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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 18h

Blue Sky of the Day: #NorvalFoundation #photography

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1d

You’ll never guess who is in charge of the Homeland Security Council….

(Miller. It’s Stephen Miller.)

Jordan Fischer @jordanonrecord.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: A senior ICE official testified today the WH Homeland Security Council — and not the State Department — informed him Uganda was the deportation target for Abrego Garcia.

DOJ then asserted presidential privilege over any other details about the call. www.wusa9.com/article/news...

DOJ asserts presidential privilege over details about how Uganda was selected in Abrego Garcia deportation case

A senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official said third-country designations are typically made by the State Department.

www.wusa9.com

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 1d

And yet Democrats voted with GOP committee members on Thursday to support several judges who wouldn’t

SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 1d

Talk about a political football! Why can’t Abrego get justice?

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1d

Ghana’s foreign minister just posted this to X:

“The Ghanaian Government is pleased to note that our refusal to accept Abrego Garcia has been duly acknowledged and complied with by the US Department of Homeland Security.”

Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa &
@S_OkudzetoAblak
X.com
The Ghanaian Government is pleased to note that our refusal to accept Abrego Garcia has been duly acknowledged and complied with by the US
Department of Homeland Security.
We have also followed with satisfaction that DHS has today taken the appropriate steps to inform Garcia's lawyers and amend court submissions to reflect the fact that Ghana cannot be an option for Garcia's deportation.
The Mahama Administration will continue to be transparent and truthful to Ghanaians at all times.
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dmosh.bsky.social @dmosh.bsky.social · 1d

“You came here today with a witness who knows nothing about Costa Rica, I mean, less than nothing,” Judge Xinis told a government lawyer, referring to Mr. Schultz. “Help yourself dig out of this hole.”

“This is a joke for anyone who’s listening,” she added.

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

Judge Signals She Is Likely to Order Abrego Garcia’s Release Soon

www.nytimes.com

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 1d

Clock is ticking and 10 mins are up!

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1d

ICE official testifies that DHS “prematurely” sent Abrego Garcia a notice that he would be removed to Ghana.

Just this morning, Ghana’s foreign minister wrote on X that the country had “directly and unambiguously conveyed to US authorities” that Abrego cannot be deported there.

Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa &
@S
_OkudzetoAblak
X.com
Ghana is not accepting Abrego Garcia.
He cannot be deported to Ghana.
This has been directly and unambiguously conveyed to US authorities.
In my interactions with US officials, I made clear that our understanding to accept a limited number of non-criminal West Africans, purely on the grounds of African solidarity and humanitarian principles would not be expanded.
Ghana strongly objects to these misleading media reports.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

Next week, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could determine the future of the Voting Rights Act.

At stake in Louisiana v. Callais is Black voters’ ability to elect their candidates of choice in Louisiana, and all voters' ability to challenge racially discriminatory maps.

The Supreme Court Is Being Tested on History Once Again

The leading arguments in support of Black voting rights were race-conscious at their core.

slate.com

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

www.theatlantic.com

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 2d

Important discovery fight taking shape in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal case.

The question: Can the government assert privilege to avoid handing over documents that may be relevant to a defendant's vindictive prosecution claim?

Abrego's counsel says no.

www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

www.documentcloud.org

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 2d

Blue Sky of the Day: #sunset #photography #capetown

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 3d

Details @photography @southafrica

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 3d

I agree— this is not some wild conspiracy theory!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"

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League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Area @lwvwilliamsburg.org · 3d

Next Wednesday. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments. Will communities of color have meaningful representation in government? The Voting Rights Act & our right to a free, fair, and representative democracy hang in the balance. Participate live or online: www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago is my kind of town!

Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 3d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 3d

Go team Colorado

Phil Weiser @philforcolorado.bsky.social · 4d

just left SCOTUS after defending Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy. It’s simple — no one should be harmed by substandard care. We’ll keep fighting so every Coloradan can live authentically and with pride. #copolitics #lgbtqrights #humanrights #philforgovernor

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 5d

The Trump admin has lied about this case from the start — and now it can't get its story straight about next steps for Mr. Abrego Garcia.

This reeks of a political prosecution and the courts must continue to ensure his due process rights are protected.

Judge Poised to Free Abrego Garcia if Officials Can’t Supply Deportation Plans

www.nytimes.com

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4d

I grew up going to Zabar's. So many of my childhood memories center around the best lox in NYC (which is saying something). With Saul Zabar's passing today, the Upper West Side has lost a legend who turned his parent's humble store into a culinary institution.

Saul Zabar, Smoked Fish Czar of Upper West Side, Dies at 97

www.nytimes.com

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 3d

Blue Sky of the Day: VERY Blue #photography #kirstenbosch

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NWLC United @nwlcunited.bsky.social · 4d

It's been one month since the National Women’s Law Center laid off 20% of staff.

We are proud to announce—thanks to the power of collective action—that the union was able to secure 3 additional months of COBRA health care coverage & 2 additional weeks of severance pay for our laid off unit members.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 4d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · 5d

Why did you support Trump’s judicial nominees if that’s the case? These are lifetime appointments

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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 5d

Will be discussing the fresh hell of a new Supreme Court term on MSNBC shortly.

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