monday 12/1.
MSNBC Premium subscribers get them early -- this Friday 11/28.
Listen to the trailer here and follow the series...
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
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"The primetime host will debut the new podcast Dec. 1, tackling the series of events that led to the U.S. to incarcerate Japanese Americans at the beginning of World War II."
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"The primetime host will debut the new podcast Dec. 1, tackling the series of events that led to the U.S. to incarcerate Japanese Americans at the beginning of World War II."
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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FULL STORY: Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino, and the agents who led a series of increasingly aggressive raids across Chicago and its suburbs, falsely depicted ordinary Chicagoans as professional agitators determined to mount a violent resistance, a federal judge determined. @wttw.bsky.social
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, Federal Agents Repeatedly Lied About What They Did During Aggressive Immigration Raids: Judge
U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis used a blistering 233-page ruling to painstakingly detail how agents falsely asserted in court and in official reports that they had been confronted with unrelenti...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
FULL STORY: Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino, and the agents who led a series of increasingly aggressive raids across Chicago and its suburbs, falsely depicted ordinary Chicagoans as professional agitators determined to mount a violent resistance, a federal judge determined. @wttw.bsky.social
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Pardons for sale, get your fresh hot pardons for sale...
Yes, you have to pay the convicted fraudsters to get your presidential pardon, but that's how the United States of America sells 'em now:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Yes, you have to pay the convicted fraudsters to get your presidential pardon, but that's how the United States of America sells 'em now:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The case of a felon who paid lobbyists nearly $1 million to seek a Trump pardon
Nursing home magnate Joseph Schwartz was sentenced in April to three years for defrauding the government of $38 million. Seven months later, Trump pardoned him, but the White House denies a lobbying t...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Pardons for sale, get your fresh hot pardons for sale...
Yes, you have to pay the convicted fraudsters to get your presidential pardon, but that's how the United States of America sells 'em now:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Yes, you have to pay the convicted fraudsters to get your presidential pardon, but that's how the United States of America sells 'em now:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Kavanaugh stop. Smashed the kid’s car windows and arrested him. He told them he was a U.S. citizen. The officer replied “I don’t care.”
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
High school senior, a U.S. citizen, detained by ICE in Oregon
The 17-year-old was held more than five hours Friday in an ICE facility, his brother said.
www.oregonlive.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Kavanaugh stop. Smashed the kid’s car windows and arrested him. He told them he was a U.S. citizen. The officer replied “I don’t care.”
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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“His abusive and excessive use of the GV Jet for his personal adventures and the assignment of SWAT-qualified special agents to guard his girlfriend are indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility,” he added...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
“His abusive and excessive use of the GV Jet for his personal adventures and the assignment of SWAT-qualified special agents to guard his girlfriend are indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility,” he added...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...