Melanie Butler
melaniebutler.bsky.social
Melanie Butler
@melaniebutler.bsky.social
Chicago transplant, parent, community member, here to organize and learn
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Durbin won't have to pay: he has great insurance
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Def. atty continues his argument, says "violent terrorist organizations" are trying to doxx agents.

This prompts open laughter in the courtroom.

"Well, I think we have a different idea of what's going on in Chicago," Ellis tells the def. atty, who is appearing remotely.
October 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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"There needs to be some way to identify them," Ellis continues, asking if feds have badge number or any other identifying mark for people who may be abused by immigration agents.
October 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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She adds that violations of ICE agents' rights can't be addressed if they won't identify themselves.

She concedes it can be "scary" to be followed home or harassed, but adds,

"That doesn't mean you get to do this job and be anonymous."
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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I'm floored. Ellis essentially just told the govt. to suck it up. Cites incidents of judges getting doxxed.

"It's unfortunately part of the cost of doing business as a public servant," she says.
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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I’m desperately hoping mainstream media quickly learns the lesson that they can’t just print “DHS says X” in the developing phases of stories anymore.
October 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Actions speak louder than words @govpritzker.illinois.gov. over the last few months I've come to really like your words but over the last few days that's all been negated by your actions.
October 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov why are state police assisting ICE???!!!
October 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov owns every arrest and act of violence against protesters this morning. He is aiding and abetting Operation Midway Blitz by allowing state cops to do this. He tells us to film ICE. His cops have shoved me around for filming this morning.
October 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM