Sara Libby
@saralibby.bsky.social
Politics editor @sfchronicle, runner, USC Trojan, taco enthusiast
The D.C. shooting comes after months of warnings from Democratic officials that Trump's National Guard deployments would inflame tensions and endanger residents and troops. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
National Guard shooting comes after months of warnings that deployments would inflame tensions
Democrats for months have predicted that people would get hurt as part of President Trump’s federalization of the National Guard, which began in Los Angeles.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The D.C. shooting comes after months of warnings from Democratic officials that Trump's National Guard deployments would inflame tensions and endanger residents and troops. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Three Venezuelan siblings waited years for their asylum hearing. On Friday, the judge hearing their case was fired mid-hearing. Tears flowed throughout the courtroom, and now they're stuck in limbo. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/j...
Tears flowed in S.F. courtroom as immigration judge was fired mid-hearing
The San Francisco judge said the “dismantling” of the immigration court was preceded by “inhumane” workloads and trauma-filled workdays.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Three Venezuelan siblings waited years for their asylum hearing. On Friday, the judge hearing their case was fired mid-hearing. Tears flowed throughout the courtroom, and now they're stuck in limbo. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/j...
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These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
NEWS: Rep. Eric Swalwell is running for governor - and @joegarofoli.bsky.social was backstage at Jimmy Kimmel as it all went down. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Bay Area Rep. Eric Swalwell announces bid for governor on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a longtime nemesis of President Trump, announced Thursday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for governor in 2026, promising to be a “protector and fighter” for...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:24 AM
NEWS: Rep. Eric Swalwell is running for governor - and @joegarofoli.bsky.social was backstage at Jimmy Kimmel as it all went down. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
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SCOOP from @sophiabollag.bsky.social: As part of the FBI's probe of Gov. Gavin Newsom's ex-chief of staff, it intercepted comms from within the governor's office. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
FBI intercepted communications within Gavin Newsom’s office in probe of former aide
The FBI has notified some current and former members of the Newsom administration that agents intercepted their communications as part of its investigation of the governor’s former chief of staff.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
SCOOP from @sophiabollag.bsky.social: As part of the FBI's probe of Gov. Gavin Newsom's ex-chief of staff, it intercepted comms from within the governor's office. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Crypto bros spent millions of dollars in California's Senate race against Katie Porter. Now, as she runs for governor, she's winning some of them over. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...
Crypto bros spent millions attacking Katie Porter. Now she’s winning some over
Katie Porter’s outreach to billionaire Chris Larsen and other figures in the business community could help her campaign survive a critical juncture.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Crypto bros spent millions of dollars in California's Senate race against Katie Porter. Now, as she runs for governor, she's winning some of them over. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...
A federal judge has granted an injunction against the Trump administration blocking it from freezing or revoking grant funding and attempting to extort UCLA. bsky.app/profile/bigc...
New minute entry in UC coalitions v. Trump (UCLA settlement demands): Order
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November 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
A federal judge has granted an injunction against the Trump administration blocking it from freezing or revoking grant funding and attempting to extort UCLA. bsky.app/profile/bigc...
BREAKING: Xavier Becerra confirmed to @sfchronicle.com he is the public official whose campaign funds were allegedly stolen. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Former Gavin Newsom chief of staff federally indicted for stealing from Xavier Becerra
Xavier Becerra is not named in the indictment but confirmed his identity and involvement in the investigation in a statement to the Chronicle.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
BREAKING: Xavier Becerra confirmed to @sfchronicle.com he is the public official whose campaign funds were allegedly stolen. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
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Judge rules that police images taken by Flock’s AI license plate-scanning cameras are public records that can be requested as part of normal public records requests
Judge Rules Flock Surveillance Images Are Public Records That Can Be Requested By Anyone
A Washington judge said images taken by Flock cameras are "not exempt from disclosure" in public record requests.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Judge rules that police images taken by Flock’s AI license plate-scanning cameras are public records that can be requested as part of normal public records requests
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NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence was misleading.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
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Nothing like a proposal for a modest amount of lower-income housing nearby to find out who your neighbors are.
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Nothing like a proposal for a modest amount of lower-income housing nearby to find out who your neighbors are.
NEWS: Nancy Pelosi is retiring after 20 terms in Congress. “There has been no greater honor for me than to stand on the House floor and say, ‘I speak for the people of San Francisco,'” Pelosi said. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Nancy Pelosi will retire after historic 20-term career in Congress
Her departure, along with the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein in late 2023, marks the end of a historic chapter for female political leadership in California.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEWS: Nancy Pelosi is retiring after 20 terms in Congress. “There has been no greater honor for me than to stand on the House floor and say, ‘I speak for the people of San Francisco,'” Pelosi said. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
BREAKING: Alex Padilla tells reporters in DC he will not run for governor of California in 2026. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Alex Padilla will not run for California governor
Alex Padilla, the first Latino to represent California in the U.S. Senate, will not run for governor in 2026, he said Tuesday.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
BREAKING: Alex Padilla tells reporters in DC he will not run for governor of California in 2026. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
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Prop 50 is widely expected to win Tuesday, but there will still be plenty to watch for in the hours, days and weeks following California’s special election.
Prop 50: The most important things to watch in California’s special election
Prop 50 is widely expected to win Tuesday, but there will still be plenty to watch for in the hours, days and weeks following California’s special election.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Prop 50 is widely expected to win Tuesday, but there will still be plenty to watch for in the hours, days and weeks following California’s special election.
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NEW: Trump’s chief immigration enforcer honed his controversial tactics in California -- w/ @saralibby.bsky.social www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Trump’s chief immigration enforcer honed his controversial tactics in California
Gregory Bovino’s efforts have landed him at the center of multiple lawsuits accusing him and his officers of excessive force and violating the rights of residents in Illinois, Oregon and...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
NEW: Trump’s chief immigration enforcer honed his controversial tactics in California -- w/ @saralibby.bsky.social www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
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One of the more surprising and welcome developments has been watching an ecumenical Voltron assemble against ICE.
Big year for photos of clergy enduring pain while protesting ICE.
· Rev. David Black, Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
· Rev. Jorge Bautista, SF Chron: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
· Rev. Hannah Kardon, Chicago Protest Photography: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
· Rev. David Black, Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
· Rev. Jorge Bautista, SF Chron: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
· Rev. Hannah Kardon, Chicago Protest Photography: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
October 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
One of the more surprising and welcome developments has been watching an ecumenical Voltron assemble against ICE.
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Once more with feeling: "It matters when the government lies, because a democratic government that destroys the presumption that it's accountable for its actions will soon either stop being democratic or stop being a government." reason.com/2025/10/22/h...
Homeland Security won't stop lying about who immigration enforcers are arresting
In case after case, Homeland Security's Public Affairs Office releases incorrect information about arrests carried out by federal immigration officers.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Once more with feeling: "It matters when the government lies, because a democratic government that destroys the presumption that it's accountable for its actions will soon either stop being democratic or stop being a government." reason.com/2025/10/22/h...
For everyone billing Scott Wiener's congressional bid as a challenge to Nancy Pelosi ... she has repeatedly refused to say whether she is running . I don't think this is the race everyone is making it out to be (at least not yet!) www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...
Scott Wiener is running for Congress. Nancy Pelosi won’t say whether she’ll be his opponent
Wiener, a state lawmaker who has championed efforts to build housing and LGBTQ rights, had previously said he would run only once Rep. Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
For everyone billing Scott Wiener's congressional bid as a challenge to Nancy Pelosi ... she has repeatedly refused to say whether she is running . I don't think this is the race everyone is making it out to be (at least not yet!) www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...
USC rejects Trump demands. www.latimes.com/california/s...
USC rejects Trump education compact aimed at shifting the university to the right
USC interim President Beong-Soo Kim said in a statement that he had sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education turning down the Trump offer.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
USC rejects Trump demands. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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BREAKING from PP
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
BREAKING from PP
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
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“The Defense Department has confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America,” the Pentagon Press Association said
October 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“The Defense Department has confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America,” the Pentagon Press Association said
BREAKING: U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the Trump admin's firings of federal workers is illegal, and has halted the dismissals. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
S.F. judge blocks Trump mass firings amid government shutdown
A federal judge ordered a halt Wednesday to the Trump administration’s mass firings of federal workers during the government shutdown, saying the dismissals are illegal.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
BREAKING: U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the Trump admin's firings of federal workers is illegal, and has halted the dismissals. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
NEW: Court filings lay out the chaos and errors of the government's rush to fire workers amid the shutdown. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
New filings detail chaos of mass federal employee firings amid shutdown
Hundreds of federal employees’ jobs have been cut during the government shutdown — though many of those affected may have no idea — according to documents filed in federal court in San...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
NEW: Court filings lay out the chaos and errors of the government's rush to fire workers amid the shutdown. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Honestly shocked that the New York Times let him say this without pushing back that this is illegal. They cannot be cops. A federal judge ruled that they *were* used as cops in Los Angeles -- illegally!
October 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Honestly shocked that the New York Times let him say this without pushing back that this is illegal. They cannot be cops. A federal judge ruled that they *were* used as cops in Los Angeles -- illegally!