Jeffrey Roy
@jeffroy4.bsky.social
Basketball, Democracy Reform, & Empathy
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Seems bad that it's about 1000x easier to impersonate law enforcement, without local police batting an eye, than it was last year when a guy using the tactic went on an assassination spree.
February 16, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Seems bad that it's about 1000x easier to impersonate law enforcement, without local police batting an eye, than it was last year when a guy using the tactic went on an assassination spree.
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Fucking love this guy.
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Fucking love this guy.
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There has been no draw down today. ICE snatched someone off Central Ave out of his car because he looked Latino before then letting him go a couple hours later. They were stopping people in Blaine on highway 65, they were all around Fridley, and were in the parking lot of the St Anthony liquor store
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
There has been no draw down today. ICE snatched someone off Central Ave out of his car because he looked Latino before then letting him go a couple hours later. They were stopping people in Blaine on highway 65, they were all around Fridley, and were in the parking lot of the St Anthony liquor store
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I'll believe Ice is out of Minneapolis when our signal chats are quiet and the clips of unconstitutional government aggression have ceased.
Meanwhile, a lot of terrorized people still need our help.
Meanwhile, a lot of terrorized people still need our help.
February 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
I'll believe Ice is out of Minneapolis when our signal chats are quiet and the clips of unconstitutional government aggression have ceased.
Meanwhile, a lot of terrorized people still need our help.
Meanwhile, a lot of terrorized people still need our help.
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If anyone has any evidence that folks doing the kind of activism and observing that Pretti and Good were doing when killed were inspired by *elected officials,* I'd love to see it.
Because from my reporting in Minneapolis, exactly zero people cited elected officials as inspiration.
Because from my reporting in Minneapolis, exactly zero people cited elected officials as inspiration.
Ron Johnson to Keith Ellison: "Two people are dead because you encouraged them to put themselves into harm's way! And now you are exploiting those two martyrs. You ought to feel damn guilty about it. Yeah, sit there and smirk. Smirk. It's sick! It's despicable. You disgust me."
February 12, 2026 at 3:07 PM
If anyone has any evidence that folks doing the kind of activism and observing that Pretti and Good were doing when killed were inspired by *elected officials,* I'd love to see it.
Because from my reporting in Minneapolis, exactly zero people cited elected officials as inspiration.
Because from my reporting in Minneapolis, exactly zero people cited elected officials as inspiration.
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This is the second time an ICE employee has been arrested in in a Bloomington, MN underage sex trafficking sting www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
Police in Bloomington, MN just announced that one of the guys they arrested in an underage sex trafficking sting was a **background checker for ICE agents.**
He had a high security clearance in the Trump administration... and he was caught trying to abuse children. Sickening.
He had a high security clearance in the Trump administration... and he was caught trying to abuse children. Sickening.
February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
This is the second time an ICE employee has been arrested in in a Bloomington, MN underage sex trafficking sting www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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Puerto Rico hasn't had reliable power in a decade.
The grid sends occasional surges through the wires that fry appliances.
Electricity rates are among the highest in the entire U.S.
Heat waves are getting intense in the summer, and outages mean A/C is no guarantee for an aging population.
The grid sends occasional surges through the wires that fry appliances.
Electricity rates are among the highest in the entire U.S.
Heat waves are getting intense in the summer, and outages mean A/C is no guarantee for an aging population.
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Puerto Rico hasn't had reliable power in a decade.
The grid sends occasional surges through the wires that fry appliances.
Electricity rates are among the highest in the entire U.S.
Heat waves are getting intense in the summer, and outages mean A/C is no guarantee for an aging population.
The grid sends occasional surges through the wires that fry appliances.
Electricity rates are among the highest in the entire U.S.
Heat waves are getting intense in the summer, and outages mean A/C is no guarantee for an aging population.
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High treason.
SCOOP: The NSA detected a phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump last spring.
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM
High treason.
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Documents show RFK Jr lied to Congress about his agenda in Samoa—he did indeed go to spread anti-scientific doubts about vaccines. He was ultimately successful in getting an outbreak going there that killed 83 people, mostly babies and young children.
RFK Jr said during his Senate confirmation hearings that his trip to Samoa in 2019 ahead of a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines." Documents obtained by @us.theguardian.com and @apnews.com undermine that testimony. Details here, by me and @aliswenson.bsky.social ⬇️
Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Documents show RFK Jr lied to Congress about his agenda in Samoa—he did indeed go to spread anti-scientific doubts about vaccines. He was ultimately successful in getting an outbreak going there that killed 83 people, mostly babies and young children.
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I get this, but here's where I'm at:
Trump & Vance are the worst of us. America is bigger than them, and they win if we let them define us.
Team USA is the best of us. It's filled with Americans MAGA hates—first-generation + immigrants, LGBTQ+ athletes, people of color—& I'm gonna root for them.
Trump & Vance are the worst of us. America is bigger than them, and they win if we let them define us.
Team USA is the best of us. It's filled with Americans MAGA hates—first-generation + immigrants, LGBTQ+ athletes, people of color—& I'm gonna root for them.
I really really want these athletes to have a great experience, be competitive and perhaps win a gold medal, but, honestly, the thought of hearing "USA!USA!USA!" during their games kinda makes me cringe. If we were any other country the IOC would ask us to march under the olympic flag.
February 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
I get this, but here's where I'm at:
Trump & Vance are the worst of us. America is bigger than them, and they win if we let them define us.
Team USA is the best of us. It's filled with Americans MAGA hates—first-generation + immigrants, LGBTQ+ athletes, people of color—& I'm gonna root for them.
Trump & Vance are the worst of us. America is bigger than them, and they win if we let them define us.
Team USA is the best of us. It's filled with Americans MAGA hates—first-generation + immigrants, LGBTQ+ athletes, people of color—& I'm gonna root for them.
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Incidentally, the Minnesota Star Tribune is hiring a sports editor and investigative reporter. Say goodbye to the backwater of DC and come to where the action is!
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recruiting2.ultipro.com/STA1013/JobB...
February 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Incidentally, the Minnesota Star Tribune is hiring a sports editor and investigative reporter. Say goodbye to the backwater of DC and come to where the action is!
recruiting2.ultipro.com/STA1013/JobB...
recruiting2.ultipro.com/STA1013/JobB...
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Axios had a story today about how hard Minnesota’s economy is being hit and how slow the recovery could be. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to say that if you want to support the Twin Cities, you should plan a visit for this summer, spend some money here, & see how amazing it is for yourself.
February 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Axios had a story today about how hard Minnesota’s economy is being hit and how slow the recovery could be. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to say that if you want to support the Twin Cities, you should plan a visit for this summer, spend some money here, & see how amazing it is for yourself.
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Predicting that this week we’ll hear more conciliatory words from the Administration regarding Minnesota (since they’re starting to realize that ICE has become politically toxic) but everyone outside of Minnesota needs to know that nothing on the ground has changed.
February 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Predicting that this week we’ll hear more conciliatory words from the Administration regarding Minnesota (since they’re starting to realize that ICE has become politically toxic) but everyone outside of Minnesota needs to know that nothing on the ground has changed.
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A mother who was going to get treatment for her sick seven-month-old is instead locked in a *bathroom* with other people: "I don't want my baby to die!"
“You are good to go.” Good to go?!?!
This is what ICE tells a young woman they tossed out into dangerously freezing temperatures after four agonizing days in detention at Whipple.
Today’s front page Strib report: www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
This is what ICE tells a young woman they tossed out into dangerously freezing temperatures after four agonizing days in detention at Whipple.
Today’s front page Strib report: www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
February 1, 2026 at 9:06 PM
A mother who was going to get treatment for her sick seven-month-old is instead locked in a *bathroom* with other people: "I don't want my baby to die!"
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Worth stating this clearly: American constitutional law affords due process protections to non-citizens, even those without legal status. Any official who does not respect those rights—whether a political official or law enforcement officer—violates their oath to support the Constitution.
January 30, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Worth stating this clearly: American constitutional law affords due process protections to non-citizens, even those without legal status. Any official who does not respect those rights—whether a political official or law enforcement officer—violates their oath to support the Constitution.
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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if bovino is out and conservatives are turning on noem then there is a real opportunity to demand that miller resign too.
January 27, 2026 at 1:07 AM
if bovino is out and conservatives are turning on noem then there is a real opportunity to demand that miller resign too.
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Can’t help but notice a lot of social media reports of Tik Tok censoring anti-ICE content in its first weekend under Trump-directed US management, and no mainstream news coverage thus far.
January 26, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Can’t help but notice a lot of social media reports of Tik Tok censoring anti-ICE content in its first weekend under Trump-directed US management, and no mainstream news coverage thus far.
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Every Democratic Senator must vote NO on DHS/ICE funding. Continuing to fund this agency that is terrorizing and murdering our people makes you complicit. They EXECUTED Alex Pretti.
Every Senator must draw a line in the stand here.
Every Senator must draw a line in the stand here.
January 24, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Every Democratic Senator must vote NO on DHS/ICE funding. Continuing to fund this agency that is terrorizing and murdering our people makes you complicit. They EXECUTED Alex Pretti.
Every Senator must draw a line in the stand here.
Every Senator must draw a line in the stand here.
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All elected Dems should go to Minneapolis to stand with the protestors. Put your money where your mouth is. WWTCRMD (what would the civil rights movement do).
Are any Democratic leaders planning to travel to Minneapolis immediately to demand an end of this tyranny?
January 24, 2026 at 8:04 PM
All elected Dems should go to Minneapolis to stand with the protestors. Put your money where your mouth is. WWTCRMD (what would the civil rights movement do).
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Anyone who starts a fire is working for ICE whether they know it or not.
January 24, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Anyone who starts a fire is working for ICE whether they know it or not.
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ICE does not have authority to detain witnesses. For all practical purposes, these people have been kidnapped.
Per this report ICE has detained several witnesses
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene of the Minneapolis shooting, but the police chief refused and instructed his officers to preserve the crime scene.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 5:46 PM
ICE does not have authority to detain witnesses. For all practical purposes, these people have been kidnapped.
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They cannot destroy our city and our neighborhoods, but we can. Don’t give them what they want.
January 24, 2026 at 5:50 PM
They cannot destroy our city and our neighborhoods, but we can. Don’t give them what they want.
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This is a very dangerous moment, and if it tilts into broad civil unrest, not only will give Trump exactly what he wants, you will destroy the very businesses and neighborhoods and livelihoods we have been working so hard to protect.
January 24, 2026 at 5:49 PM
This is a very dangerous moment, and if it tilts into broad civil unrest, not only will give Trump exactly what he wants, you will destroy the very businesses and neighborhoods and livelihoods we have been working so hard to protect.