Jonathan Willmoth
@willmothimmlaw.bsky.social
Immigration Lawyer, amateur olympic weightlifter, aging hardcore punk.
“Go crazy, punch a higher floor!” Prince says as I’m working on a brief to the Board of Immigration Appeals regarding an erroneous decision by the Immigration Court to deny a motion to reopen…
November 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“Go crazy, punch a higher floor!” Prince says as I’m working on a brief to the Board of Immigration Appeals regarding an erroneous decision by the Immigration Court to deny a motion to reopen…
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Extraordinary NEW story: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Extraordinary NEW story: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
@chadcsmith.bsky.social does Hailie Mace ever give less than a 10/10 performance? What an amazing team that she is like our 8th best player…
August 24, 2025 at 4:11 AM
@chadcsmith.bsky.social does Hailie Mace ever give less than a 10/10 performance? What an amazing team that she is like our 8th best player…
Gazans Are Dying of Starvation www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/w...
Gazans Are Dying of Starvation
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July 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Gazans Are Dying of Starvation www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/w...
US: Immigrants Abused in Florida Detention Sites
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US: Immigrants Abused in Florida Detention Sites
The United States government has subjected immigrants detained in three Florida facilities to abusive, degrading, and in some cases life-threatening conditions, Americans for Immigrant Justice, Human ...
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July 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
US: Immigrants Abused in Florida Detention Sites
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I hoped never to see concentration camps like the ones I grew up in appear again in this country. Reading this breaks my heart.
July 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I hoped never to see concentration camps like the ones I grew up in appear again in this country. Reading this breaks my heart.
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The threat of detention or deportation by ICE has left many survivors too scared to seek help from police or the legal system.
Trump's Immigration Agenda Is Making Things Even Worse For Domestic Violence Victims
The threat of detention or deportation by ICE has left many survivors too scared to seek help from police or the legal system.
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July 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The threat of detention or deportation by ICE has left many survivors too scared to seek help from police or the legal system.
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We hear that immigrants are "freeloaders," yet they're being arrested at their workplaces.
We hear that immigrants "just need to follow the law," but when they attempt to, they're rounded up at courthouses.
Hello?
We hear that immigrants "just need to follow the law," but when they attempt to, they're rounded up at courthouses.
Hello?
June 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We hear that immigrants are "freeloaders," yet they're being arrested at their workplaces.
We hear that immigrants "just need to follow the law," but when they attempt to, they're rounded up at courthouses.
Hello?
We hear that immigrants "just need to follow the law," but when they attempt to, they're rounded up at courthouses.
Hello?
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A nation built by dreamers, believers, and doers. 🦋
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we honor the stories, contributions, and courage that shape America’s story.
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we honor the stories, contributions, and courage that shape America’s story.
June 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A nation built by dreamers, believers, and doers. 🦋
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we honor the stories, contributions, and courage that shape America’s story.
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we honor the stories, contributions, and courage that shape America’s story.
@espnfc-m.bsky.social #extratime I am a huge fan of ESPN FC/Extra Time. Also a Chelsea fan. Can’t wait to hear everyone’s comments on @chelseafcn.bsky.social finishing 4th after not a single one of them had the Blues finishing in the top 5. 💙
May 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
@espnfc-m.bsky.social #extratime I am a huge fan of ESPN FC/Extra Time. Also a Chelsea fan. Can’t wait to hear everyone’s comments on @chelseafcn.bsky.social finishing 4th after not a single one of them had the Blues finishing in the top 5. 💙
Watching Hailie Mace absolutely BOSS a game from Right Back @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Watching Hailie Mace absolutely BOSS a game from Right Back @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social
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I have a theory that the collapse of civic virtue among political correspondents is linked to the collapse of local journalism as the route up.
If you’re attending the White House Correspondents Association dinner tonight, be sure to come prepared with a joke about the toddler cancer patient they just disappeared despite her being a citizen.
Otherwise it’s going to be awkward when you’re mugging for photos with Stephen Miller.
Otherwise it’s going to be awkward when you’re mugging for photos with Stephen Miller.
April 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I have a theory that the collapse of civic virtue among political correspondents is linked to the collapse of local journalism as the route up.
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NEW: The Board of Immigration Appeals has been formally reduced from 28 members to 15 members, an action which "coincidentally" purges every single Board member appointed during the Biden administration.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
![DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Executive Office for Immigration Review
8 CFR Part 1003
[EOIR 25-AB34; AG Order No. 6224-2025]
RIN 1125-AB34
Reducing the Size of the Board of Immigration Appeals
AGENCY: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice.
ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments.
SUMMARY: This interim final rule (“IFR”) amends the Department of Justice (“Department”)
regulations relating to the organization of the Board of Immigration Appeals (“Board” or “BIA”)
by reducing the Board to 15 members.
DATES: Effective date: This IFR is effective [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE
FEDERAL REGISTER]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreicgrl7bgkdkzsngwmxz56jgedp4lrbm5tivttj4q2zqcqtetb3w6u@jpeg)
April 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
NEW: The Board of Immigration Appeals has been formally reduced from 28 members to 15 members, an action which "coincidentally" purges every single Board member appointed during the Biden administration.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
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There's a long history of tattoos being used to put people in law enforcement databases and target them for deportation in an incredibly sloppy way e.g. reason.com/2018/06/19/t...
March 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
There's a long history of tattoos being used to put people in law enforcement databases and target them for deportation in an incredibly sloppy way e.g. reason.com/2018/06/19/t...
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Fact Check: "This is a Biden hangover.”
Trump added $2.1 trillion to the deficit. Biden then reduced it by $942 billion.
In the last 50 years, the deficit has increased by a total of $3.8 trillion under Republican presidents. Under Democrats, it’s gone down by $2.1 trillion.
Trump added $2.1 trillion to the deficit. Biden then reduced it by $942 billion.
In the last 50 years, the deficit has increased by a total of $3.8 trillion under Republican presidents. Under Democrats, it’s gone down by $2.1 trillion.
Donald Trump Just Proved He’s an Economic Idiot. Again.
His MAGA sycophants knew all along that his central economic proposal was a sham, but they repeated his lies. And now the economy is cracking.
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March 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Fact Check: "This is a Biden hangover.”
Trump added $2.1 trillion to the deficit. Biden then reduced it by $942 billion.
In the last 50 years, the deficit has increased by a total of $3.8 trillion under Republican presidents. Under Democrats, it’s gone down by $2.1 trillion.
Trump added $2.1 trillion to the deficit. Biden then reduced it by $942 billion.
In the last 50 years, the deficit has increased by a total of $3.8 trillion under Republican presidents. Under Democrats, it’s gone down by $2.1 trillion.
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Presented without further comment.
March 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Presented without further comment.
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To pay for "bloody” mass deportation and tax cuts for billionaires, Congressional Republicans are “reportedly considering slashing services across the government, seeking at least $4 billion in total cuts.”
They’re coming for your Social Security and Medicaid.
immigrationimpact.com/2025/02/21/g...
They’re coming for your Social Security and Medicaid.
immigrationimpact.com/2025/02/21/g...
GOP Budget Reconciliation Plan —Cutting Essential Programs To Supercharge Deportations
Early Friday morning, the Senate is expected to begin the process for passing a budget reconciliation bill, a somewhat obscure Congressional procedure which allows a funding bill to pass both houses o...
immigrationimpact.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
To pay for "bloody” mass deportation and tax cuts for billionaires, Congressional Republicans are “reportedly considering slashing services across the government, seeking at least $4 billion in total cuts.”
They’re coming for your Social Security and Medicaid.
immigrationimpact.com/2025/02/21/g...
They’re coming for your Social Security and Medicaid.
immigrationimpact.com/2025/02/21/g...
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Johnny R. Cash would have absolutely hated Trump’s guts ✨
February 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Johnny R. Cash would have absolutely hated Trump’s guts ✨
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It was never, has never, & will never be about “criminals.” When administrations carry out mass deportations, their targets are immigrants they consider low-hanging fruit: people they can detain at hearings & check-ins. People on parole. Cities with large populations of undocumented immigrants.
Miami-Dade teacher with DACA faces deportation after being detained by ICE
A Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher is facing deportation after they were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, the teacher’s union confirmed Thursday.
www.nbcmiami.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
It was never, has never, & will never be about “criminals.” When administrations carry out mass deportations, their targets are immigrants they consider low-hanging fruit: people they can detain at hearings & check-ins. People on parole. Cities with large populations of undocumented immigrants.
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At least three people in three states have recently been charged with pretending to be immigration agents, the authorities said, amid mounting efforts by the Trump Administration to increase deportations.
Several Accused of Impersonating Agents Amid Trump Push on Deportations
At least three people in three states have recently been charged with pretending to be immigration agents, the authorities said.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
At least three people in three states have recently been charged with pretending to be immigration agents, the authorities said, amid mounting efforts by the Trump Administration to increase deportations.
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As ICE steps up immigration enforcement, it is more urgent for all of us – immigrants and citizens alike - to understand our rights. CASA's 'Know Your Rights' document (updated in Jan 2025) is a great resource. Here are some key takeaways.
February 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
As ICE steps up immigration enforcement, it is more urgent for all of us – immigrants and citizens alike - to understand our rights. CASA's 'Know Your Rights' document (updated in Jan 2025) is a great resource. Here are some key takeaways.
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Canada and Mexico are our friends and the mad king of our nation has turned on them and is hurting them in our name. We should be furious not just for what he’s doing to us but also to what he’s doing to them.
February 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Canada and Mexico are our friends and the mad king of our nation has turned on them and is hurting them in our name. We should be furious not just for what he’s doing to us but also to what he’s doing to them.
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Leave it to Trump to piss off the friendliest country on the planet
February 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Leave it to Trump to piss off the friendliest country on the planet
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This.
You're not overwhelmed. You're under attack.
February 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This.
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Data from around the country indicates that many people arrested or deported by federal agents under Trump don’t have any serious criminal history at all, let alone any record that would raise fears about public safety.
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Trump Isn't Actually Focusing On Deporting Criminals
Trump’s immigration agents seem to be arresting whoever they can get their hands on.
www.huffpost.com
January 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Data from around the country indicates that many people arrested or deported by federal agents under Trump don’t have any serious criminal history at all, let alone any record that would raise fears about public safety.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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