Madison Swart
@madisonswart.bsky.social
independent multimedia journalist reporting live from nyc! work featured in: NBC, NY Times, The Washington Post, CNN, TIME, Politico, The Cut, The Nation, The Gothamist, Huff Post, Democracy Now! they/she. work lives mainly on instagram: madisonswart
today outside immigration court someone said to the gaggle of photographers “thank you for the work you’re doing.” and one of the agents replied with “thank you” and the guy looked at him and said “not you.” 😂
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
today outside immigration court someone said to the gaggle of photographers “thank you for the work you’re doing.” and one of the agents replied with “thank you” and the guy looked at him and said “not you.” 😂
i’m offering free photoshoots in NYC to those who have had a loved one detained by ICE so please spread the word!
November 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
i’m offering free photoshoots in NYC to those who have had a loved one detained by ICE so please spread the word!
i’ve been in touch with the family of a man i photographed being detained at 26 federal plaza. he’s from russia and was sent to a prison in louisiana. the judge, based in texas, they lost his case before his lawyer could speak. his family says it’s cold, hard to sleep, and the food is awful.
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
i’ve been in touch with the family of a man i photographed being detained at 26 federal plaza. he’s from russia and was sent to a prison in louisiana. the judge, based in texas, they lost his case before his lawyer could speak. his family says it’s cold, hard to sleep, and the food is awful.
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Happening now in Broadview—outside Chicago:
A procession of Illinois Handmaid’s, with the Illinois Democratic Women of Cook County, walks in procession to the ICE detention facility.
“Even though we are silent, we are powerful,” an organizer told the group before starting.
A procession of Illinois Handmaid’s, with the Illinois Democratic Women of Cook County, walks in procession to the ICE detention facility.
“Even though we are silent, we are powerful,” an organizer told the group before starting.
November 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Happening now in Broadview—outside Chicago:
A procession of Illinois Handmaid’s, with the Illinois Democratic Women of Cook County, walks in procession to the ICE detention facility.
“Even though we are silent, we are powerful,” an organizer told the group before starting.
A procession of Illinois Handmaid’s, with the Illinois Democratic Women of Cook County, walks in procession to the ICE detention facility.
“Even though we are silent, we are powerful,” an organizer told the group before starting.
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This was an extremely difficult piece to write, with more re-writes than I think I’ve ever forced myself to do.
I was able to speak to about a dozen family members and visit one detainee within Adelanto ICE Processing Center. Please give it a peak.
latenfour.com/2025/11/06/i...
I was able to speak to about a dozen family members and visit one detainee within Adelanto ICE Processing Center. Please give it a peak.
latenfour.com/2025/11/06/i...
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
This was an extremely difficult piece to write, with more re-writes than I think I’ve ever forced myself to do.
I was able to speak to about a dozen family members and visit one detainee within Adelanto ICE Processing Center. Please give it a peak.
latenfour.com/2025/11/06/i...
I was able to speak to about a dozen family members and visit one detainee within Adelanto ICE Processing Center. Please give it a peak.
latenfour.com/2025/11/06/i...
Zohran Mamdani makes history as he becomes the first Muslim mayor of New York City. Scenes from his election night at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn. #zohranmamdani
November 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Zohran Mamdani makes history as he becomes the first Muslim mayor of New York City. Scenes from his election night at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn. #zohranmamdani
lol the press line to get into zohran’s election night is longer than the line of people trying to get in right now.
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
lol the press line to get into zohran’s election night is longer than the line of people trying to get in right now.
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Alright I fucking wrote about this. It was apparently necessary to vent my rage about this this afternoon, because that took me two hours to get it all out and onto the page.
November 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Alright I fucking wrote about this. It was apparently necessary to vent my rage about this this afternoon, because that took me two hours to get it all out and onto the page.
my piece for @politico.com is out. months documenting nyc’s immigration courts where people seeking asylum risk detention even as they follow the process. an investigative look at a system stacked against them. written by investigative reporter @timroehn.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
What I Saw at the Epicenter of Trump’s War on ‘Illegals’
Migrants thought they were following the rules. Then the rules changed.
www.politico.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
my piece for @politico.com is out. months documenting nyc’s immigration courts where people seeking asylum risk detention even as they follow the process. an investigative look at a system stacked against them. written by investigative reporter @timroehn.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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NEW for The Ten Four:
A space in the Laguna Hills Community Center has been booked at least twice by neo-Nazi and white nationalist activists for a rally. Participants include local Groypers and neo-Nazis. Another is booked for tonight.
latenfour.com/2025/10/29/n...
A space in the Laguna Hills Community Center has been booked at least twice by neo-Nazi and white nationalist activists for a rally. Participants include local Groypers and neo-Nazis. Another is booked for tonight.
latenfour.com/2025/10/29/n...
Neo-Nazis Are Hosting Rallies At A Laguna Hills City Classroom
Laguna Hills, Calif. — A space in the Laguna Hills Community Center has been booked at least twice by neo-Nazi and white nationalist activists for a rally designed for “nationalism, activism & …
latenfour.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
NEW for The Ten Four:
A space in the Laguna Hills Community Center has been booked at least twice by neo-Nazi and white nationalist activists for a rally. Participants include local Groypers and neo-Nazis. Another is booked for tonight.
latenfour.com/2025/10/29/n...
A space in the Laguna Hills Community Center has been booked at least twice by neo-Nazi and white nationalist activists for a rally. Participants include local Groypers and neo-Nazis. Another is booked for tonight.
latenfour.com/2025/10/29/n...
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I wrote about No Kings Day in Los Angeles. What bothers me most about reflecting on police response to protests in LA is that the brutality begins to feel...expected. Like, "Oh, that's just LAPD." Frankly that's bullshit. Pretty tired of watching my neighbors get their shit kicked in by the cops.
We gave them flowers; they sent in the horses.
Reflections on No Kings Day 2 in Los Angeles.
www.wordsaboutwork.news
October 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I wrote about No Kings Day in Los Angeles. What bothers me most about reflecting on police response to protests in LA is that the brutality begins to feel...expected. Like, "Oh, that's just LAPD." Frankly that's bullshit. Pretty tired of watching my neighbors get their shit kicked in by the cops.
not a hero! but looking forward to speaking on this panel about what i’ve witnessed. thanks @gregpak.net
Whoa. This looks incredible and I'm gonna try to go. Panel with photojournalists covering ICE in NYC - with hero photographer @madisonswart.bsky.social.
www.bronxdoc.org/events/upcom...
www.bronxdoc.org/events/upcom...
NYC ICE Raids - BRONX DOCUMENTARY CENTER
Panel Talk: New York's ICE Raids Tues, Nov 11 • 6:30PMBronx Documentary Center 614 Courtlandt AveBronx, NY 10451 Photojournalists Victor J. Blue, David “Dee” Delgado, Carol Guzy & Madison Swart discus...
www.bronxdoc.org
October 27, 2025 at 11:32 PM
not a hero! but looking forward to speaking on this panel about what i’ve witnessed. thanks @gregpak.net
Today ICE and federal agents detained a man at 26 Federal Plaza during court recess, before he had the opportunity to have his hearing.
October 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Today ICE and federal agents detained a man at 26 Federal Plaza during court recess, before he had the opportunity to have his hearing.
Anyone know why bluesky keeps lagging my videos? I can’t seem to fix it!
October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Anyone know why bluesky keeps lagging my videos? I can’t seem to fix it!
During a court recess, a Colombian migrant pleads with ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) and federal agents as they detain him before his hearing at 26 Federal Plaza on 10/27/25.
October 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
During a court recess, a Colombian migrant pleads with ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) and federal agents as they detain him before his hearing at 26 Federal Plaza on 10/27/25.
Also do you guys think my watermark is big enough now? 😂
Multiple times during Governor Kathy Hochul’s speech at Zohran Mamdani’s “New York Is Not for Sale” rally, she was interrupted by the crowd chanting “Tax the rich!”
October 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Also do you guys think my watermark is big enough now? 😂
Multiple times during Governor Kathy Hochul’s speech at Zohran Mamdani’s “New York Is Not for Sale” rally, she was interrupted by the crowd chanting “Tax the rich!”
October 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Multiple times during Governor Kathy Hochul’s speech at Zohran Mamdani’s “New York Is Not for Sale” rally, she was interrupted by the crowd chanting “Tax the rich!”
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This post contains misinformation. @madisonswart.bsky.social shot the video and has stated the guy talking is not off duty police. Please delete and don’t trust anyone who leaves up provocative falsehood when the truth is known.
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This post contains misinformation. @madisonswart.bsky.social shot the video and has stated the guy talking is not off duty police. Please delete and don’t trust anyone who leaves up provocative falsehood when the truth is known.
If you find this video circulating anywhere please send my way. Bluesky glitched up the video in this upload but I posted the original on my instagram. This man is NOT an NYPD officer. That is false.
New York, USA — September 9, 2025. A man reacts following a confrontation with federal agents on the 12th floor of 26 Federal Plaza, outside immigration courtrooms.
October 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
If you find this video circulating anywhere please send my way. Bluesky glitched up the video in this upload but I posted the original on my instagram. This man is NOT an NYPD officer. That is false.
downloading a journalist’s footage, adding false captions, and watermarking it as your own isn’t content creation — it’s misinformation and theft. journalists risk a lot to document the truth. credit your sources and share responsibly.
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
downloading a journalist’s footage, adding false captions, and watermarking it as your own isn’t content creation — it’s misinformation and theft. journalists risk a lot to document the truth. credit your sources and share responsibly.
New York, USA — September 9, 2025. A man reacts following a confrontation with federal agents on the 12th floor of 26 Federal Plaza, outside immigration courtrooms.
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 AM
New York, USA — September 9, 2025. A man reacts following a confrontation with federal agents on the 12th floor of 26 Federal Plaza, outside immigration courtrooms.
Outside 26 Federal Plaza protestors have gathered after a raid snatched up street vendors on Canal.
October 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Outside 26 Federal Plaza protestors have gathered after a raid snatched up street vendors on Canal.
NOW: protestors chant “ICE out of new york!” outside of 26 federal plaza. this protest comes after a raid where ICE took street vendors in Soho at canal street this afternoon.
October 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
NOW: protestors chant “ICE out of new york!” outside of 26 federal plaza. this protest comes after a raid where ICE took street vendors in Soho at canal street this afternoon.
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NEW for The Ten Four:
A crowd of hundreds gathered in the late afternoon Saturday outside the Metro Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, turning what began as a nearly universally peaceful rally into officers dozens of batons.
latenfour.com/2025/10/20/p...
A crowd of hundreds gathered in the late afternoon Saturday outside the Metro Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, turning what began as a nearly universally peaceful rally into officers dozens of batons.
latenfour.com/2025/10/20/p...
Protests After No Kings Greeted By Horses Protecting Federal Detention Facility
It’s her LAPD. She has said nothing. She has been more absent on this issue than when she was out of the country during the fires.” -Adam Rose
latenfour.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
NEW for The Ten Four:
A crowd of hundreds gathered in the late afternoon Saturday outside the Metro Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, turning what began as a nearly universally peaceful rally into officers dozens of batons.
latenfour.com/2025/10/20/p...
A crowd of hundreds gathered in the late afternoon Saturday outside the Metro Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, turning what began as a nearly universally peaceful rally into officers dozens of batons.
latenfour.com/2025/10/20/p...
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Iconic pic—captures America in 2025 perfectly
October 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Iconic pic—captures America in 2025 perfectly