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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
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Just circling back on this one. Anybody?
Racking my brain to come up with the least crazy “personal” reason Jeff Bezos wants to get to Mars…
February 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Just circling back on this one. Anybody?
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Washington Post
February 5, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Washington Post
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Although ICE agents absolutely should not be wearing masks, acting like the brutality will stop because their faces are showing is quite naive. Police forces brutalize people all the time with their faces outs, name tags, badges and body cams. The only solution is no ICE.
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Although ICE agents absolutely should not be wearing masks, acting like the brutality will stop because their faces are showing is quite naive. Police forces brutalize people all the time with their faces outs, name tags, badges and body cams. The only solution is no ICE.
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"It’s one of five murals Vargas plans to paint this week as part of his “#WeAreHuman” initiative"
thelalocal.org/neighborhood...
thelalocal.org/neighborhood...
Boyle Heights mural of handcuffed mariachi responds to ICE raids
As the Eastside reels from the impact of continued immigration raids, Boyle Heights artist Robert Vargas captures the fear and tension.
thelalocal.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM
"It’s one of five murals Vargas plans to paint this week as part of his “#WeAreHuman” initiative"
thelalocal.org/neighborhood...
thelalocal.org/neighborhood...
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JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Cops were frequently getting caught planting drugs in 2017 because body cameras were new and many of them didn't understand how the technology worked.
When cops hit "record" it saved the 30 seconds from *before* they hit the button. Eventually, they figured it out.
When cops hit "record" it saved the 30 seconds from *before* they hit the button. Eventually, they figured it out.
Why Cops Frequently Got Caught Planting Drugs in 2017
Look. All technology comes with a learning curve.
gizmodo.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Cops were frequently getting caught planting drugs in 2017 because body cameras were new and many of them didn't understand how the technology worked.
When cops hit "record" it saved the 30 seconds from *before* they hit the button. Eventually, they figured it out.
When cops hit "record" it saved the 30 seconds from *before* they hit the button. Eventually, they figured it out.
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Moulton: This is state-sponsored terror. This is what you would expect to see in North Korea or Iran or the old Soviet Union. We’ve got to crack down on the government before they crack down on the American people.
February 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Moulton: This is state-sponsored terror. This is what you would expect to see in North Korea or Iran or the old Soviet Union. We’ve got to crack down on the government before they crack down on the American people.
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Swear to god, ICE could just announce they're leaving a city but not leave and the media will just stop covering that city completely even though ICE never left.
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Swear to god, ICE could just announce they're leaving a city but not leave and the media will just stop covering that city completely even though ICE never left.
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
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This is an authoritarian power grab, full stop.
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
Trump suggests federal control of elections in ‘some areas’
In a lengthy interview with NBC, the president said he will accept the results of the midterm elections if they are “honest.”
www.ms.now
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This is an authoritarian power grab, full stop.
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
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“You’re damn right we’re gonna have ICE surround the polls come November,” Bannon warned ominously. “We’re not gonna sit here and allow you to steal the country again.”
Bannon Calls for ICE to Engage in Voter Intimidation During the Midterms
“You’re damn right we’re gonna have ICE surround the polls come November,” former Trump strategist Steve Bannon said.
truthout.org
February 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
“You’re damn right we’re gonna have ICE surround the polls come November,” Bannon warned ominously. “We’re not gonna sit here and allow you to steal the country again.”
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The president constantly lying about stolen elections, after staging a coup attempt, & now threatening to federalize & steal future elections, should be the primary news story in the country 24/7 & on every front page until he is impeached & removed next week.
February 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The president constantly lying about stolen elections, after staging a coup attempt, & now threatening to federalize & steal future elections, should be the primary news story in the country 24/7 & on every front page until he is impeached & removed next week.
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Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
February 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
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Wait! The public face of nationwide immigration enforcement, Gregory Bovino, said in a newly discovered email that his boss wasn’t the head of CBP. He reported to Corey Lewandowski instead.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
February 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Wait! The public face of nationwide immigration enforcement, Gregory Bovino, said in a newly discovered email that his boss wasn’t the head of CBP. He reported to Corey Lewandowski instead.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
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When you're so coked up and stupid you put the scope on backwards:
February 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
When you're so coked up and stupid you put the scope on backwards:
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Corporatist fascism, plain and simple.
DHS is trying to get tech companies to hand over data on Trump critics.
This is unconstitutional, and Congress must shut it down, before we turn into East Germany.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
DHS is trying to get tech companies to hand over data on Trump critics.
This is unconstitutional, and Congress must shut it down, before we turn into East Germany.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics | TechCrunch
The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts docu...
techcrunch.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Corporatist fascism, plain and simple.
DHS is trying to get tech companies to hand over data on Trump critics.
This is unconstitutional, and Congress must shut it down, before we turn into East Germany.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
DHS is trying to get tech companies to hand over data on Trump critics.
This is unconstitutional, and Congress must shut it down, before we turn into East Germany.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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i feel like we've had a good enough sample size for like two decades on whether or not body cameras on cops do anything whatsoever to stop them from killing people. the guy that murdered renee good was filming it on his phone for fun!
February 4, 2026 at 12:58 PM
i feel like we've had a good enough sample size for like two decades on whether or not body cameras on cops do anything whatsoever to stop them from killing people. the guy that murdered renee good was filming it on his phone for fun!
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Compared to other candidates, our Q4 fundraising numbers show a campaign powered by people, not special interests.
Who would you rather have representing you, a candidate supported by self-funding, special interests and billionaire checkbooks, or one overwhelmingly supported by the people?
Who would you rather have representing you, a candidate supported by self-funding, special interests and billionaire checkbooks, or one overwhelmingly supported by the people?
![Infographic showcasing different fundraising sources for Q4 in the IL-09 race using pie charts. Copy reads:
ONE OF THESE IS NOT LIKE THE OTHERS.
Our campaign is fueled - overwhelmingly - by tens of thousands of people, chipping in what they can. The others heavily depend on influence concentrated in a few big checks from corporate interests and AIPAC donors.
YOU DECIDE THE TYPE OF LEADER YOU WANT IN CONGRESS.
Funding sources key:
Small individual donations [<$200]
Large, in-state individual donations
Personal funds
Large, out-of-state donations [>$200]
PACs, union & other funds
TOP 3 CHARTS:
Abughazaleh
Small individual donations under $200: 69%
Large individual donations out of state: 22%
Large individual donations in state: 9%
Biss:
Large individual donations in state over $200: 80%
Large individual donations out of state: 12%
Small individual donations under $200: 5%
PACs, unions, and other funds: 3%
Fine:
Large individual donations out of state: 61%
Large individual donations in state: 27%
Small individual donations under $200: 3%
PACs, unions, and other funds: 1%
Personal finances: less than 0%](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ats4shmeia7i7ildqm3denmd/bafkreicmyk3shpiqwq6ejld77hxcuimbpzt4zhy7jqeit5gw4v4uxqtjem@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Compared to other candidates, our Q4 fundraising numbers show a campaign powered by people, not special interests.
Who would you rather have representing you, a candidate supported by self-funding, special interests and billionaire checkbooks, or one overwhelmingly supported by the people?
Who would you rather have representing you, a candidate supported by self-funding, special interests and billionaire checkbooks, or one overwhelmingly supported by the people?
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This was a remarkably crazy response by Mike Johnson's standards. He's going full "stop the steal" and clearly would line up behind any effort Trump makes to rig the midterms and 2028 elections
Mike Johnson on Trump calling for Rs to "nationalize" elections: "We had 3 Republicans who were ahead on election day in last cycle & every time a new tranche of ballots came in they just magically whittled away until their leads were lost. It looks on its face to be fraudulent. Can I prove it? No"
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
This was a remarkably crazy response by Mike Johnson's standards. He's going full "stop the steal" and clearly would line up behind any effort Trump makes to rig the midterms and 2028 elections
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A needed reprieve for Portland and the neighborhood surrounding the ICE facility - where many have been repeatedly poisoned - and for demonstrators exercising their constitutional rights. The government should not be allowed to poison us. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Judge restricts federal use of tear gas, munitions at Portland ICE protests
The temporary order lasts 14 days. A hearing is set for March 2 to extend the order.
www.oregonlive.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:40 AM
A needed reprieve for Portland and the neighborhood surrounding the ICE facility - where many have been repeatedly poisoned - and for demonstrators exercising their constitutional rights. The government should not be allowed to poison us. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
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Crockett: "Now my colleagues want to be the protectors of girls & women. I didn't hear them screaming this when Renee Good was killed in the middle of the street by the same people the vast majority of you just voted to give more money to. It was a lot of crickets, including about the Esptein files"
February 3, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Crockett: "Now my colleagues want to be the protectors of girls & women. I didn't hear them screaming this when Renee Good was killed in the middle of the street by the same people the vast majority of you just voted to give more money to. It was a lot of crickets, including about the Esptein files"