Cecilia Muñoz
@ceciliamunoz.bsky.social
Serial policy nerd: led President Obama's Domestic Policy Council after 20 years at Unidos US; now growing new NGOs. On way too many boards. Author: More Than Ready.
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NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find:
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find:
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
We can't simply object to the horrors of this administration's approach to immigrants and immigration - though we of course must object forcefully - we also have to fix the issue that the president is exploiting. Our democracy depends on it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/o...
Opinion | ‘We Have a Border for a Reason’
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We can't simply object to the horrors of this administration's approach to immigrants and immigration - though we of course must object forcefully - we also have to fix the issue that the president is exploiting. Our democracy depends on it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/o...
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Chicago business, civic and faith leaders join together to call for end to immigration raids
abc7chicago.com/post/united-...
abc7chicago.com/post/united-...
Chicago business, civic and faith leaders join together to call for end to immigration raids
For the first time since Operation Midway Blitz began, a large group of Chicago's business, civic and faith leaders jointed together to call for an end to the ICE raids. They say it's having a big imp...
abc7chicago.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Chicago business, civic and faith leaders join together to call for end to immigration raids
abc7chicago.com/post/united-...
abc7chicago.com/post/united-...
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
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James Comey’s criminal indictment is part of a larger pattern of prosecutions where the DOJ has recently used its powers to retaliate against many of the President’s perceived political opponents. Today, we filed an amicus brief in Comey's case to connect these dots: 🔗 https://protdem.org/4qvfZX9
October 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
James Comey’s criminal indictment is part of a larger pattern of prosecutions where the DOJ has recently used its powers to retaliate against many of the President’s perceived political opponents. Today, we filed an amicus brief in Comey's case to connect these dots: 🔗 https://protdem.org/4qvfZX9
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This is a real thing that a judge had to say to the Chief of US Customs and Border Protection.
"Kids dressed in halloween costumes walking to a parade" do not present an immediate threat to law enforcement officer and riot control measures may not be used, Ellis says.
October 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is a real thing that a judge had to say to the Chief of US Customs and Border Protection.
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NEW 📰: Building a more effective government that moves beyond the status quo requires honest reflection.
Drawing on interviews with more than 45 former senior Biden officials, our latest report offers 161 practical recommendations for better governance.
https://bit.ly/4312Zid
Drawing on interviews with more than 45 former senior Biden officials, our latest report offers 161 practical recommendations for better governance.
https://bit.ly/4312Zid
October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NEW 📰: Building a more effective government that moves beyond the status quo requires honest reflection.
Drawing on interviews with more than 45 former senior Biden officials, our latest report offers 161 practical recommendations for better governance.
https://bit.ly/4312Zid
Drawing on interviews with more than 45 former senior Biden officials, our latest report offers 161 practical recommendations for better governance.
https://bit.ly/4312Zid
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Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties
Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
n.pr
October 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
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It’s not just that they don’t have to turn off SNAP benefits — they’re not legally allowed to. They legally must use the contingency fund.
The admin is pretending they can’t use it even though their own guidance from a month ago (that they’ve since deleted) contradicts that.
The admin is pretending they can’t use it even though their own guidance from a month ago (that they’ve since deleted) contradicts that.
Yes, they’re using the shutdown to turn off SNAP benefits.
No, they don’t have to.
No, they don’t have to.
October 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
It’s not just that they don’t have to turn off SNAP benefits — they’re not legally allowed to. They legally must use the contingency fund.
The admin is pretending they can’t use it even though their own guidance from a month ago (that they’ve since deleted) contradicts that.
The admin is pretending they can’t use it even though their own guidance from a month ago (that they’ve since deleted) contradicts that.
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ICE agents kidnapped a US citizen in Chicago because she didn’t “look” American to them. She even had her US passport on her. 🤬
ICE Detains Citizen After Saying She Doesn’t “Look Like” Her Last Name
She even had her U.S. passport on her.
newrepublic.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
ICE agents kidnapped a US citizen in Chicago because she didn’t “look” American to them. She even had her US passport on her. 🤬
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I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:
October 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:
Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives we need to strengthen our civic culture, power, and participation. I’m so proud of their five-year strategic plan: @CivicNation 2030 — we all have to meet this moment.
Sign up to join: civicnation.us/strategicplan
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Civic Nation 2030: Five-Year Strategic Plan
We are an impact hub for ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, power, and participation. Together, we can build a more Civic Nation.
civicnation.us
October 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives we need to strengthen our civic culture, power, and participation. I’m so proud of their five-year strategic plan: @CivicNation 2030 — we all have to meet this moment.
Sign up to join: civicnation.us/strategicplan
Sign up to join: civicnation.us/strategicplan
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"The best defense against this weapon is solidarity among groups who disagree ferociously on many questions, but who agree on the need to keep America democratic and rebuild institutions and social connections to make democracy more robust."
"It wanted to signal strength. Instead, it’s revealing its weakness. The administration’s need to break the academy is forcing it to make a desperately risky gamble." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...
Opinion | You Beat Trumpism by Banding Together. It’s as Hard and as Simple as That.
www.nytimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"The best defense against this weapon is solidarity among groups who disagree ferociously on many questions, but who agree on the need to keep America democratic and rebuild institutions and social connections to make democracy more robust."
It's #LatinaEqualPay day today. On average, we earn 54 cents for every dollar earned by a non-Hispanic white man. And we're under attack in all kinds of other ways - some of us fear leaving our homes, some carry passports just to go about our business in our own country. America relies on our work.
October 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It's #LatinaEqualPay day today. On average, we earn 54 cents for every dollar earned by a non-Hispanic white man. And we're under attack in all kinds of other ways - some of us fear leaving our homes, some carry passports just to go about our business in our own country. America relies on our work.
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The @newyorker.com daily cartoon by Adam Douglas Thompson.
October 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The @newyorker.com daily cartoon by Adam Douglas Thompson.
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"[A]gents engulfed my car in tear gas, smashed my driver-side window, and pepper-sprayed my face.... I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. No explanation. No charges. No apology. One day, I was just told, 'you’re free to go.'" #KavanaughStop
I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.
Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
October 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"[A]gents engulfed my car in tear gas, smashed my driver-side window, and pepper-sprayed my face.... I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. No explanation. No charges. No apology. One day, I was just told, 'you’re free to go.'" #KavanaughStop
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My thoughts on the Quantico meeting
Trump’s Speech to Generals Was Incitement to Violence Against Americans
Military leaders’ quiet professionalism offers hope amid a maelstrom.
foreignpolicy.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My thoughts on the Quantico meeting
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Every time you hear Trump, Vance or a GOP leader talk about “illegal aliens” getting health care, remember they are trying desperately to dodge blame for an insurance premium jump about to hit 20M+ Americans
Also they are lying www.thebulwark.com/p/republican...
Also they are lying www.thebulwark.com/p/republican...
The Republican Shutdown Argument is a Giant Lie
No, Democrats aren’t trying to fund health care for “illegal aliens.”
www.thebulwark.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Every time you hear Trump, Vance or a GOP leader talk about “illegal aliens” getting health care, remember they are trying desperately to dodge blame for an insurance premium jump about to hit 20M+ Americans
Also they are lying www.thebulwark.com/p/republican...
Also they are lying www.thebulwark.com/p/republican...
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Former federal and state judges warned that the “rights and liberties of every American are in grave danger today," as Trump "corruptly abuses the power of his office by directing DOJ and the FBI to target his critics ... for investigation and criminal prosecution.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
James Comey case jeopardizes Americans' free speech rights, retired judges warn
A group of retired judges said Trump "continues to corruptly abuse the power of his office" by directing the Justice Department to target "his critics and his perceived political enemies."
www.nbcnews.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Former federal and state judges warned that the “rights and liberties of every American are in grave danger today," as Trump "corruptly abuses the power of his office by directing DOJ and the FBI to target his critics ... for investigation and criminal prosecution.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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NEW CASE: We just sued DHS to stop the immigration raids on construction sites.
Our client, Leo García Venegas, has been arrested twice just for working in construction while Latino—despite being a US citizen with a Real ID.
Here’s a short video explaining the case:
youtu.be/rYSfX9Wxs3M
Our client, Leo García Venegas, has been arrested twice just for working in construction while Latino—despite being a US citizen with a Real ID.
Here’s a short video explaining the case:
youtu.be/rYSfX9Wxs3M
Innocent CITIZEN Arrested TWICE by ICE
YouTube video by Institute for Justice
youtu.be
September 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEW CASE: We just sued DHS to stop the immigration raids on construction sites.
Our client, Leo García Venegas, has been arrested twice just for working in construction while Latino—despite being a US citizen with a Real ID.
Here’s a short video explaining the case:
youtu.be/rYSfX9Wxs3M
Our client, Leo García Venegas, has been arrested twice just for working in construction while Latino—despite being a US citizen with a Real ID.
Here’s a short video explaining the case:
youtu.be/rYSfX9Wxs3M
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WOW. The lead plaintiff is a Latino man who's been here legally for 24 years. He was grabbed off the street by plainclothes federal agents who didn't even ASK about his status.
He was detained overnight and only released once a supervisor realized he had been illegally arrested.
He was detained overnight and only released once a supervisor realized he had been illegally arrested.
September 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
WOW. The lead plaintiff is a Latino man who's been here legally for 24 years. He was grabbed off the street by plainclothes federal agents who didn't even ASK about his status.
He was detained overnight and only released once a supervisor realized he had been illegally arrested.
He was detained overnight and only released once a supervisor realized he had been illegally arrested.
Every governor and Congressmember who supports this administration should have to explain to the largest minority in the country why they think it's ok that we are constantly under attack by our own government. Many of us carry passports now in the hope of safety.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/u...
‘I’m From Here!’: U.S. Citizens Are Ending Up in Trump’s Dragnet
www.nytimes.com
September 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Every governor and Congressmember who supports this administration should have to explain to the largest minority in the country why they think it's ok that we are constantly under attack by our own government. Many of us carry passports now in the hope of safety.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/u...
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Two really smart pieces here from @protectdemocracy.org's Genevieve Nadeau and @jessmarsden.bsky.social on Trump's absurd "antifa" EO and some hopeful lessons from the @jimmykimmel.com debacle.
www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/two-ways-t...
www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/two-ways-t...
Two ways to read the “antifa” executive order
Plus, three lessons from Jimmy Kimmel’s reinstatement
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Two really smart pieces here from @protectdemocracy.org's Genevieve Nadeau and @jessmarsden.bsky.social on Trump's absurd "antifa" EO and some hopeful lessons from the @jimmykimmel.com debacle.
www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/two-ways-t...
www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/two-ways-t...
Please understand that the reason for holding a Passport Fair is not so much because Rep. Castro's constituents are planning foreign travel.
It's because they need to prove that they belong in their own country.
It's because they're in danger if they don't carry a passport.
It's because they need to prove that they belong in their own country.
It's because they're in danger if they don't carry a passport.
SAVE THE DAY: My office is hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, October 11th from 7AM to 3PM at the San Antonio Food Bank.
To reserve your spot, please call my district office at (210) 348-8216.
To reserve your spot, please call my district office at (210) 348-8216.
September 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Please understand that the reason for holding a Passport Fair is not so much because Rep. Castro's constituents are planning foreign travel.
It's because they need to prove that they belong in their own country.
It's because they're in danger if they don't carry a passport.
It's because they need to prove that they belong in their own country.
It's because they're in danger if they don't carry a passport.