Tony Webster
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ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
I don’t know what Scientology is but if you told me it was an AI-powered fentanyl quantum sensor, I would believe you
CBP Wants AI-Powered ‘Quantum Sensors’ for Finding Fentanyl in Cars
US Customs and Border Protection is paying General Dynamics to create prototype “quantum sensors,” to be used with an AI database to detect fentanyl and other narcotics.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I don’t know what Scientology is but if you told me it was an AI-powered fentanyl quantum sensor, I would believe you
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Thirty-one known defendants have been charged in Chicago with non-immigration crimes tied to “Operation Midway Blitz.”
With today’s acquittal, 15 of them have been cleared.
No one has been convicted.
With today’s acquittal, 15 of them have been cleared.
No one has been convicted.
#BREAKING: Federal jury finds Chicago man NOT GUILTY of offering $10K for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
The trial of Juan Espinoza Martinez was the first to result from “Operation Midway Blitz”: chicago.suntimes.com/live/closing...
The trial of Juan Espinoza Martinez was the first to result from “Operation Midway Blitz”: chicago.suntimes.com/live/closing...
January 22, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Thirty-one known defendants have been charged in Chicago with non-immigration crimes tied to “Operation Midway Blitz.”
With today’s acquittal, 15 of them have been cleared.
No one has been convicted.
With today’s acquittal, 15 of them have been cleared.
No one has been convicted.
A story I wrote seven years ago came up at the Minnesota Legislature today. I thought the issue of reverse-location/geofence search warrants needed regulation back then, and it might finally happen! (1:04:41) www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHek...
Legislative Commission on Data Practices 1/22/26
YouTube video by MNHouseInfo
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:29 AM
A story I wrote seven years ago came up at the Minnesota Legislature today. I thought the issue of reverse-location/geofence search warrants needed regulation back then, and it might finally happen! (1:04:41) www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHek...
The White House just posted a perp walk photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong, edited with AI to falsely make it look like she’s crying. We are in unprecedented territory of course, but it creates a very viable avenue for the defense to nuke the prosecution’s entire case.
January 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The White House just posted a perp walk photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong, edited with AI to falsely make it look like she’s crying. We are in unprecedented territory of course, but it creates a very viable avenue for the defense to nuke the prosecution’s entire case.
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This declaration from WaPo journalist Hannah Natanson describing what the FBI took is utterly devastating.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 21, 2026 at 7:44 PM
This declaration from WaPo journalist Hannah Natanson describing what the FBI took is utterly devastating.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
king shit www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
Alaska Art Student Arrested for Eating Another Student’s AI-Generated Art in Protest
A University of Alaska student was charged with a misdemeanor for eating another student's AI-generated art in protest.
www.artnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:43 PM
king shit www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
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A combat-wounded veteran's eight-hour detention by federal agents in Minneapolis raises concerns about due process in ICE facilities.
Army veteran says ICE agents detained him for hours without access to phone or his attorney
A combat-wounded veteran's eight-hour detention by federal agents in Minneapolis raises concerns about due process in ICE facilities.
www.kare11.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:14 AM
A combat-wounded veteran's eight-hour detention by federal agents in Minneapolis raises concerns about due process in ICE facilities.
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JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday; VPOTUS is the only person who gets a 5 mile VIP NOTAM. www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/notice...
Resources - Notices - FAA - FAASTeam - FAASafety.gov
www.faasafety.gov
January 20, 2026 at 2:35 AM
JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday; VPOTUS is the only person who gets a 5 mile VIP NOTAM. www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/notice...
FAA VIP Movement Notification issued for Minneapolis for Thursday www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/notice...
January 20, 2026 at 1:19 AM
FAA VIP Movement Notification issued for Minneapolis for Thursday www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/notice...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Mischief Toys is a plaintiff in the lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to hold his tariffs unconstitutional 🤔🤔🤔
January 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Mischief Toys is a plaintiff in the lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to hold his tariffs unconstitutional 🤔🤔🤔
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BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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21-year-old activist injured by ICE:
I will be blind for life. I have fractures in my skull that they can't fix. They pulled a piece of plastic the size of a nickel out of my eye. I had shards of metal, glass, and plastic behind my eye and in my skull. They said it was a miracle I survived.
I will be blind for life. I have fractures in my skull that they can't fix. They pulled a piece of plastic the size of a nickel out of my eye. I had shards of metal, glass, and plastic behind my eye and in my skull. They said it was a miracle I survived.
January 15, 2026 at 7:24 PM
21-year-old activist injured by ICE:
I will be blind for life. I have fractures in my skull that they can't fix. They pulled a piece of plastic the size of a nickel out of my eye. I had shards of metal, glass, and plastic behind my eye and in my skull. They said it was a miracle I survived.
I will be blind for life. I have fractures in my skull that they can't fix. They pulled a piece of plastic the size of a nickel out of my eye. I had shards of metal, glass, and plastic behind my eye and in my skull. They said it was a miracle I survived.
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is this about Greenland or Minneapolis?
How about we not get into a fight with Scandinavian soldiers in a frozen landscape. Foreign invaders trying that while going "we're bigger than you, back down" has a bad record.
January 14, 2026 at 9:41 PM
is this about Greenland or Minneapolis?
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Near Lyndale and 24th Ave in Minneapolis tonight, feds have reportedly shot another person.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
January 15, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Near Lyndale and 24th Ave in Minneapolis tonight, feds have reportedly shot another person.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
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We are aware of reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement in North Minneapolis. We are working to confirm additional details.
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
We are aware of reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement in North Minneapolis. We are working to confirm additional details.
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Local pizza joint leads insurgency against federal paramilitary forces.
Wrecktangle Pizza co-owner: "You can see from that video exactly what happens when they try to fuck with us."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQUo...
Wrecktangle Pizza co-owner: "You can see from that video exactly what happens when they try to fuck with us."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQUo...
January 14, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Local pizza joint leads insurgency against federal paramilitary forces.
Wrecktangle Pizza co-owner: "You can see from that video exactly what happens when they try to fuck with us."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQUo...
Wrecktangle Pizza co-owner: "You can see from that video exactly what happens when they try to fuck with us."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQUo...
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US Border Patrol Officer recording with Facebook glasses in Minneapolis.
January 14, 2026 at 4:03 AM
US Border Patrol Officer recording with Facebook glasses in Minneapolis.
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According to Jonathan Ross’s unnamed neighbor in suburban Minneapolis, he told her in 2020 that he was a botanist.
people.com/ice-agent-jo...
people.com/ice-agent-jo...
Minneapolis ICE Shooter Told Longtime Neighbor He Was a Botanist: 'I Had No Idea He Was an ICE Agent' (Exclusive)
ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, once told neighbors he was a botanist, a woman who lives nearby tells PEOPLE. 'I had no idea he was an ICE agent,' she...
people.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
According to Jonathan Ross’s unnamed neighbor in suburban Minneapolis, he told her in 2020 that he was a botanist.
people.com/ice-agent-jo...
people.com/ice-agent-jo...
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A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
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I wore an ICE OUT shirt while courtside at the Timberwolves game yesterday. Security initially said I needed to give them the shirt (I didn't), but later clarified that I just needed to wear something else. Here's a nice write-up about it by Jon Krawczynski ✊
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
January 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
I wore an ICE OUT shirt while courtside at the Timberwolves game yesterday. Security initially said I needed to give them the shirt (I didn't), but later clarified that I just needed to wear something else. Here's a nice write-up about it by Jon Krawczynski ✊
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Minn. AG Keith Ellison, Mpls. Mayor Frey, and St. Paul Mayor Her will hold a press conference at 3:30pm CST “to make an important announcement about Operation Metro Surge and the deployment of federal immigration enforcement agents.” Will be livestreamed here: www.youtube.com/live/fHrgrZp...
January 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Minn. AG Keith Ellison, Mpls. Mayor Frey, and St. Paul Mayor Her will hold a press conference at 3:30pm CST “to make an important announcement about Operation Metro Surge and the deployment of federal immigration enforcement agents.” Will be livestreamed here: www.youtube.com/live/fHrgrZp...
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Tim Phillips, a Minneapolis civil rights and criminal defense attorney, told The Athletic that he wore the shirt in response to the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the Twin Cities in recent weeks.
More details:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
More details:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Target Center security apologizes after telling Timberwolves fan to remove ‘ICE OUT’ T-shirt
Tim Phillips, a civil rights attorney, said that he wore the shirt in response to the increased presence of ICE agents in the Twin Cities.
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Tim Phillips, a Minneapolis civil rights and criminal defense attorney, told The Athletic that he wore the shirt in response to the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the Twin Cities in recent weeks.
More details:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
More details:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...