Prof Katy Arnold
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“When I think back to the days and weeks before Jan. 6, 2021, one thing that’s clear is that many of us suffered from a failure of imagination,” our columnist David French writes.
Opinion | This Is Not a Drill
What Is the F.B.I. doing raiding an election office in Georgia?
nyti.ms
February 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM
“When I think back to the days and weeks before Jan. 6, 2021, one thing that’s clear is that many of us suffered from a failure of imagination,” our columnist David French writes.
Seeking asylum is not a crime; no human being is illegal; best interest of the child standard must apply in all cases-not just some
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who was detained by federal agents while wearing a Spider-Man backpack and a blue bunny hat, is back home in Minnesota, a statement from his school district said on Sunday. A federal judge had demanded that the boy and his father be set free a day earlier.
Detained by Immigration Agents, 5-Year-Old Liam Has Been Released From Custody
A federal judge had demanded that the boy and his father be set free in a fiery opinion on Saturday.
nyti.ms
February 1, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Seeking asylum is not a crime; no human being is illegal; best interest of the child standard must apply in all cases-not just some
Best interest of the child is the legal standard that is supposed to supersede all others in any given case
February 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Best interest of the child is the legal standard that is supposed to supersede all others in any given case
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Losing loser loses again.
BREAKING: A federal court permanently blocks two provisions of Trump’s anti-voting executive order seeking to impose new citizenship verification requirements to register to vote.
The judge said the Constitution assigns “no role at all to the President” to change federal election administration.
The judge said the Constitution assigns “no role at all to the President” to change federal election administration.
In major rebuke, federal judge blocks key parts of Trump’s anti-voting order
“Our Constitution does not allow the President to impose unilateral changes to federal election procedures,” the judge wrote.
www.democracydocket.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Losing loser loses again.
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The demonstration today is smaller than the march last Sunday, but I'd still say there's hundreds of people out here in the plaza. More are still streaming in.
Chicago police and Cook County sheriffs on scene as well.
Chicago police and Cook County sheriffs on scene as well.
January 30, 2026 at 10:37 PM
The demonstration today is smaller than the march last Sunday, but I'd still say there's hundreds of people out here in the plaza. More are still streaming in.
Chicago police and Cook County sheriffs on scene as well.
Chicago police and Cook County sheriffs on scene as well.
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As a father, husband and history teacher, Michael Devereaux was the perfect candidate for the Netflix makeover show “Queer Eye.”
But amid the pampering and clothes shopping, Devereaux insisted the show help his D.C. school rather than renovate his home. https://wapo.st/46kuwwm
But amid the pampering and clothes shopping, Devereaux insisted the show help his D.C. school rather than renovate his home. https://wapo.st/46kuwwm
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
As a father, husband and history teacher, Michael Devereaux was the perfect candidate for the Netflix makeover show “Queer Eye.”
But amid the pampering and clothes shopping, Devereaux insisted the show help his D.C. school rather than renovate his home. https://wapo.st/46kuwwm
But amid the pampering and clothes shopping, Devereaux insisted the show help his D.C. school rather than renovate his home. https://wapo.st/46kuwwm
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Federal judge strikes down parts of Trump executive order on citizenship verification for voter registration (Fox News)
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January 30, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Federal judge strikes down parts of Trump executive order on citizenship verification for voter registration (Fox News)
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Joking not joking
ICE Opens New Supermax Detention Center For Most Hardened Toddlers https://theonion.com/ice-opens-new-supermax-detention-center-for-most-harden-1827838332/
January 30, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Joking not joking
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I missed this; it's excellent & I agree 100%.
NEW FROM OUR PUBLISHER: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s "Abolish Trump's ICE" language is a “bad apples” argument dressed in a trenchcoat.
Read more of this analysis in our RESHAPE newsletter ⬇️
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Read more of this analysis in our RESHAPE newsletter ⬇️
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Language matters: Abolish ICE vs. Abolish “Trump’s ICE” • The TRiiBE
Gov. JB Pritzker’s language is a “bad apples” argument dressed in a trenchcoat.
thetriibe.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:24 PM
I missed this; it's excellent & I agree 100%.
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Fort is facing two federal charges:
Count I: Conspiracy Against Right of Religious Freedom at Place of Worship.
Count 2: Injure, Intimidate, and Interfere with Exercise of Right of Religious Freedom at Place of Worship.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
Count I: Conspiracy Against Right of Religious Freedom at Place of Worship.
Count 2: Injure, Intimidate, and Interfere with Exercise of Right of Religious Freedom at Place of Worship.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
Journalism organizations condemn arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort; both facing federal charges • The TRiiBE
Journalism organizations condemn the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort as vindictive attacks on press freedom.
thetriibe.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Fort is facing two federal charges:
Count I: Conspiracy Against Right of Religious Freedom at Place of Worship.
Count 2: Injure, Intimidate, and Interfere with Exercise of Right of Religious Freedom at Place of Worship.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
Count I: Conspiracy Against Right of Religious Freedom at Place of Worship.
Count 2: Injure, Intimidate, and Interfere with Exercise of Right of Religious Freedom at Place of Worship.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
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UPDATE — Georgia Fort has been released from custody.
Don Lemon is scheduled to make a federal court appearance in Los Angeles. As of 1:45 p.m. pacific, the hearing hadn't begun.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
Don Lemon is scheduled to make a federal court appearance in Los Angeles. As of 1:45 p.m. pacific, the hearing hadn't begun.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
Journalism organizations condemn arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort; both facing federal charges • The TRiiBE
Journalism organizations condemn the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort as vindictive attacks on press freedom.
thetriibe.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
UPDATE — Georgia Fort has been released from custody.
Don Lemon is scheduled to make a federal court appearance in Los Angeles. As of 1:45 p.m. pacific, the hearing hadn't begun.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
Don Lemon is scheduled to make a federal court appearance in Los Angeles. As of 1:45 p.m. pacific, the hearing hadn't begun.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
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1/30: A large crowd gathered earlier today at the Amazon Web Services Headquarters in Santa Monica. Protestors say they want to hold Amazon accountable for providing web services to ICE.
January 30, 2026 at 11:02 PM
1/30: A large crowd gathered earlier today at the Amazon Web Services Headquarters in Santa Monica. Protestors say they want to hold Amazon accountable for providing web services to ICE.
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Relatedly, Democrats should be insisting on clearing paths to liability for private corporations and individuals who assist any federal employee in any constitutional violation, like a tech company (just to pick a random, totally irrelevant example.)
January 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Relatedly, Democrats should be insisting on clearing paths to liability for private corporations and individuals who assist any federal employee in any constitutional violation, like a tech company (just to pick a random, totally irrelevant example.)
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Kennedy has stacked another HHS panel with his fellow travelers in the anti-vaccine and pseudoscience world.
RFK’s overhauled autism committee is even worse than it looks
Kennedy has stacked another HHS panel with his fellow travelers in the anti-vaccine and pseudoscience world.
www.motherjones.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Kennedy has stacked another HHS panel with his fellow travelers in the anti-vaccine and pseudoscience world.
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Interesting scoop from Anna Giaritelli, who has good sources inside DHS. It suggests Noem and Lewandowski (seemingly still serving as a Special Government Employee despite having timed out months ago) are trying to push out the CBP Commissioner (former Border Patrol) because he's not harsh *enough.*
CBP official Rodney Scott faces ire of Noem and Lewandowski
Those involved said Noem and Corey Lewandowski tried to push out Customs and Border Protection's Rodney Scott over disagreements.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Interesting scoop from Anna Giaritelli, who has good sources inside DHS. It suggests Noem and Lewandowski (seemingly still serving as a Special Government Employee despite having timed out months ago) are trying to push out the CBP Commissioner (former Border Patrol) because he's not harsh *enough.*
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Tyranny
Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old US citizen, was arrested and detained by ICE. She was held for TWO DAYS.
ICE agents handcuffed her, called her a racial slur, and she was knocked to the ground so hard she got a concussion.
This cannot continue happening. ICE needs to leave.
ICE agents handcuffed her, called her a racial slur, and she was knocked to the ground so hard she got a concussion.
This cannot continue happening. ICE needs to leave.
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Tyranny
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🇺🇳 UN human rights chief Volker Türk has issued a stark warning after a 5-day visit to Sudan: atrocities documented in Darfur must not be repeated in Khartoum or South Kordofan, as fighting escalates & famine spreads.
⭕️ Türk visited Port Sudan & Northern State, including Dongola
➤ Met with more...
⭕️ Türk visited Port Sudan & Northern State, including Dongola
➤ Met with more...
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 AM
🇺🇳 UN human rights chief Volker Türk has issued a stark warning after a 5-day visit to Sudan: atrocities documented in Darfur must not be repeated in Khartoum or South Kordofan, as fighting escalates & famine spreads.
⭕️ Türk visited Port Sudan & Northern State, including Dongola
➤ Met with more...
⭕️ Türk visited Port Sudan & Northern State, including Dongola
➤ Met with more...
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Near Lyndale and 24th Ave in Minneapolis tonight, feds have reportedly shot another person.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
January 15, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Near Lyndale and 24th Ave in Minneapolis tonight, feds have reportedly shot another person.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
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2/ On Nov. 14, 2023, Ciji had a heart rate of 192 bpm.
She was having another episode of atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heartbeat that put her at risk of heart failure or stroke. But this time, her usual treatment was just out of reach.
She was having another episode of atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heartbeat that put her at risk of heart failure or stroke. But this time, her usual treatment was just out of reach.
A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion.
In a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers.
www.propublica.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
2/ On Nov. 14, 2023, Ciji had a heart rate of 192 bpm.
She was having another episode of atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heartbeat that put her at risk of heart failure or stroke. But this time, her usual treatment was just out of reach.
She was having another episode of atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heartbeat that put her at risk of heart failure or stroke. But this time, her usual treatment was just out of reach.
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1/ Ciji Graham was the mother of 2-year-old SJ, a sister to 9 younger siblings, a beloved friend.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
1/ Ciji Graham was the mother of 2-year-old SJ, a sister to 9 younger siblings, a beloved friend.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
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BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today.
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
January 9, 2026 at 4:06 AM
BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today.
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
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Le Venezuela procède à la libération de prisonniers politiques
Le Venezuela procède à la libération de prisonniers politiques
Enrique Marquez, candidat à la présidentielle 2024, et l’avocate et militante Rocio San Miguel font partie des personnes relâchées, jeudi, par Caracas.
www.lemonde.fr
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Le Venezuela procède à la libération de prisonniers politiques
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“It was tragic”: Women and health workers in Sudan describe fleeing El Fasher #Refugees
“It was tragic”: Women and health workers in Sudan describe fleeing El Fasher
reliefweb.int
January 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM
“It was tragic”: Women and health workers in Sudan describe fleeing El Fasher #Refugees
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Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who murdered Renee Good in Minneapolis yesterday, is formerly of he National Guard and Border Patrol and has been part of ICE's SWAT equivalent, a team leader overseeing FBI, ATF, and IRS agents, and a firearms instructor, according to testimony obtained by WIRED.
ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, Per Testimony
Jonathan Ross told a federal court in December about his professional background, including “hundreds” of encounters with drivers during enforcement actions, according to testimony obtained by WIRED.
www.wired.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who murdered Renee Good in Minneapolis yesterday, is formerly of he National Guard and Border Patrol and has been part of ICE's SWAT equivalent, a team leader overseeing FBI, ATF, and IRS agents, and a firearms instructor, according to testimony obtained by WIRED.
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Eyewitness accounts and video evidence show ICE agents in Minneapolis needlessly shooting at an SUV killing a woman driver and then preventing her from receiving potential life-saving aid in what can only be described as murder.
ICE agent shoots and kills woman in Minneapolis
This incident occurred after Homeland Security sent more than 2,000 ICE agents to the Twin Cities in the "largest DHS operation ever."
www.kare11.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Eyewitness accounts and video evidence show ICE agents in Minneapolis needlessly shooting at an SUV killing a woman driver and then preventing her from receiving potential life-saving aid in what can only be described as murder.