David Harrison Greis
@davidgreis.bsky.social
The Greis Report YouTube video podcast host; democracy defender and environmental activist. Join the resistance!
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Will you guys still attend in person protests? I understand that it is very scary.
I’ll see you there.
I’ll see you there.
January 12, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Will you guys still attend in person protests? I understand that it is very scary.
I’ll see you there.
I’ll see you there.
Arlit Maria Martinez, a Salisbury, Maryland mother of two, was abducted by the ICE 🧊 Gestapo on her way to work last week, per WBOC
Her 15-year-old son Kevin died of cancer while his mother was locked up and ICE 🧊 REFUSED TO LET HER SAY GOODBYE TO HER DYING SON
ABOLISH ICE 🧊 JAIL THE GESTAPO
Her 15-year-old son Kevin died of cancer while his mother was locked up and ICE 🧊 REFUSED TO LET HER SAY GOODBYE TO HER DYING SON
ABOLISH ICE 🧊 JAIL THE GESTAPO
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Arlit Maria Martinez, a Salisbury, Maryland mother of two, was abducted by the ICE 🧊 Gestapo on her way to work last week, per WBOC
Her 15-year-old son Kevin died of cancer while his mother was locked up and ICE 🧊 REFUSED TO LET HER SAY GOODBYE TO HER DYING SON
ABOLISH ICE 🧊 JAIL THE GESTAPO
Her 15-year-old son Kevin died of cancer while his mother was locked up and ICE 🧊 REFUSED TO LET HER SAY GOODBYE TO HER DYING SON
ABOLISH ICE 🧊 JAIL THE GESTAPO
Threads is HEAVILY limiting my ability to post and comment. This is @the_fishkeeping_teachers from Threads
I’ll be posting more here, so tune in!
11.5 k strong and counting. The resistance has risen!
I’ll be posting more here, so tune in!
11.5 k strong and counting. The resistance has risen!
January 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Threads is HEAVILY limiting my ability to post and comment. This is @the_fishkeeping_teachers from Threads
I’ll be posting more here, so tune in!
11.5 k strong and counting. The resistance has risen!
I’ll be posting more here, so tune in!
11.5 k strong and counting. The resistance has risen!
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#BREAKING The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed Judge Sara Ellis' preliminary injunction, which restricted the feds' use of force in Chicago.
The appeals court says her order is "overbroad" but warns "do not overread today's order."
The appeals court says her order is "overbroad" but warns "do not overread today's order."
![ORDER
On November 6, 2025, the district court ordered a preliminary injunction forbidding defendants from using certain crowd control techniques and imposing additional requirements on law enforcement activities. Dist. Ct. DE 250.
Defendants seek a stay pending appeal, and plaintiffs oppose. A stay is appropriate if the movant demonstrates a likelihood of success on the merits and irreparable injury. Nken v. Holder, 556 U.S. 418, 434 (2009); Camelot Banquet Rooms, Inc. v. Small Bus. Admin, 14 F.4th 624, 628 (7th Cir. 2021) (per curiam). And “[i]n close
cases ... [a court] will balance the equities and weigh the relative harms to the applicant and to the respondent.” Hollingsworth v. Perry, 558 U.S. 183, 190 (2010) (per curiam).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:elipdmmf5istuvtyituspske/bafkreie7x6qul3od6bez5gb2n6fnnesex6ouiucocxyjfwab42nvn7gcly@jpeg)
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#BREAKING The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed Judge Sara Ellis' preliminary injunction, which restricted the feds' use of force in Chicago.
The appeals court says her order is "overbroad" but warns "do not overread today's order."
The appeals court says her order is "overbroad" but warns "do not overread today's order."
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The latest update on conditions inside Broadview's ICE facility, where a magistrate judge is planning a visit this week.
The Trump administration says it's "compliant" with an order to provide phone services so detainees may communicate with counsel.
Plaintiffs "continue to have concerns."
The Trump administration says it's "compliant" with an order to provide phone services so detainees may communicate with counsel.
Plaintiffs "continue to have concerns."
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The latest update on conditions inside Broadview's ICE facility, where a magistrate judge is planning a visit this week.
The Trump administration says it's "compliant" with an order to provide phone services so detainees may communicate with counsel.
Plaintiffs "continue to have concerns."
The Trump administration says it's "compliant" with an order to provide phone services so detainees may communicate with counsel.
Plaintiffs "continue to have concerns."
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JUST IN: The Justice Department formally appeals U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis' preliminary injunction, which restricts the use of force against protesters and journalists.
November 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
JUST IN: The Justice Department formally appeals U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis' preliminary injunction, which restricts the use of force against protesters and journalists.
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JUST IN: The declaration of U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino
He says he received a body-worn camera, has been trained on a body-worn camera, and is "currently using my body-worn camera in compliance with the preliminary injunction."
He says he received a body-worn camera, has been trained on a body-worn camera, and is "currently using my body-worn camera in compliance with the preliminary injunction."
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
JUST IN: The declaration of U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino
He says he received a body-worn camera, has been trained on a body-worn camera, and is "currently using my body-worn camera in compliance with the preliminary injunction."
He says he received a body-worn camera, has been trained on a body-worn camera, and is "currently using my body-worn camera in compliance with the preliminary injunction."
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Gettleman turns to the status report and says he's "pleased" and "hopefully we're moving in the right direction. But certain things, obviously, are going to take a little time."
November 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Gettleman turns to the status report and says he's "pleased" and "hopefully we're moving in the right direction. But certain things, obviously, are going to take a little time."
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Gettleman says he assumes Ellis' order will "be entered as soon as possible, and they'll be released, and that'll be the end of that controversy."
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Gettleman says he assumes Ellis' order will "be entered as soon as possible, and they'll be released, and that'll be the end of that controversy."
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Gettleman says this hearing was originally set b/c "the plaintiffs had been returned to ICE custody after our last hearing and sent to Waukesha, Wisconsin — contrary to my order."
But he said Judge Sara Ellis has since ordered their release in a separate hearing.
But he said Judge Sara Ellis has since ordered their release in a separate hearing.
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Gettleman says this hearing was originally set b/c "the plaintiffs had been returned to ICE custody after our last hearing and sent to Waukesha, Wisconsin — contrary to my order."
But he said Judge Sara Ellis has since ordered their release in a separate hearing.
But he said Judge Sara Ellis has since ordered their release in a separate hearing.
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The Justice Department has said in a new status report that it is largely in compliance with Gettleman’s TRO from earlier this week.
Plaintiffs are “doubtful.” They want to be able to inspect.
Plaintiffs are “doubtful.” They want to be able to inspect.
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Justice Department has said in a new status report that it is largely in compliance with Gettleman’s TRO from earlier this week.
Plaintiffs are “doubtful.” They want to be able to inspect.
Plaintiffs are “doubtful.” They want to be able to inspect.
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Good afternoon. U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman is presiding over a remote status hearing that just began over conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview.
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order governing conditions at Broadview ICE facility
Kade Heather reports: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Kade Heather reports: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order governing conditions at Broadview ICE facility
U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman is requiring officials at the de facto detention center run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide detainees with a clean bedding mat, a sufficient amou...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Good afternoon. U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman is presiding over a remote status hearing that just began over conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview.
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Ellis again insists that the Trump administration's arguments "lack credibility."
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Ellis again insists that the Trump administration's arguments "lack credibility."
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Judge Ellis finds that the Trump administration has placed "content-based restrictions" on protesters.
"Tellingly, she says, "defendants do not deny that they would treat pro-ICE demonstrators more favorably."
"Tellingly, she says, "defendants do not deny that they would treat pro-ICE demonstrators more favorably."
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Judge Ellis finds that the Trump administration has placed "content-based restrictions" on protesters.
"Tellingly, she says, "defendants do not deny that they would treat pro-ICE demonstrators more favorably."
"Tellingly, she says, "defendants do not deny that they would treat pro-ICE demonstrators more favorably."
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Ellis: "The unlawful activity by a few protesters does not transform a peaceful assembly into an unlawful assembly."
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Ellis: "The unlawful activity by a few protesters does not transform a peaceful assembly into an unlawful assembly."
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Ellis notes that the feds argue "plaintiffs have not been engaged in First Amendment protected activity" because they've "intermingled themselves with rioters."
"But as I've previously stated," Ellis says, "I don't find defendants' version of events credible."
"But as I've previously stated," Ellis says, "I don't find defendants' version of events credible."
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Ellis notes that the feds argue "plaintiffs have not been engaged in First Amendment protected activity" because they've "intermingled themselves with rioters."
"But as I've previously stated," Ellis says, "I don't find defendants' version of events credible."
"But as I've previously stated," Ellis says, "I don't find defendants' version of events credible."
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Ellis notes people being tear gassed, staring down the barrel of a gun and being "slammed to the ground with their head bashed into the street."
"All of that would cause a reasonable person to think twice about exercising their fundamental constitutional rights."
"All of that would cause a reasonable person to think twice about exercising their fundamental constitutional rights."
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Ellis notes people being tear gassed, staring down the barrel of a gun and being "slammed to the ground with their head bashed into the street."
"All of that would cause a reasonable person to think twice about exercising their fundamental constitutional rights."
"All of that would cause a reasonable person to think twice about exercising their fundamental constitutional rights."
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After going through several incidents since the start of Operation Midway Blitz — like the ones above — Judge Ellis says, "those are the factual findings that I'm making to support this preliminary injunction."
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
After going through several incidents since the start of Operation Midway Blitz — like the ones above — Judge Ellis says, "those are the factual findings that I'm making to support this preliminary injunction."
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Ellis on the Oct. 24 incident in Lake View: "When an agent deployed gas, he stated, 'Have fun.' And then, two additional tear gas canisters were deployed."
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Ellis on the Oct. 24 incident in Lake View: "When an agent deployed gas, he stated, 'Have fun.' And then, two additional tear gas canisters were deployed."
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Ellis on the Oct. 14 incident on the Southeast side: "Agents pushed, shoved, tackled protesters, pointed guns at them, threw tear gas and deployed smoke canisters. Everyone that agents detained were released by the FBI, and none of them are currently charged with assault."
November 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Ellis on the Oct. 14 incident on the Southeast side: "Agents pushed, shoved, tackled protesters, pointed guns at them, threw tear gas and deployed smoke canisters. Everyone that agents detained were released by the FBI, and none of them are currently charged with assault."
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Ellis is walking through the testimony heard yesterday. She said Oak Park Township Trustee Juan Munoz's arrest made him a "prop" for DHS videos. Ald. Julia Ramirez "ran away from tear gas while eight-and-a-half months pregnant."
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ellis is walking through the testimony heard yesterday. She said Oak Park Township Trustee Juan Munoz's arrest made him a "prop" for DHS videos. Ald. Julia Ramirez "ran away from tear gas while eight-and-a-half months pregnant."
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Ellis points to this testimony from CBP agent Kristopher Hewson.
"Clearly, what he said was 'hit them,'" Ellis says.
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"Clearly, what he said was 'hit them,'" Ellis says.
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Hewson can be heard saying something on the video.
Loevy: "It sure sounds like 'hit 'em'."
Hewson: "No, I was saying 'get 'em'."
Loevy: "It sure sounds like 'hit 'em'."
Hewson: "No, I was saying 'get 'em'."
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ellis points to this testimony from CBP agent Kristopher Hewson.
"Clearly, what he said was 'hit them,'" Ellis says.
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"Clearly, what he said was 'hit them,'" Ellis says.
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Ellis: [Bovino] admitted that he lied about whether a rock hit him before he deployed tear gas in Little Village."
November 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Ellis: [Bovino] admitted that he lied about whether a rock hit him before he deployed tear gas in Little Village."
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Ellis: "The government would have people believe, instead, that the Chicagoland area is in a vice hold of violence, ransacked by rioters and attacked by agitators. That simply is untrue. And the government's own evidence in this case belies that assertion."
November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Ellis: "The government would have people believe, instead, that the Chicagoland area is in a vice hold of violence, ransacked by rioters and attacked by agitators. That simply is untrue. And the government's own evidence in this case belies that assertion."
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Ellis: "This is the Chicagoland I see. From Aurora to Cicero, and Chicago to Evanston to Waukegan. This is a vibrant place, brimming with vitality and hope. Striving to move forward from its complicated history."
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Ellis: "This is the Chicagoland I see. From Aurora to Cicero, and Chicago to Evanston to Waukegan. This is a vibrant place, brimming with vitality and hope. Striving to move forward from its complicated history."