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Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country
The next phase of ICE’s big ramp-up: a nationwide network of vast detention facilities. But guess what? Even parts of Red America are saying no.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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New Bellingcat investigation: Made in the USA: How American-Built Weapons Have Wrought Destruction in Gaza.
The article examines how US-made weapons have been used in Israeli strikes and the civilian harm linked to their use.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
The article examines how US-made weapons have been used in Israeli strikes and the civilian harm linked to their use.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
Made in the USA: How American-Built Weapons Have Wrought Destruction in Gaza - bellingcat
Bellingcat has identified scores of incidents where remnants from munitions made in the US have been found after Israeli strikes in Gaza.
www.bellingcat.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
New Bellingcat investigation: Made in the USA: How American-Built Weapons Have Wrought Destruction in Gaza.
The article examines how US-made weapons have been used in Israeli strikes and the civilian harm linked to their use.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
The article examines how US-made weapons have been used in Israeli strikes and the civilian harm linked to their use.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
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“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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They have achieved 10 to 1 force superority over ICE
A manager for the Immigrant Defense Network told MPR News that back in November, 2,500 people were trained as constitutional observers. Now, the total is nearly 30,000 trained observers in 77 of Minnesota's 87 counties.
Nearly 30,000 Minnesotans trained as constitutional observers
The Immigrant Defense Network works with more than 100 organizations to help train constitutional observers. At the end of November, there were 2,500 trained observers. That number has soared as more ...
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM
They have achieved 10 to 1 force superority over ICE
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“The Salvadoran organization Humanitarian Legal Aid (SJH) documents 470 deaths among people detained during the 45 months of the state of emergency imposed by Nayib Bukele”
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“The investigation concludes that a high percentage of people who entered the prison system — May have been murdered.”
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“The Salvadoran organization Humanitarian Legal Aid (SJH) documents 470 deaths among people detained during the 45 months of the state of emergency imposed by Nayib Bukele”
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“The investigation concludes that a high percentage of people who entered the prison system — May have been murdered.”
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“The 32-page document reveals that 94% of those killed were not gang members. Among them were evangelical pastors, union leaders, taxi drivers, and four minors, including a newborn. This figure triples the 153 deaths in state custody reported by the organization Cristosal in 2023.“
Pastors, union members, and minors among the 470 people who have died in prisons under the Bukele regime
A report by Humanitarian Legal Relief documents that 31.8% of the deceased died violently, while a similar number lost their lives due to lack of medical attention
english.elpais.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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“The Salvadoran organization Humanitarian Legal Aid (SJH) documents 470 deaths among people detained during the 45 months of the state of emergency imposed by Nayib Bukele”
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“The investigation concludes that a high percentage of people who entered the prison system — May have been murdered.”
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“The Salvadoran organization Humanitarian Legal Aid (SJH) documents 470 deaths among people detained during the 45 months of the state of emergency imposed by Nayib Bukele”
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“The investigation concludes that a high percentage of people who entered the prison system — May have been murdered.”
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This is my hometown - Buda, Texas. Guy runs up and starts pummeling one of the girls. I am so proud of these high school students standing up for their neighbors. There are more of us than the fascist dipshits, and there's safety in numbers. www.kxan.com/news/local/b...
Man charged with assault after fight during student-led anti-ICE protest in Buda
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said on Tuesday he is calling on the District Attorney’s Office to investigate after a brawl between students an adult man ensued during a confrontation at Monday’s …
www.kxan.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
This is my hometown - Buda, Texas. Guy runs up and starts pummeling one of the girls. I am so proud of these high school students standing up for their neighbors. There are more of us than the fascist dipshits, and there's safety in numbers. www.kxan.com/news/local/b...
Latinos were already feeling the pain of increased cost of living. Now, Republicans are warning the party needs to change course on immigration, focus on economic issues and start pouring money into competitive races — or risk getting stomped in November.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset
Democrats flipped a deep-red state senate district over the weekend that has the party worried about November.
www.politico.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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Casar holds a 3 minute and 26 second moment of silence to represent the time in which DHS officers let Renee Good bleed out after she was shot
February 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Casar holds a 3 minute and 26 second moment of silence to represent the time in which DHS officers let Renee Good bleed out after she was shot
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“At the heart of the deployment in Minnesota — Paramilitary tactical units behave not like local police — But instead like special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan
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“At the heart of the deployment in Minnesota — Paramilitary tactical units behave not like local police — But instead like special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan
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February 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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“At the heart of the deployment in Minnesota — Paramilitary tactical units behave not like local police — But instead like special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan
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“At the heart of the deployment in Minnesota — Paramilitary tactical units behave not like local police — But instead like special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan
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It’s official. Let’s win this, Ohio.
January 30, 2026 at 10:06 PM
It’s official. Let’s win this, Ohio.
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No honeymoon period here. Clara Martinez and Deyanira Nevarez Martinez are already putting in work on Lansing City Council, while Ric Galvan just wrapped 7 months of deep community engagement in San Antonio. This is what day-one leadership looks like.
February 3, 2026 at 8:21 PM
No honeymoon period here. Clara Martinez and Deyanira Nevarez Martinez are already putting in work on Lansing City Council, while Ric Galvan just wrapped 7 months of deep community engagement in San Antonio. This is what day-one leadership looks like.
MAGA Adult Male assaults Texas High School students protesting ICE
February 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Rep Lieu on Kristi Noem: “Under her leadership, the Department of Homeland Security has killed a number of Americans. She needs to resign, or she needs to be fired. And if not, impeachment proceedings need to proceed.”
February 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Rep Lieu on Kristi Noem: “Under her leadership, the Department of Homeland Security has killed a number of Americans. She needs to resign, or she needs to be fired. And if not, impeachment proceedings need to proceed.”
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Paris prosecutors raid the French offices of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of an investigation into child porn, deepfakes and more
French prosecutors have launched a search at the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X. This is part of an investigation into alleged offenses, including spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
bit.ly
February 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Paris prosecutors raid the French offices of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
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When Democrats have the gavels back, we need to dismantle DHS and ensure that immigration is handled how it should be — as a CIVIL system.
In the meantime, we won’t stop pushing for guardrails to ICE and CBP.
In the meantime, we won’t stop pushing for guardrails to ICE and CBP.
February 3, 2026 at 3:51 AM
When Democrats have the gavels back, we need to dismantle DHS and ensure that immigration is handled how it should be — as a CIVIL system.
In the meantime, we won’t stop pushing for guardrails to ICE and CBP.
In the meantime, we won’t stop pushing for guardrails to ICE and CBP.
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DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
After Border Patrol shot two people in Portland, DHS claimed they were "vicious gang members" tied to a past shooting.
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
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“Let us be clear: we want the power of the state. We wish to hold the criminals of the regime accountable. We wish to seize back the public funds looted by Trump and his cronies. We wish to undo the damage he has done to the government. More than any of that we wish to rebuild.”
From Powerlessness to Power
We will not achieve any of our ultimate goals without exercising state power, and the most effective way to take state power is through nonviolent but confrontational resistance.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:04 AM
“Let us be clear: we want the power of the state. We wish to hold the criminals of the regime accountable. We wish to seize back the public funds looted by Trump and his cronies. We wish to undo the damage he has done to the government. More than any of that we wish to rebuild.”
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Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
on.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
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“We’d be in a far worse place without the mass protests in Minneapolis, Chicago, LA, and across the country. Protest doesn’t bring instant change, but it disrupts authoritarian power and reminds everyone this isn’t normal. We have to keep showing up. We have to keep protesting.”
February 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
“We’d be in a far worse place without the mass protests in Minneapolis, Chicago, LA, and across the country. Protest doesn’t bring instant change, but it disrupts authoritarian power and reminds everyone this isn’t normal. We have to keep showing up. We have to keep protesting.”
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It appears there is now a measles outbreak at the Dilley family detention facility. www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
Source: Measles outbreak reported at ICE's Dilley family detention facility
DPS troopers stand guard in front of the Dilley detention center during a protest last weekend. After a week of public outcry over the Dilley, Texas South
www.sacurrent.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:17 PM
It appears there is now a measles outbreak at the Dilley family detention facility. www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
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AP: Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters apnews.com/article/port...
Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, demanded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave his city after federal agents launched tear gas at a crowd of demonstrators — including young children — outside ...
apnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM
AP: Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters apnews.com/article/port...
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I'm going to be joining and speaking on this call in a bit. Very cool list of folks presenting. Should be interesting - check it out! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
How We Build a General Strike · May Day Strong
We are inspired by the incredible wins coming out of Minnesota - and we know how they got them. More than 75,000 people took to the streets in Minneapolis January 23rd and hundreds of stores closed in...
www.mobilize.us
February 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM
I'm going to be joining and speaking on this call in a bit. Very cool list of folks presenting. Should be interesting - check it out! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
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Allison Gill reveals she’s been in contact with a woman who reported trafficking tied to Trump’s modeling agency to the FBI. The tip appears on the Epstein file pages that went viral — the FBI interview is missing.
February 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Allison Gill reveals she’s been in contact with a woman who reported trafficking tied to Trump’s modeling agency to the FBI. The tip appears on the Epstein file pages that went viral — the FBI interview is missing.