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georgetakei.bsky.social
This is a cover up of a murder, led by our own federal government.
Screenshot of an X post by Omar Jimenez (@OmarJim…, 7h) stating that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he doesn’t have the names of the agents who shot Alex Pretti, adding: “I’ve been a lawyer for 36 years. I’ve never seen anything like this before.” Below is a CNN video thumbnail showing a split screen: on the left, an older man in a black cap and glasses labeled “Brown | Business Owner,” and on the right, Keith Ellison in a suit. A CNN “LIVE” bug appears in the corner.
January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
An extraordinary document. Read it.

“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
On January 8, 2026, petitioner Juan T.R. filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.' The Court issued an order requiring respondents to file an answer no later than January 12, 2026. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243 (requiring judges to either "forthwith award the writ" or order the respondent to show cause, within three days, why the writ should not be granted). Respondents failed to answer. Accordingly, the Court granted the writ in part and ordered respondents to afford Juan a bond hearing within seven days or, failing that, to immediately release him from detention. ECF No. 4. Respondents neither held a bond hearing within the required time nor released Juan. ECF No. 6. The Court then issued a show-cause order and scheduled a hearing at which it ordered the personal appearance of Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE"). ECF No. 7. The Court noted, however, that if the parties filed a stipulation indicating that Juan had been released, the Court would cancel the hearing and would not require Lyons to appear. Id. The parties have now filed such a stipulation (ECF No. 9), and thus, as promised, the Court will cancel the hearing, and Lyons will not be required to appear. That does not end the Court's concerns, however. Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. The extent of ICE's noncompliance is almost certainly substantially understated. This list is confined to orders issued since January 1, 2026, and the list was hurriedly compiled by extraordinarily busy judges. Undoubtedly, mistakes were made, and orders that should have appeared on this list were omitted. This list should give pause to anyone —no matter his or her political beliefs— who cares about the rule of law. ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence. The Court warns ICE that future noncompliance with court orders may result in future show-cause orders requiring the personal appearances of Lyons or other government officials. ICE is not a law unto itself. ICE has every right to challenge the orders of this Court, but, like any litigant, ICE must follow those orders unless and until they are overturned or vacated Juan asks that the Court schedule a hearing at which he may present evidence and argument concerning the hardships that he has suffered as a result of respondents' failure to abide by the January 14 order. See In re Tetracycline Cases, 927 F.2d 411, 413 (8th Cir. 1991) ("Civil contempt sanctions may be imposed for either or both of two distinct purposes, to coerce compliance with a court order, and to compensate the complainant for actual losses sustained by him as a result of the defendants' contumacy." (quoting In re Chase & Sanborn Corp., 872 F.2d 397, 400-01 (11th Cir.1989))). The Court will not schedule a hearing at this time. If Juan wants to seek monetary sanctions, he may file a properly supported motion to that effect. ORDER Based on the foregoing, and on all of the files, records, and proceedings herein, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the hearing currently scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:00 pm in Courtroom 15 (MPLS) is CANCELED.
January 28, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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governorferguson.bsky.social
BREAKING: The Senate just passed SB 5855, Senator Valdez's bill to bar law enforcement from wearing face coverings.

In the United States, federal agents are roaming around with masks. We just can't get used to that. This bill must move quickly to my desk so I can sign it into law.
January 29, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
This is the democratic opposition party in Italy protesting against ICE involvement in the Winter Olympics in Milan
January 28, 2026 at 4:53 AM
rbfj.bsky.social
Can somebody explain this to Trump? He seems to think that cold weather in D.C. is evidence against global warming.
www.severe-weather.eu/global-weath...
Stratospheric Warming Alert: A Massive Shift in the Polar Vortex is Forecast for early February
A disrupted Polar Vortex is driving U.S. and Canada cold, with an early February Stratospheric Warming now forecast, that could impact the weather patterns deep into February and even into early Sprin...
www.severe-weather.eu
January 27, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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metaresistance.bsky.social
Rest in Peace Alex Jeffrey Pretti🙏🏾 The VA ICU Nurses send him off right 💔
January 26, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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jonathancohn.bsky.social
"Ultimately, though, Stephen Miller is responsible for both the invasions and Trump’s commitment to sustaining them, even as they destroy the US and Trump’s legacy." www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/26/s...
Stephen Miller, Not (Just) Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino, Must Be Held Accountable - emptywheel
The right wing wants to blame Kristi Noem's propaganda failures for the cratering legitimacy of Stephen Miller's deportation regime. If they want to scapegoat, let's make sure they include Miller as w...
www.emptywheel.net
January 26, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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doctorvive.bsky.social
Pro tip: freedom from dictators comes from phasing out fossil fuels.
As Europe's Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump's Leverage Tension over Greenland has prompted worries that the Trump administration could turn the U.S. oil and gas industry into a way to pressure Europe. 4 MIN READ
January 26, 2026 at 12:54 PM
rbfj.bsky.social
@gluesenkampperez.house.gov
Representative Gluesenkamp-Perez,
I am a WA state resident that is very unhappy with ICE killings in MN. Please reconsider your support for current ICE operatons. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 4:50 PM
rbfj.bsky.social
Video being played on KING5 TV in Seattle shows an ICE agent removing Alex Pretti's firearm from behind Alex's back under his waistband before another agent shoots him. Clearly he ws not brandishing. They disarmed him and then shot him.
January 25, 2026 at 4:11 PM
rbfj.bsky.social
This would be good for U.S. manufacturing and is basically what Keynes argued for in 1943 and in 1944 at Bretton Woods.
open.substack.com/pub/profstev...
This is the End of the US Global Monetary System
The US-dollar-based international monetary system will not survive this Presidency.
open.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
rbfj.bsky.social
MLK quote in today's Seattle Times: 'We can never forget that everything Hitler did in Germany was ‘legal’ and everything the Hungarian freedom fighters did in Hungary was ‘illegal,’ ” King wrote. “It was ‘illegal’ to aid and comfort a Jew... I would have aided and comforted my Jewish brothers.'
January 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
January 19, 2026 at 5:41 AM
rbfj.bsky.social
Trump to Norway: “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace”
January 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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pyronsanity.bsky.social
This happened in N. Palm Beach, FL on May 2, 2025. Full video from The Guardian.

Transcript:

🧊1: They’re starting to resist more now.

🧊2: We’re gonna end up shooting some of them, if it keeps going like this, they’re going to start fighting.

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'You’ve got no rights’: teenage US citizen records violent arrest by immigration officers
YouTube video by Guardian News
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January 18, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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out5p0ken.bsky.social
“They’re starting to resist more. We’re gonna end up shooting some of them.” — leaked ICE footage
January 18, 2026 at 2:05 AM
rbfj.bsky.social
CAN'T TEAR GAS PEACEFUL PROTESTERS
From AP: Federal officers in the Minneapolis area participating in... recent... operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren’t obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing the agents, a judge in Minnesota ruled Friday.
January 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
rbfj.bsky.social
I've been hoping somebody would synchronize the various angles of the Renee Good killing. Now looks more like a pre-meditated shooting. First Ross shifts phone to other hand then positions himself for a possible shot-- which he took. He then shoots from side of car. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/v...
Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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whitehouse.senate.gov
A headline you’d hope never to see.

But that’s TrumpWorld.
January 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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anneapplebaum.bsky.social
The families of Danes killed in Afghanistan have a message for Trump
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
The Sacrifice of the Danes
After September 11, Denmark fought alongside its ally. The families of fallen soldiers have a message for Trump.
www.theatlantic.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
rbfj.bsky.social
www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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repemilyrandall.bsky.social
Bad behavior begins at the top & I have zero faith in Secretary Noem.

Let me be clear, using ICE agents to kill people in the streets is fascism. I will use all the tools available to fight to defend our democracy and our collective future.
January 17, 2026 at 4:03 AM
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brucedlittle.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Just to be clear, Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley proposed a bill in the Senate a year ago, along with AOC and Luna in the House, to cap interest rates on credit cards at 10%. It is nice that Trump has suddenly decided to get on board with it in an election year.
January 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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nkalamb.bsky.social
Kind of wild there has been almost no coverage of the fact that the federal government unleashed chemical weapons against literal kids *at school*.

workdaymagazine.org/minneapolis-...
Only a few hours after ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Minneapolis resident and mother Renee Good on January 7, federal immigration enforcement agents descended onto Roosevelt High School property during school dismissal as students were exiting the building. MFE members say that ICE agents tackled and detained a school staff member and union member who was working at the time. The MFE member was since released, according to a union spokesperson. The agents also deployed a chemical irritant against students and staff on school grounds, MFE says. A school official, speaking to MPR News on condition of anonymity, said many students sheltered in a nearby library.
January 10, 2026 at 12:24 PM