@segsig.bsky.social
Antifa since 1978 (that's not when I was born!) Progressive policies are good policies. Healthcare issues *access/affordability, ACA, masks. Covid-conscious.
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‘One officer told me that I "had no chance of returning to Minnesota" and that "the best thing for (me] is self-deportation." …
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
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25. This Cibola jail was horrible. It was cramped. I was chained up again.
The officers mocked
me and called me their enemy. They laughed at me. I was kept at the jail for what felt like around three hours. I wasn't given an explanation for why I was there.
26. Security
guards then put me on a bus. I think it was around January 27.
No one said
anything about where I was going. I was handcuffed. It felt like the middle of the night. It was freezing cold in the bus because the driver had the AC on. We had no jackets. The bus eventually took me back to El Paso in the carly morning of Tuesday, January 27th.
27. I was put in a cold cell where I had to sleep on the bare cement floor. Around 10 in the morning my cellmate asked to speak to an ICE officer. Three officers came into the cell so I had a chance to speak to them too. One officer told me that I "had no chance of returning to Minnesota" and that "the best thing for (me] is self-deportation." She told me that if I fought my case, I would spend two to three more months here in El Paso. She offered me $2600 to self-deport. I refused. I wanted to talk to my attorney. They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota. If I hadn't managed to talk to my attorney who told me a while back that I was ordered released. I might have given up at this point and signed the self-deportation forms because the conditions were so unbearable.
…
30. When I was taken back to the detention center from the airport, after missing the flight, I overheard an ICE officer saying in English, "the judge in Minnesota wants this one back." I was put in a cold jail cell again until early next morning (January 28). But again no one had told me directly that a judge had ordered my release
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32. When I arrived in Minneapolis, I was handed off to ICE
… I had to sign lots of papers saying that I wasn't going to be a part of any "groups." I didn't know what they meant by "groups." They never told me why I was detained](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5cn3kbi4g5blrtahon34xbu4/bafkreiccqxmfncofjqinoveiqscwale2ox5xpiqt46veqjdh3jmimkrxhq@jpeg)
February 5, 2026 at 6:04 AM
‘One officer told me that I "had no chance of returning to Minnesota" and that "the best thing for (me] is self-deportation." …
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
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Sadly, this actually sounds totally possible.
February 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Sadly, this actually sounds totally possible.
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👇🎯 Norms & duct tape, folks. Those things undergirding "normal politics" are shredded.
We continue to fail as a country because everyone continues to participate in all the daily events as if things are totally normal & he is not violating the Constitution in 50 unprecedented ways on a daily basis.
We continue to fail as a country because everyone continues to participate in all the daily events as if things are totally normal & he is not violating the Constitution in 50 unprecedented ways on a daily basis.
NPB, aside from its other issues, is the kind of traditional bipartisan event nobody should attend if he's going to be there. Don't show up and observe the norms as if he's a normal president. Symbolism matters, don't give it to him. Let him speak to a room full of only his own braying jackasses.
Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast: "I don't know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat. I really don't. *crowd groans* I know we have some here today. I don't know why they're here, because they certainly don't give us their vote ... they cheat."
February 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
👇🎯 Norms & duct tape, folks. Those things undergirding "normal politics" are shredded.
We continue to fail as a country because everyone continues to participate in all the daily events as if things are totally normal & he is not violating the Constitution in 50 unprecedented ways on a daily basis.
We continue to fail as a country because everyone continues to participate in all the daily events as if things are totally normal & he is not violating the Constitution in 50 unprecedented ways on a daily basis.
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I told y’all Homan would be worse
Suburban observers say ICE has only been more aggressive since Homan: “I think they’re getting angry that we’re winning and the country is rallying around us. We’re so organized and we act with such integrity. They don’t want to admit they feel threatened by us.”
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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.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:56 AM
I told y’all Homan would be worse
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A deaf teen was violently detained by ICE for not “following orders”.
He couldn’t hear their orders.
They denied him an interpreter.
Denied him accommodations.
This is who they are.
They target the disabled because eugenics and fascism go hand in hand.
He couldn’t hear their orders.
They denied him an interpreter.
Denied him accommodations.
This is who they are.
They target the disabled because eugenics and fascism go hand in hand.
February 5, 2026 at 4:34 AM
A deaf teen was violently detained by ICE for not “following orders”.
He couldn’t hear their orders.
They denied him an interpreter.
Denied him accommodations.
This is who they are.
They target the disabled because eugenics and fascism go hand in hand.
He couldn’t hear their orders.
They denied him an interpreter.
Denied him accommodations.
This is who they are.
They target the disabled because eugenics and fascism go hand in hand.
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Rep. Ted Lieu never “blanches” at truth and accountability.
February 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Rep. Ted Lieu never “blanches” at truth and accountability.
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All media must treat every statement from the Trump administration as a lie until they provide evidence.
They just lie.
It is the one of the only things they do consistently.
That and be racist.
They just lie.
It is the one of the only things they do consistently.
That and be racist.
Of course.
DHS lied again.
Right after they murdered Renee Good, they shot a young couple in Portland.
Then lied about it.
They were *not* gang members.
And she wasn’t “involved” in a shooting, she was a victim of sexual assault.
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DHS lied again.
Right after they murdered Renee Good, they shot a young couple in Portland.
Then lied about it.
They were *not* gang members.
And she wasn’t “involved” in a shooting, she was a victim of sexual assault.
apple.news/AeMvL-19yS1S...
DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘a smear campaign’ — Guardian US
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
apple.news
February 4, 2026 at 3:52 PM
All media must treat every statement from the Trump administration as a lie until they provide evidence.
They just lie.
It is the one of the only things they do consistently.
That and be racist.
They just lie.
It is the one of the only things they do consistently.
That and be racist.
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As an immunocompromised cancer survivor, the riskiest things I do are go for my 6 annual cancer surveillance appointments in crowded medical offices full of unmasked patients and staff. I should not have to risk death by respiratory illness in order to not die of cancer, but the system is failing us
On world cancer day, thinking of all the patients who will go to chemo today facing unmasked hospital staff. And who will suffer hospital-acquired infections and even die due to the lack of airborne mitigations 💔
February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
As an immunocompromised cancer survivor, the riskiest things I do are go for my 6 annual cancer surveillance appointments in crowded medical offices full of unmasked patients and staff. I should not have to risk death by respiratory illness in order to not die of cancer, but the system is failing us
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Mafia enforcers and street thugs and rapists, basically.
"For much of the 2010s and likely before and since, it appears the crime rate of CBP agents and offices was higher PER CAPITA than the crime rate of undocumented immigrants in the United States."
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Accountability for ICE and CBP
However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 4, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Mafia enforcers and street thugs and rapists, basically.
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Philidelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE: If an agent commits crimes in Philly, I will charge you. You will be arrested. You will stand trial, and you will be convicted in state or federal court and you will do your time. Donald Trump can't pardon you for a state court conviction.
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Philidelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE: If an agent commits crimes in Philly, I will charge you. You will be arrested. You will stand trial, and you will be convicted in state or federal court and you will do your time. Donald Trump can't pardon you for a state court conviction.
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Here is a collection of sworn testimonies from detainees being held in ICE custody. Until reading these testimonies, I wasn't fully aware of what is happening. Please read them yourself. We need to know this. We need to understand the consequences of ICE/CBP arrests. assets.aclu.org/live/uploads...
assets.aclu.org
February 2, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Here is a collection of sworn testimonies from detainees being held in ICE custody. Until reading these testimonies, I wasn't fully aware of what is happening. Please read them yourself. We need to know this. We need to understand the consequences of ICE/CBP arrests. assets.aclu.org/live/uploads...
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They're pushing Newsom super hard hoping you forget there is still plenty of time to find a good candidate that doesn't throw trans rights into the garbage, because fuck voting for that piece of shit. THERE'S EASILY TIME. We can do better. You don't get to throw people's human rights & dignity away.
February 3, 2026 at 4:14 AM
They're pushing Newsom super hard hoping you forget there is still plenty of time to find a good candidate that doesn't throw trans rights into the garbage, because fuck voting for that piece of shit. THERE'S EASILY TIME. We can do better. You don't get to throw people's human rights & dignity away.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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The story isn’t necessarily that Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas election in a district Trump won by 17 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The story isn’t necessarily that Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas election in a district Trump won by 17 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
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A federal judge has ruled that DHS likely broke the law when it barred members of Congress from visiting immigrant detention facilities without a week's notice.
Judge says Trump administration must let lawmakers make unannounced visits to ICE detention facilities
The Department of Homeland Security had implemented a one-week notice for lawmakers’ visits.
www.politico.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A federal judge has ruled that DHS likely broke the law when it barred members of Congress from visiting immigrant detention facilities without a week's notice.
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The only thing I've learned from the last decade of Trump is that there are A LOT more really stupid people in the United States than I ever realized.
Holy shit.
Holy shit.
February 1, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The only thing I've learned from the last decade of Trump is that there are A LOT more really stupid people in the United States than I ever realized.
Holy shit.
Holy shit.
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It’s like living in China, but without the trust in science, progress on renewable energy, uptake in EVs, amazing high speed rail network, and great food.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM
It’s like living in China, but without the trust in science, progress on renewable energy, uptake in EVs, amazing high speed rail network, and great food.
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Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
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January 31, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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I can't think of anything less patriotic than allowing a corrupt pedophile to suspend the constitution so he can murder citizens, enrich himself, and imprison journalists.
January 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
I can't think of anything less patriotic than allowing a corrupt pedophile to suspend the constitution so he can murder citizens, enrich himself, and imprison journalists.
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New from me: It is not just that the US is experiencing democratic backsliding. Authoritarianism has emerged more quickly than in other benchmark countries.
This graph from John Burn-Murdoch sums it up. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
This graph from John Burn-Murdoch sums it up. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
January 31, 2026 at 3:12 PM
New from me: It is not just that the US is experiencing democratic backsliding. Authoritarianism has emerged more quickly than in other benchmark countries.
This graph from John Burn-Murdoch sums it up. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
This graph from John Burn-Murdoch sums it up. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
be sure to search melania devourer of men on google too, you know just to find the free kindle book on amazon.
January 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
be sure to search melania devourer of men on google too, you know just to find the free kindle book on amazon.
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This is not the kind of country we want. What happened to basic decency and humanity? These are children!
January 30, 2026 at 8:05 PM
This is not the kind of country we want. What happened to basic decency and humanity? These are children!
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.