Benjamin Wilson
@bjohnwilson.bsky.social
First Amendment, due process, property, and other nice things.
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"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
St. Peter police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident
The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to the first time local police in...
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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If Dhillon is suggesting Lemon was criminally charged under the Ku Klux Klan Act, and that supposedly makes him a "klansman," then he has company:
Donald J. Trump, who was charged under that statute for his attempt to subvert the 2020 election.
Donald J. Trump, who was charged under that statute for his attempt to subvert the 2020 election.
January 30, 2026 at 3:07 PM
If Dhillon is suggesting Lemon was criminally charged under the Ku Klux Klan Act, and that supposedly makes him a "klansman," then he has company:
Donald J. Trump, who was charged under that statute for his attempt to subvert the 2020 election.
Donald J. Trump, who was charged under that statute for his attempt to subvert the 2020 election.
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"News outlets across the political spectrum need to loudly defend [independent journalists Don] Lemon’s and [Georgia] Fort’s rights. Journalists are not making themselves the story, Trump is.”
Full Freedom of the Press Foundation statement below.
Full Freedom of the Press Foundation statement below.
January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
"News outlets across the political spectrum need to loudly defend [independent journalists Don] Lemon’s and [Georgia] Fort’s rights. Journalists are not making themselves the story, Trump is.”
Full Freedom of the Press Foundation statement below.
Full Freedom of the Press Foundation statement below.
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This is, quite frankly, complete bullshit. I’ve received more criticism, harassment, and — at one point — calls for my death in the past six months of criticizing this administration than I did in an entire FBI career of investigations, operations, and arrests. And I never wore a goddamn mask.
Tillis says he opposes ICE being barred from wearing masks: "I've seen people dox me. I've seen people take pictures and identify law enforcement officers and then put their families at risk. So, I think that's a step too far."
January 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM
This is, quite frankly, complete bullshit. I’ve received more criticism, harassment, and — at one point — calls for my death in the past six months of criticizing this administration than I did in an entire FBI career of investigations, operations, and arrests. And I never wore a goddamn mask.
Infuriating and dangerous.
From Georgia‘s Facebook account — Bluesky is only allowing me to upload a short clip.
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Infuriating and dangerous.
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The tone shift is to blame the murder of civilians on the tone of MNs elected leaders who object to the occupation & terrorization of Minnesota and the violence on and murder of civilians bsky.app/profile/atru...
Homan: "I begged for the last two months on TV for the rhetoric to stop. I said in March -- if the rhetoric doesn't stop, there is gonna be bloodshed. And there has been. I wish I wasn't right. I don't want to see anybody die."
January 29, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The tone shift is to blame the murder of civilians on the tone of MNs elected leaders who object to the occupation & terrorization of Minnesota and the violence on and murder of civilians bsky.app/profile/atru...
Absolutely
If Secretary Noem is not removed from office, the House should move forward with impeachment proceedings.
January 29, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Absolutely
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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.”
“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.”
January 28, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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.”
“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.”
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They ‘Had Done Everything Right.’ ICE Detained Them Anyway.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Federal court judge on the ICE operation targeting refugees:
"Refugees have a legal right to be in the United States, a right to work, a right to live peacefully—and importantly, a right not to be subjected to the terror of being arrested and detained without warrants..."
"Refugees have a legal right to be in the United States, a right to work, a right to live peacefully—and importantly, a right not to be subjected to the terror of being arrested and detained without warrants..."
January 29, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Federal court judge on the ICE operation targeting refugees:
"Refugees have a legal right to be in the United States, a right to work, a right to live peacefully—and importantly, a right not to be subjected to the terror of being arrested and detained without warrants..."
"Refugees have a legal right to be in the United States, a right to work, a right to live peacefully—and importantly, a right not to be subjected to the terror of being arrested and detained without warrants..."
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We must stop the chaos, the lawlessness, and the killing.
No one wants to see another American citizen shot dead in broad daylight by masked federal agents.
I’m working to get the guardrails in place that will deliver the accountability and transparency we need from federal law enforcement.
No one wants to see another American citizen shot dead in broad daylight by masked federal agents.
I’m working to get the guardrails in place that will deliver the accountability and transparency we need from federal law enforcement.
January 26, 2026 at 11:16 PM
We must stop the chaos, the lawlessness, and the killing.
No one wants to see another American citizen shot dead in broad daylight by masked federal agents.
I’m working to get the guardrails in place that will deliver the accountability and transparency we need from federal law enforcement.
No one wants to see another American citizen shot dead in broad daylight by masked federal agents.
I’m working to get the guardrails in place that will deliver the accountability and transparency we need from federal law enforcement.
😭
Alex Pretti’s coworkers take a moment of silence this morning
January 26, 2026 at 10:43 PM
😭
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As seen on r/nursing
Alex Pretti's coworkers taking a moment of silence to honor him
Alex Pretti's coworkers taking a moment of silence to honor him
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
As seen on r/nursing
Alex Pretti's coworkers taking a moment of silence to honor him
Alex Pretti's coworkers taking a moment of silence to honor him
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NEW: We talk about ICE killing another Minnesotan -- Alex Pretti -- & legal battles & issues on ICE's occupation.
Then we break down last week's SCOTUS arguments, on executive power over the Federal Reserve & ... Second Amendment rights on private property. + more news!
crooked.com/podcast/will...
Then we break down last week's SCOTUS arguments, on executive power over the Federal Reserve & ... Second Amendment rights on private property. + more news!
crooked.com/podcast/will...
a woman in a brown coat is sitting in a living room with a plant and a tv .
Alt: a woman in a brown coat is sitting in a living room with a plant and a tv .
media.tenor.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
NEW: We talk about ICE killing another Minnesotan -- Alex Pretti -- & legal battles & issues on ICE's occupation.
Then we break down last week's SCOTUS arguments, on executive power over the Federal Reserve & ... Second Amendment rights on private property. + more news!
crooked.com/podcast/will...
Then we break down last week's SCOTUS arguments, on executive power over the Federal Reserve & ... Second Amendment rights on private property. + more news!
crooked.com/podcast/will...
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CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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Imagine this in a trial.
Devastating first-hand witness to Alex Pretti's killing
Declaration filed in federal court:
"I don't know why they shot him. He was only helping. I was five feet from him and they just shot him."
Devastating first-hand witness to Alex Pretti's killing
Declaration filed in federal court:
"I don't know why they shot him. He was only helping. I was five feet from him and they just shot him."
January 25, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Imagine this in a trial.
Devastating first-hand witness to Alex Pretti's killing
Declaration filed in federal court:
"I don't know why they shot him. He was only helping. I was five feet from him and they just shot him."
Devastating first-hand witness to Alex Pretti's killing
Declaration filed in federal court:
"I don't know why they shot him. He was only helping. I was five feet from him and they just shot him."
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My heart is with Alex Pretti—a 37-year old fellow American who served our country as a registered nurse in the intensive-care unit at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Minneapolis and was shot dead by masked federal agents today.
This senseless killing needs to stop. Now. My full statement is below.
This senseless killing needs to stop. Now. My full statement is below.
January 25, 2026 at 1:19 AM
My heart is with Alex Pretti—a 37-year old fellow American who served our country as a registered nurse in the intensive-care unit at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Minneapolis and was shot dead by masked federal agents today.
This senseless killing needs to stop. Now. My full statement is below.
This senseless killing needs to stop. Now. My full statement is below.
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This analysis by the New York Times paints a damning picture of ICE's decision to kill Alex Pretti after Pretti had attempted to help a woman who had been shoved (assaulted) by ICE. ICE had Pretti pinned on the ground when one agent appears to come across a gun. After taking the gun, they kill him.
Videos Show Moments in Which Agents Killed a Man in Minneapolis
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:32 PM
This analysis by the New York Times paints a damning picture of ICE's decision to kill Alex Pretti after Pretti had attempted to help a woman who had been shoved (assaulted) by ICE. ICE had Pretti pinned on the ground when one agent appears to come across a gun. After taking the gun, they kill him.
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Reminder: All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dems to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump — 3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.
January 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Reminder: All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dems to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump — 3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.
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ICE detained a St. Paul man in his underwear. The suspect agents were looking for was already in prison.
Reporting by Paul Walsh.
Video provided; photos by Jack Brook/The Associated Press
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Reporting by Paul Walsh.
Video provided; photos by Jack Brook/The Associated Press
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 23, 2026 at 6:59 PM
ICE detained a St. Paul man in his underwear. The suspect agents were looking for was already in prison.
Reporting by Paul Walsh.
Video provided; photos by Jack Brook/The Associated Press
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Reporting by Paul Walsh.
Video provided; photos by Jack Brook/The Associated Press
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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BREAKING: The Tribune confirmed on Instagram that the man shot has died, according to two sources with knowledge of the incident.
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but Chief Brian O'Hara refused, sources also told the Tribune. O'Hara instructed his officers to preserve the scene.
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but Chief Brian O'Hara refused, sources also told the Tribune. O'Hara instructed his officers to preserve the scene.
Man shot by federal agent in south Minneapolis www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 4:36 PM
BREAKING: The Tribune confirmed on Instagram that the man shot has died, according to two sources with knowledge of the incident.
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but Chief Brian O'Hara refused, sources also told the Tribune. O'Hara instructed his officers to preserve the scene.
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but Chief Brian O'Hara refused, sources also told the Tribune. O'Hara instructed his officers to preserve the scene.