Sam Wang
@samwang.bsky.social
Neurosciencer, democracy reform studier, plotter of data by hand as first step. At Princeton too. Long-form essays at samwang.substack.com.
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Most federal agency funding, including ICE, expires Jan 30 bc the current continuing resolution expires then. Dems & all-non-fascists should use this leverage to specifically refuse to fund ICE and all DHS programs since Trump admin refuses to follow our laws and regulations. No compromises. Call!!
January 8, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Most federal agency funding, including ICE, expires Jan 30 bc the current continuing resolution expires then. Dems & all-non-fascists should use this leverage to specifically refuse to fund ICE and all DHS programs since Trump admin refuses to follow our laws and regulations. No compromises. Call!!
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Excellent, clarifying piece on the (real) legal pathway that Minnesota has to prosecute the ICE agent who shot and killed a woman today.
No, federal agents do not have absolute immunity from start charges, no matter what the Trump administration claims.
No, federal agents do not have absolute immunity from start charges, no matter what the Trump administration claims.
Wrote a piece for @slate.com explaining that states have a long history of prosecuting federal officers when they allegedly use excessive force. Federal officers are only immune from such prosecutions when they act reasonably in carrying out lawful duties.
Minnesota Could Prosecute the ICE Shooter. Trump Can’t Pardon Him.
Shortly after an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, city leaders began looking into whether the officer had violated state criminal law.
slate.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Excellent, clarifying piece on the (real) legal pathway that Minnesota has to prosecute the ICE agent who shot and killed a woman today.
No, federal agents do not have absolute immunity from start charges, no matter what the Trump administration claims.
No, federal agents do not have absolute immunity from start charges, no matter what the Trump administration claims.
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Check in on these numbers again in a few days:
YouGov: ICE favorability 39% today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
YG: 60% say ICE uses 2 much force today.yougov.com/politics/art...
Data 4 progress: 66% oppose ICE "roughing" protestors.(Imagine support for fatal violence against citizens is much lower)
YouGov: ICE favorability 39% today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
YG: 60% say ICE uses 2 much force today.yougov.com/politics/art...
Data 4 progress: 66% oppose ICE "roughing" protestors.(Imagine support for fatal violence against citizens is much lower)
January 8, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Check in on these numbers again in a few days:
YouGov: ICE favorability 39% today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
YG: 60% say ICE uses 2 much force today.yougov.com/politics/art...
Data 4 progress: 66% oppose ICE "roughing" protestors.(Imagine support for fatal violence against citizens is much lower)
YouGov: ICE favorability 39% today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
YG: 60% say ICE uses 2 much force today.yougov.com/politics/art...
Data 4 progress: 66% oppose ICE "roughing" protestors.(Imagine support for fatal violence against citizens is much lower)
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Might be good to push other institutions to shut down and give people time off. If it’s widespread enough it functions as a strike.
No school in Minneapolis tomorrow and Friday. Just got this email.
January 8, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Might be good to push other institutions to shut down and give people time off. If it’s widespread enough it functions as a strike.
If the funding mechanism for the Border Patrol also expires on January 30, then by all means please reply with that information!
January 8, 2026 at 4:17 AM
If the funding mechanism for the Border Patrol also expires on January 30, then by all means please reply with that information!
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I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
robinkelly.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
ICE funding expires January 30. Call Congress to say whether you think it should be continued. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.
January 8, 2026 at 4:09 AM
ICE funding expires January 30. Call Congress to say whether you think it should be continued. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.
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There's honestly been some pretty good news coverage tonight on TV regarding today's events. It's not a coincidence.
Like half a dozen prominent Democrats finally came out this afternoon and said ICE is terrorist trash led by a secretary who should be impeached and it flipped the whole narrative.
Like half a dozen prominent Democrats finally came out this afternoon and said ICE is terrorist trash led by a secretary who should be impeached and it flipped the whole narrative.
January 8, 2026 at 3:42 AM
There's honestly been some pretty good news coverage tonight on TV regarding today's events. It's not a coincidence.
Like half a dozen prominent Democrats finally came out this afternoon and said ICE is terrorist trash led by a secretary who should be impeached and it flipped the whole narrative.
Like half a dozen prominent Democrats finally came out this afternoon and said ICE is terrorist trash led by a secretary who should be impeached and it flipped the whole narrative.
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I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
ICE funding expired January 30 call Congress to say whether you think it should be continued. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.
January 7, 2026 at 11:24 PM
ICE funding expired January 30 call Congress to say whether you think it should be continued. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.
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ICE is responsible for the *only* shooting and homicide in Minneapolis so far in 2026.
January 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
ICE is responsible for the *only* shooting and homicide in Minneapolis so far in 2026.
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"Meanwhile, witnesses said a doctor was at the scene and tried to help the woman who had been shot, but the ICE agents refused to let the doctor in to help. Up to 15 minutes later, an ambulance arrived but was blocked by ICE vehicles that had occupied the street."
www.fox9.com/news/minneap...
www.fox9.com/news/minneap...
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Eyewitness accounts contradict ICE statement
A woman was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis Wednesday morning, but witness accounts contradict what federal officials say happened. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls the claim the shoot...
www.fox9.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:49 PM
"Meanwhile, witnesses said a doctor was at the scene and tried to help the woman who had been shot, but the ICE agents refused to let the doctor in to help. Up to 15 minutes later, an ambulance arrived but was blocked by ICE vehicles that had occupied the street."
www.fox9.com/news/minneap...
www.fox9.com/news/minneap...
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Democrats need to understand that they can just say “It’s insane to threaten Greenland” and “I don’t think ICE should murder Americans in the street” and you don’t need to pretend to link it to the affordability crisis.
Say bad things are bad.
Say bad things are bad.
January 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Democrats need to understand that they can just say “It’s insane to threaten Greenland” and “I don’t think ICE should murder Americans in the street” and you don’t need to pretend to link it to the affordability crisis.
Say bad things are bad.
Say bad things are bad.
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I am a lawyer and yes, they should be doing that.
I'm no lawyer, but I think it would absolutely be appropriate, and desirable, for blue cities to direct their police to arrest any federal agent who breaks the law in any significant way on local turf. Cities cannot let these thugs terrorize and kill people.
January 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I am a lawyer and yes, they should be doing that.
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Now, justice on the doers!
January 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Now, justice on the doers!
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Here's the ICE agent "defending himself" by shooting into the driver's side window of a car that's pulling *away* from him.
Put this photo on the front page of every newspaper in America.
Put this photo on the front page of every newspaper in America.
January 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Here's the ICE agent "defending himself" by shooting into the driver's side window of a car that's pulling *away* from him.
Put this photo on the front page of every newspaper in America.
Put this photo on the front page of every newspaper in America.
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Today ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
Horrific.
Trump's reckless mass deportation policies are terrorizing American cities and endangering everyone -- immigrants and U.S. Citizens alike.
The chaos and terror must end.
Horrific.
Trump's reckless mass deportation policies are terrorizing American cities and endangering everyone -- immigrants and U.S. Citizens alike.
The chaos and terror must end.
January 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Today ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
Horrific.
Trump's reckless mass deportation policies are terrorizing American cities and endangering everyone -- immigrants and U.S. Citizens alike.
The chaos and terror must end.
Horrific.
Trump's reckless mass deportation policies are terrorizing American cities and endangering everyone -- immigrants and U.S. Citizens alike.
The chaos and terror must end.
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"I urge any who are involved in the administration of the current immigration enforcement regime at any level to seek the counsel of their clergy, given my urgent pastoral concern for the moral and spiritual injury that their participation is causing them." - Bp. Rob Price of Dallas, 1/1/2026
January 7, 2026 at 8:09 PM
"I urge any who are involved in the administration of the current immigration enforcement regime at any level to seek the counsel of their clergy, given my urgent pastoral concern for the moral and spiritual injury that their participation is causing them." - Bp. Rob Price of Dallas, 1/1/2026
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surrounding them after they just killed somebody and shouting “you can’t kill us all, nazis” is legitimate “ready to run through a wall” inspirational
January 7, 2026 at 6:31 PM
surrounding them after they just killed somebody and shouting “you can’t kill us all, nazis” is legitimate “ready to run through a wall” inspirational
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When I called, the nice man signed off with "don't give up." You can call, too!
Hey, New Yorkers. I called @newyorkstateag.bsky.social and asked her to prosecute X and put them out of business for facilitating the manufacture and distribution of CSAM and non-consensual pornography. A very nice person actually answered the phone! Please call if you feel similarly! (518) 776-2000
January 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
When I called, the nice man signed off with "don't give up." You can call, too!
Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.
January 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.
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The worst part of fascism is how your lifeworld gets smaller. How to deal with cops. Know your rights. Here is where they are coming next. Avoid these streets. These institutions have caved and can no longer be trusted. Friendship is conditional. The world no longer has room for plans and dreams
March 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM
The worst part of fascism is how your lifeworld gets smaller. How to deal with cops. Know your rights. Here is where they are coming next. Avoid these streets. These institutions have caved and can no longer be trusted. Friendship is conditional. The world no longer has room for plans and dreams
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Everyone should be submitting this to Apple and Google.
January 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Everyone should be submitting this to Apple and Google.