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Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 21h

Next Saturday's anti-Trump 'No Kings' protest is expected to be the largest single demonstration in U.S. history.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3h

Find an event near you at nokings.org/#map.

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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 2h

US Constitution is still the Supreme Law.
The First Amendment is a part of the U.S. Bill of Rights that protects fundamental rights from government interference, including freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

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Leah 🐸 McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 8h

ANTIFASCIST FROGS
TOGETHER STRONG

Person in an inflatable frog costume faces down a line of armed security forces in front of the ICE facility in Portland, Oregon.

Three people wearing inflatable frog costumes are standing together in front of the ICE facility in Portland, Oregon. One is holding a sign that says “Frogs Together Strong.”

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Sarah MW @sarahmw.bsky.social · 2h

If you think the government is acting like they are above the law, please attend a No Kings rally on Oct 18

www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 1d

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 1d

ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5h

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Schnorkles O'Bork @schnorkles.bsky.social · 2h

It is incredibly clear that Stephen Miller has decided this guy must be tortured, and nothing else will suffice, otherwise the Trump administration looks weak.

Dude is a literal war criminal.

Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 3h

So Kilmer Abrego-Garcia will not challenge a deportation to Costa Rica, who has agreed to for him residency, but DHS won’t agree to send him there because it’s not cruel enough.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

For weeks, Mr. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who is married to a U.S. citizen, has made clear that he would not challenge his deportation if he were sent to Costa Rica, which has promised him legal residency and guaranteed that he would not be sent back to El Salvador.

But the Trump administration has refused to deport him to Costa Rica, and in an earlier hearing this week, Judge Xinis pressed the administration to consider the option or clarify why it was unacceptable.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3h

The future of the Democratic Party must be rooted in investing in the American people — not Wall St., corporations, and consultants.

Otherwise, Trumpism will continue to use cynicism, racism, and distrust to divide America.

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Leia🇨🇴🇺🇸 @theswprincess.bsky.social · 3h

CBP agents knocked on an El Paso home at 7:15 a.m.

The owner asked to secure his Rottweiler, Chop, in the bathroom.

While he got his ID, agents opened the door and shot Chop.

The family tried to save him as he bled out on the kitchen floor.

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Brad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · Aug 28

Molly O'Toole:
"On way 1st day teaching journalism course on covering immigration, met by ICE in Mt.Pleasant at Lamont - agents appear to take father driving young daughter, likely to school. Agents shoving bystanders, daughter sobs it’s her fault-she’d seen car parked for 2hrs. Trump’s America"

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

New — Video shared with me shows ICE officers in DC detaining a man on Friday.

Bystander filming asks man for his name. ICE agent lies and says he’s not allowed to speak to him “by law” and another says “We’ve arrested American citizens for being too close…If he gets any closer, put him in cuffs.”

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 1d

This is insane. I feel like I’m going insane when I’m watching this. Not just the fact that it’s clearly their fault, but the way a heavily-armed squad of masked thugs immediately jumps into the street and brutalizes the woman they just hit, despite having no idea who she is.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

ICE GOONS crash into car and then point weapons to kidnap man.

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David Atkins @davidoatkins.bsky.social · 1d

Every agent involved in this needs to be identified, prosecuted and jailed.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

ICE GOONS crash into car and then point weapons to kidnap man.

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 10h

The deportation order is based on Vedam’s conviction for murder—a crime he did not actually commit and for which he’s now been wholly exonerated. He entered the US at 9 months old and was a legal permanent resident before his conviction. We are so, so, so far from the light of justice.

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 21h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 1d

The shameless GOP lying about the No Kings gatherings scheduled for next Saturday reveals how deeply hostile much of the Republican Party is to “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” I look forward to our local No Kings event, and urge my fellow Americans to attend in their communities.

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Charlie Close @charlieclose.bsky.social · 1d

Didn’t you do this a couple years ago as an attendee?

Charlie Close @charlieclose.bsky.social · 1d

How about you, Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet? Do you support impeaching Donald Trump?

- A Genesee County constituent

Removal Coalition @removalcoalition.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent! Thank you, @repdwightevans.bsky.social & @doggett.house.gov!

Now, we can't sit on our hands with this. This is an emergency. Please follow through by filing an article of impeachment for treason and for forcing a vote. We the People support you!

Citizens' Impeachment @citizensimpeachment.com · 1d

This week, Citizens' Impeachment received responses from two representatives who say that Trump needs to be impeached for treason.

Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03) @repdwightevans.bsky.social

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-35) @doggett.house.gov

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Charlie Close @charlieclose.bsky.social · 1d

TACO is mostly a mirage. When he gets an idea in his head, he can be deterred for a while but he never forgets and he never gives up.

His mulishness is one of his defining qualities.

Charlie Close @charlieclose.bsky.social · 1d

RIBBIT!!

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CJ Ciaramella @cjciaramella.bsky.social · 2d

UPDATE: In emailed statement to me / @reason.com, DHS alleges that WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman "threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer."

Screencap of email from DHS public affairs: Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

“U.S. Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations and when several violent agitators used their vehicles to block in agents in an effort to impede and assault federal officers. In fear of public safety and of law enforcement, officers used their service vehicle to strike a suspect’s vehicle and create an opening. As agents were driving, Deborah Brockman, a U.S. citizen, threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer.

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens violently resisting arrest and agitators and criminals ramming cars into our law enforcement officers. These attacks highlight the dangers our law enforcement officers face daily—all while receiving no pay thanks to the Democrats’ government shutdown.”

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Charlie Close @charlieclose.bsky.social · 2d

Cc: @bleedingtree.bsky.social

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Charlie Close @charlieclose.bsky.social · 2d

Nein! Kaffe mit Schlag!

Charlie Close @charlieclose.bsky.social · 2d

Nnnnnnnope. Not if I can help it.