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Roberto ‘Rob’ Camacho
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Chicano| Award-Winning Multimedia Journalist| SD Press Club/SPJ Award Winner| VP of the NAHJ San Diego-Tijuana chapter| Bylines: @dailychela|@prismreports|@sdut|@voiceofsandiego|@latinorebels| @palabranahj|@NextCityOrg|@reckonnews| Opinions are my own
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We are speedrunning "the worst, most dangerous technologies trickle down from military to feds to local police"

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CBP Quietly Launches Face Scanning App for Local Cops To Do Immigration Enforcement
The app, called Mobile Identify and available on the Google Play Store, is specifically for local and regional law enforcement agencies working with ICE on immigration enforcement.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
robcamachosd.bsky.social
Last night @lastweektonight.com ran a segment on police chases & how depts. initiate thousands of dangerous pursuits. Earlier this year, I wrote a piece for @boltsmag.org about how the practice has come under closer scrutiny in San Diego, following several deadly chases.
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After Deadly Car Chases, San Diego Police Oversight Body Wants To Restrict Pursuits - Bolts
Every year, police departments nationwide initiate thousands of high-speed car chases, often with little public inquiry regarding protocols and policy. But recently, this practice has come under close...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Ninth journalist I'm aware of ICE has targeted in apparent retaliation for exercising Constitutionally protected rights.

Nothing damages American more than being so small/weak/petty that you abuse government resources to target speech.

Hard to imagine something more unpatriotic and un-American.
ICE detains British journalist after criticism of Israel on US tour
Trump ally Laura Loomer took credit for Sami Hamdi’s detainment in move denounced as ‘affront to free speech’
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October 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
robcamachosd.bsky.social
Back in April, I had the opportunity to report this story for @boltsmag.org on the community patrols that @uniondelbarrio.bsky.social has been organizing to identify potential ICE presence in San Diego. Please take the time to read this piece and learn how organizers in San Diego are fighting back.
boltsmag.org Bolts @boltsmag.org · Oct 25
A group in San Diego has been patrolling neighborhoods to identify potential ICE presence. They keep watch for vehicles that may belong to federal agencies, and use livestreams, radios, and social media to keep communities informed.
How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE
In response to mass deportation threats and mixed messages from county leaders on federal cooperation, San Diego organizers are taking action to inform residents of ICE activity.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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A group in San Diego has been patrolling neighborhoods to identify potential ICE presence. They keep watch for vehicles that may belong to federal agencies, and use livestreams, radios, and social media to keep communities informed.
How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE
In response to mass deportation threats and mixed messages from county leaders on federal cooperation, San Diego organizers are taking action to inform residents of ICE activity.
boltsmag.org
October 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Update: TikTok sent us a comment saying our story “deliberately distorts and sensationalizes how we respond to legal requests.”

They again did not answer our Qs about whether they’re sharing data with ICE, or why it is no longer their policy to tell you before they give the government your data.
ebakerwhite.bsky.social Emily Baker-White @ebakerwhite.bsky.social · Oct 21
New from me: TikTok ignored repeated questions about whether and how they share data with ICE. Also, earlier this year, they quietly updated their policies about what happens when law enforcement asks for your data. 1/

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TikTok Won’t Say If It’s Giving ICE Your Data
Changes to TikTok's policies make it easier for the company to share users’ personal information with governments. TikTok did not respond to questions about the changes.
www.forbes.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Pritzker: "Stephen Miller is clearly ordering people to break the law. So he should know that yeah, it may be three years from now that he is held accountable, but I think it's important for them to know that whatever they do now, it's not like we're going to forget."
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Trump at the Charlie Kirk memorial event: "They fired sniper rifles at ICE agents, and me. But I made a turn at a good time. I made a turn at a good time. Charlie couldn't believe it, actually."
October 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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I swear I did not have "I'm better at ducking bullets than Charlie Kirk" on my Donny Batshit Bingo card
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Oct 14
Trump at the Charlie Kirk memorial event: "They fired sniper rifles at ICE agents, and me. But I made a turn at a good time. I made a turn at a good time. Charlie couldn't believe it, actually."
October 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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“The policy is without precedent and threatens core journalistic protections," ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News Media and NBC News said in a joint statement.
Fox News Is Among 4 Other Major News Organizations Rejecting Pentagon’s Attack On Journalistic Freedom In Joint Statement
“The policy is without precedent and threatens core journalistic protections," ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News Media and NBC News said in a joint statement.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
robcamachosd.bsky.social
I had the opportunity to meet @abbymartin.bsky.social the other day at the San Diego Islamic Center last night at the Israel Uncovered seminar. I’ve been an admirer of her reporting since she was on RT. It was a wonderful evening and I appreciate her sharing some insight after the seminar.
October 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
robcamachosd.bsky.social
ICE is increasingly becoming a rogue, lawless federal domestic police force with zero oversight. Back in April, I reported this story for @boltsmag.org detailing how @uniondelbarrio.bsky.social is taking matters into their own hands to defend immigrant communities.
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How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE - Bolts
In the early-morning twilight on a cool Friday in April, a half dozen people gathered in a small parking lot in the San Diego neighborhood of City Heights. It was... Read More
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October 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
robcamachosd.bsky.social
I am thrilled to announce that I've been elected as the next Vice President of the Society of the San Diego-Tijuana chapter of the NAHJ. I’m honored to serve our resilient community & advocate for Chicano/Latino journalists & media workers who have been working tirelessly in our ever changing field.
October 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Feed: "Times of San Diego"
By: Roberto Camacho • Special to Times of San Diego on Monday, September 29, 2025
Faculty says UC releasing personal information to federal investigators
The association is requesting transparency around the release of personal information that was reportedly shared with the federal government.
timesofsandiego.com
September 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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I have a new report out on the Times of San Diego. My latest report covers how UCSD faculty are demanding more transparency over the UC Office of the President’s alleged release of personal information to federal agencies. You can read more down in the link below!
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Faculty says UC releasing personal information to federal investigators
The association is requesting transparency around the release of personal information that was reportedly shared with the federal government.
timesofsandiego.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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boltsmag.org
Earlier this year, Bolts reported on volunteer community patrols in San Diego that warn residents of ICE activity in the area.
How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE
In response to mass deportation threats and mixed messages from county leaders on federal cooperation, San Diego organizers are taking action to inform residents of ICE activity.
boltsmag.org
September 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
robcamachosd.bsky.social
Hey journalist & comm. friends! As some of you may be aware, I have been freelancing for a long time & I have been trying to break into the journalism field & land a full time position. Right now I could use all your wisdom. Any tips & advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Roberto Camacho – Journalist – Award-winning Multimedia Reporter
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September 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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doublebasslines.bsky.social
"California Democrats are Fighting Trump's Battle for Him"
Lily Greenberg Call (@LGreenbergCall), the first known Jewish appointee to publicly resign over Biden’s support for Israel during its ongoing war on Gaza. OpEd on #AB715 CA's Censorship bill backed by the Democratic Party Supermajority
Opinion Guest Essay/California Democrats are Fighting Trump's Battle for Him/August 15, 2025 5:01 a.m. ET The irony is that many Democrats pushing this bill - such as Assemblymen Rick Chavez Zbur and Jesse Gabriel and State Senator Scott Weiner - have been vocal opponents of Mr. Trump, Mr. DeSantis and Mr. Abbot because of their attacks on free speech and protest. Yet here they are, advancing legislation that comes straight from the same political playbook. They should know better. California should reject this bill, and Democrats across the country should take note. I was the only Jewish appointee to resign from the Biden administration over the U.S. government's continued support for Israel's war in Gaza. I did it because I believe dissent is a democratic duty, not a liability. But in my home state of California, Democratic leaders are pushing a bill that would make dissent harder, riskier and in some cases punishable. Assembly Bill 715 is framed as a measure to combat an "antisemitic learning environment." In reality, it imports one of the most troubling censorship tactics from the Trump era into a deep-blue state. Democrats are the ones leading the charge. What constitutes antisemitism? A.B. 715 would require California's K-12 public schools to adopt a definition that largely falls in line with the one developed by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. On its face, this might seem like a common sense measure to fight prejudice. But the alliance's definition goes far beyond identifying antisemitic tropes or hate crimes. It includes political speech critical of Israel -- such as calling it an apartheid state or advocating Palestinian rights -- as potential examples of antisemitism, too. A.B. 715 endangers those students' rights, along with those of their school's teachers, administrators and staff. Under its provisions, a history teacher who touches on Palestinian perspectives could be accused of promoting antisemitism. A student who calls Israel an apartheid state -- a position shared by many mainstream human rights groups including Amnesty International -- could be reported for discriminatory behavior. Even Jewish students who speak out against the war could be targeted by people eager to call any criticism of Israel an act of hate.
September 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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SCOOP — Part of the reason Disney/ABC may have rushed to sort things out with Kimmel is because tomorrow they have a planned price increase for Disney+ streaming, a Disney source tells me. With subscriptions hemorrhaging since last week, they couldn’t risk losing more users with this announcement.
September 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Send messages to CA Governor Gavin Newsom to ask him to veto the Zionist Censorship Bill, AB 715, which codifies any criticism of Israel war crimes or teaching about the truth of Palestinian resistance to occupation as being "anti-semitism".

Please sign and share.

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New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
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September 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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It is hard to argue that Democrats are much better than Republicans when they pass bills like AB 715. Tell Newsom to veto it now! win.newmode.net/caircaliforn...
September 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Trump's chief CBP agent testifies in case of L.A. protester on trial for assault
Trump’s chief CBP agent testifies in case of L.A. protester on trial for assault
A misdemeanor assault case against Brayan Ramos-Brito is the first to go to trial after dozens of people were accused of impeding or attacking federal agents during protests against immigration enforcement in Los Angeles.
www.latimes.com
September 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Make sure to catch Jag Arreola of Kozmik Force as he makes his return on 101.5 FM KQBH's @socialprimates show. Catch the interview live if you want a sneak peek and don't want to wait for it to run on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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If you search for “AB 1715” today, you’ll find a triumphant message from its proponents. If you do it really quickly, you may be able to see both their threat to continue and expand the extirpation of noxious views and my reply (calling them Trump-like cowards who betray the best Jewish values.)
September 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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The story attached above isn’t a report on last night’s votes; that came from an activist’s Facebook feed. But that story provides the background of the controversy — and the motive to shield tender children from feeling associated with war crime and genocide claims.

(14/120 legislators abstained.)
September 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM