Ricci Sergienko, Esq.
@riccisergienko.bsky.social
abolitionist lawyer. everyday antifascist. viva viva tortuguita.
https://hearinla.substack.com/p/who-is-ricci-sergienko-and-why-does-the-la-sheriff-hate-him-so-much-83ca9a8a03eb
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The way forward is the same as it’s always been - organize your neighborhood, your household, your workplace. Nobody is coming to save us except ourselves. Look out for one another.
One solid way you can fight back today & everyday is to look out for your neighbor, & not just in theory. If you’re in LA, someone in your building probably needs a mask. Someone living outside probably needs a meal. That person being stopped by the cops needs someone to record what’s happening.
The reason you don't see cops stopping ICE is the same reason you don't see Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus in the same room.
Police keep intervening to protect ICE against the community members they swore to protect and serve.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
Fitchburg police said they were neutral during an ICE arrest. Onlookers and federal agents saw it differently
An ICE arrest of a mother in Fitchburg highlights the delicate balance local police say they’ve had to strike when responding to immigration enforcement actions. Often times, that leaves officers open...
www.wbur.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The reason you don't see cops stopping ICE is the same reason you don't see Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus in the same room.
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People are already doing what you say they *should be* doing. You could join them.
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
People are already doing what you say they *should be* doing. You could join them.
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Bringing businesses and rich capitalists into coalitions with workers means the rich entities will have the most sway. Compromises will be largely made in their favor because their influence and capital is “needed”. This must be understood and prepared for if that’s the strategy
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Bringing businesses and rich capitalists into coalitions with workers means the rich entities will have the most sway. Compromises will be largely made in their favor because their influence and capital is “needed”. This must be understood and prepared for if that’s the strategy
It's very funny ppl think Trump, Hegseth, Bovino, individual ICE / federal pigs etc. will ever be held accountable. There'll be no jail time or Nuremberg-style tribunals as long as the system remains intact.
It is only possible thru revolutionary upheaval. Not happening in a return to status quo.
It is only possible thru revolutionary upheaval. Not happening in a return to status quo.
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It's very funny ppl think Trump, Hegseth, Bovino, individual ICE / federal pigs etc. will ever be held accountable. There'll be no jail time or Nuremberg-style tribunals as long as the system remains intact.
It is only possible thru revolutionary upheaval. Not happening in a return to status quo.
It is only possible thru revolutionary upheaval. Not happening in a return to status quo.
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The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine
Daniel “Des” Sanchez is facing charges & accused of transporting a box that contained “Antifa materials.” This is an escalation of a familiar tactic a la #StopCopCity. As we said then & are saying now - this is coming for all of us.
Daniel “Des” Sanchez is facing charges & accused of transporting a box that contained “Antifa materials.” This is an escalation of a familiar tactic a la #StopCopCity. As we said then & are saying now - this is coming for all of us.
The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine
Daniel Sanchez is facing federal charges for what free speech advocates say is a clear attack on the First Amendment.
theintercept.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine
Daniel “Des” Sanchez is facing charges & accused of transporting a box that contained “Antifa materials.” This is an escalation of a familiar tactic a la #StopCopCity. As we said then & are saying now - this is coming for all of us.
Daniel “Des” Sanchez is facing charges & accused of transporting a box that contained “Antifa materials.” This is an escalation of a familiar tactic a la #StopCopCity. As we said then & are saying now - this is coming for all of us.
Basing whether young people are protesting on No Kings protest attendees is flawed logic. Also completely ignores this whole year in LA.
In February, we saw high school students organize themselves for city wide walkouts. In June, our streets were full of young ppl. None of this mentioned in piece.
In February, we saw high school students organize themselves for city wide walkouts. In June, our streets were full of young ppl. None of this mentioned in piece.
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Basing whether young people are protesting on No Kings protest attendees is flawed logic. Also completely ignores this whole year in LA.
In February, we saw high school students organize themselves for city wide walkouts. In June, our streets were full of young ppl. None of this mentioned in piece.
In February, we saw high school students organize themselves for city wide walkouts. In June, our streets were full of young ppl. None of this mentioned in piece.
Reposted by Ricci Sergienko, Esq.
this is not a drag of the writer of this particular piece, which is largely sympathetic, but this line of argument makes me nuts
young people are involved in protest and organizing at several levers of power—but they're not able to show up to photo op street rallies at the same rates as retirees
young people are involved in protest and organizing at several levers of power—but they're not able to show up to photo op street rallies at the same rates as retirees
My @nytimes.com op-ed: The Boomers Are Protesting Trump. Where Is Gen Z? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o... (gift link)
The key point: "The absence of young people from conventional protests is both a problem and a warning."
The key point: "The absence of young people from conventional protests is both a problem and a warning."
Opinion | The Boomers Are Protesting Trump. Where Is Gen Z?
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
this is not a drag of the writer of this particular piece, which is largely sympathetic, but this line of argument makes me nuts
young people are involved in protest and organizing at several levers of power—but they're not able to show up to photo op street rallies at the same rates as retirees
young people are involved in protest and organizing at several levers of power—but they're not able to show up to photo op street rallies at the same rates as retirees
Free him
According to his lawyers, Carlos Jimenez had attempted to warn agents of the presence of school children at a nearby bus stop in his community when he was shot by federal agents.
The latest update: lataco.com/ontario-man-...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
The latest update: lataco.com/ontario-man-...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Free him
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Seems like they had a source in the chat & not that they’re able to hack into signal or get the records via warrant. Important distinction for organizers & guardian article should’ve made it more clear.
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
WHOA. The FBI was/is spying on a Signal chat for a New York immigration court watch group, claiming they were “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Seems like they had a source in the chat & not that they’re able to hack into signal or get the records via warrant. Important distinction for organizers & guardian article should’ve made it more clear.
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
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STFU FRIDAY MANTRA
Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec.
Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec.
Seems like they had a source in the chat & not that they’re able to hack into signal or get the records via warrant. Important distinction for organizers & guardian article should’ve made it more clear.
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
WHOA. The FBI was/is spying on a Signal chat for a New York immigration court watch group, claiming they were “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
STFU FRIDAY MANTRA
Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec.
Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec.
Just a reminder that this is not new. Yes, scary & authoritarian but this has been regular government practice for decades. They have a mole in these chats / groups. No indication of covert digital surveillance here. This is COINTELPRO, post 9/11 counterterrorism, Ferguson & 2020 counterinsurgency
NEW: The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of NY immigrants' rights volunteers organizing court watch+ labeled activists “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Joint FBI/NYPD report shows law enforcement accessed private planning convo of ppl monitoring ICE
Docs obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org
Joint FBI/NYPD report shows law enforcement accessed private planning convo of ppl monitoring ICE
Docs obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Just a reminder that this is not new. Yes, scary & authoritarian but this has been regular government practice for decades. They have a mole in these chats / groups. No indication of covert digital surveillance here. This is COINTELPRO, post 9/11 counterterrorism, Ferguson & 2020 counterinsurgency
Reposted by Ricci Sergienko, Esq.
NEW: The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of NY immigrants' rights volunteers organizing court watch+ labeled activists “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Joint FBI/NYPD report shows law enforcement accessed private planning convo of ppl monitoring ICE
Docs obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org
Joint FBI/NYPD report shows law enforcement accessed private planning convo of ppl monitoring ICE
Docs obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
NEW: The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of NY immigrants' rights volunteers organizing court watch+ labeled activists “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Joint FBI/NYPD report shows law enforcement accessed private planning convo of ppl monitoring ICE
Docs obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org
Joint FBI/NYPD report shows law enforcement accessed private planning convo of ppl monitoring ICE
Docs obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org
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semantics arguing about whether Trump can designate a “domestic group” as “terrorists”
When Joe Biden got elected, he issued a new initiative that would declare environmental activists, anti-fascists, etc as “domestic violent extremists.”
Symbols such as “ACAB” as used to “ID extremists”
When Joe Biden got elected, he issued a new initiative that would declare environmental activists, anti-fascists, etc as “domestic violent extremists.”
Symbols such as “ACAB” as used to “ID extremists”
September 18, 2025 at 4:52 AM
semantics arguing about whether Trump can designate a “domestic group” as “terrorists”
When Joe Biden got elected, he issued a new initiative that would declare environmental activists, anti-fascists, etc as “domestic violent extremists.”
Symbols such as “ACAB” as used to “ID extremists”
When Joe Biden got elected, he issued a new initiative that would declare environmental activists, anti-fascists, etc as “domestic violent extremists.”
Symbols such as “ACAB” as used to “ID extremists”
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Did the FBI label the Black Panther Party as a “domestic terrorist org” before unleashing COINTELPRO? (hint: no, they were labeled as extremists & and a threat to the internal security of the nation)
What do you think the feds counterterrorism units are currently up to?
What do you think the feds counterterrorism units are currently up to?
semantics arguing about whether Trump can designate a “domestic group” as “terrorists”
When Joe Biden got elected, he issued a new initiative that would declare environmental activists, anti-fascists, etc as “domestic violent extremists.”
Symbols such as “ACAB” as used to “ID extremists”
When Joe Biden got elected, he issued a new initiative that would declare environmental activists, anti-fascists, etc as “domestic violent extremists.”
Symbols such as “ACAB” as used to “ID extremists”
September 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Did the FBI label the Black Panther Party as a “domestic terrorist org” before unleashing COINTELPRO? (hint: no, they were labeled as extremists & and a threat to the internal security of the nation)
What do you think the feds counterterrorism units are currently up to?
What do you think the feds counterterrorism units are currently up to?
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There’s an underrated element of cybersecurity I like to call “guy with a hammer” which is essentially that however secure a system is it is still possible to get in by threatening admins/ verified users with a hammer (or posing as an activist like this)
Seems like they had a source in the chat & not that they’re able to hack into signal or get the records via warrant. Important distinction for organizers & guardian article should’ve made it more clear.
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
WHOA. The FBI was/is spying on a Signal chat for a New York immigration court watch group, claiming they were “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
There’s an underrated element of cybersecurity I like to call “guy with a hammer” which is essentially that however secure a system is it is still possible to get in by threatening admins/ verified users with a hammer (or posing as an activist like this)
Seems like they had a source in the chat & not that they’re able to hack into signal or get the records via warrant. Important distinction for organizers & guardian article should’ve made it more clear.
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
WHOA. The FBI was/is spying on a Signal chat for a New York immigration court watch group, claiming they were “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Seems like they had a source in the chat & not that they’re able to hack into signal or get the records via warrant. Important distinction for organizers & guardian article should’ve made it more clear.
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
Reposted by Ricci Sergienko, Esq.
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Raids Long Beach Taking Gardeners, Old Men, and A 12-Pack of Beers
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Raids Long Beach Taking Gardeners, Old Men, and A 12-Pack of Beers
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
Free her
A U.S. postal worker on Long Island is accused of trying to help a man escape from ICE custody earlier this month, according to a federal criminal complaint: https://gothamist.visitlink.me/YNagDp
US postal worker charged with breaking man out of ICE custody on Long Island
Police arrested the worker and the man she tried to free.
gothamist.visitlink.me
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Free her
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DAILY MEMO: A Father Was Abducted by Feds. His Teen Son Left School to Finish His Work Route
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November 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
DAILY MEMO: A Father Was Abducted by Feds. His Teen Son Left School to Finish His Work Route
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"A Chinese immigrant was found dead in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, with his hands and feet tied behind him, an attorney has alleged."
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
Man detained by ICE found dead, hanging with hands and feet tied—attorney
The Chinese national died in Pennsylvania in August, but his family's requests for answers from DHS have gone unmet.
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
"A Chinese immigrant was found dead in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, with his hands and feet tied behind him, an attorney has alleged."
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
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Jesus to his disciples:
Idk why a bunch of libs started following me but I’m an anarchist and you will not have a good time here.
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Jesus to his disciples:
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Yesterday, through a flurry of interviews & phone calls, @tinavasquez.bsky.social wrote this excellent report on the immigration raids in cities across North Carolina. She spoke to community members about the devastation & fear, as well as the love & resistance.
prismreports.org/2025/11/19/n...
prismreports.org/2025/11/19/n...
North Carolina immigration raids expected to escalate
As the impacts of the raids quickly ripple outward from Charlotte, North Carolinians are mobilizing to stem enforcement operations in their communities
prismreports.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Yesterday, through a flurry of interviews & phone calls, @tinavasquez.bsky.social wrote this excellent report on the immigration raids in cities across North Carolina. She spoke to community members about the devastation & fear, as well as the love & resistance.
prismreports.org/2025/11/19/n...
prismreports.org/2025/11/19/n...
Reposted by Ricci Sergienko, Esq.
I went home to Southeast L.A. to cover the immigration raids there. And this week I've covered the raids in my adopted home of NC. Nothing--and I mean NOTHING--will give you hope like speaking to immigrant organizers and locals fighting back.
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I went home to Southeast L.A. to cover the immigration raids there. And this week I've covered the raids in my adopted home of NC. Nothing--and I mean NOTHING--will give you hope like speaking to immigrant organizers and locals fighting back.
Reposted by Ricci Sergienko, Esq.
this is so disappointing
When run a campaign that's soft on policing, you are signaling that you are already compromised and will be even weaker on police once elected.
Zohran keeping Tisch shows he will continue the status quo w/ NYPD. Tisch is a zionist who has already instructed NYPD to snitch on pro🇵🇸 students to ICE!
Zohran keeping Tisch shows he will continue the status quo w/ NYPD. Tisch is a zionist who has already instructed NYPD to snitch on pro🇵🇸 students to ICE!
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
this is so disappointing