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Jan Szcz @areyoupolishorwhat.bsky.social · 20m

Content Warning: disturbing footage of kidnapping.

I struggle to post this, because I don't want to continue traumatizing people who have seen this so many times. I also decide in the end to share it because this is real. It is awful. And it is happening to real people.

Do what you can to resist.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1h

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Jan Szcz @areyoupolishorwhat.bsky.social · 5d

Activity at Central Park Ave and Armitage Ave as of 12:30pm. Also spotted at Humboldt Health ER.

Jan Szcz @areyoupolishorwhat.bsky.social · 5d

ICE activity in Logan Square moments ago, tell your friends and neighbors. #logansquare #Chicago #fuckICE

www.reddit.com/r/LoganSquar...

From the LoganSquare community on Reddit: ICE incident at Rico Fresh

Explore this post and more from the LoganSquare community

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11d

“WE MAKE, THEY TAKE”

From @moreperfectunion.bsky.social — 50 billboards across 8 states are driving home the message that working Americans (teachers, nurses, etc) keep 🇺🇸 running, but billionaires keep taking more & more.

Share if you agree.

More: perfectunion.us/wemaketheyta...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11d

“WE MAKE, THEY TAKE”

From @moreperfectunion.bsky.social — 50 billboards across 8 states are driving home the message that working Americans (teachers, nurses, etc) keep 🇺🇸 running, but billionaires keep taking more & more.

Share if you agree.

More: perfectunion.us/wemaketheyta...

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 28d

No National Guard in Chicago after all? Trump appears to be backing off his plan to send National Guard troops to the city. blockclubchi.co/4no4dvt

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WBEZ @wbez.org · Sep 6

Sundays on State is a prime example of Chicago neighborhoods becoming more inclined to street closures over the years to jump-start economic development. More than 90% of street activations will be operated by underrepresented businesses.

As Sundays on State returns, businesses say street festivals are a welcome boost

The free event is a prime example of Chicago neighborhoods becoming more inclined to street closures over the years to jump-start economic development.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Sep 6

The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.

This is not a joke. This is not normal.

Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.

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Stacy May @stacymay.bsky.social · Sep 1

Ooo thats jolly good Ginger!! Hes on TikTok and such a great guy!

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Juliana Stratton @julianastratton.bsky.social · Sep 5

Chicago speaks for itself.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · Sep 6

The parking lot at the Broadview ICE facility is packed this morning—most vehicles we've seen here so far.

Two masked men exit the door inside, appear to be checking out the fleet of vehicles.

Small gaggle of press outside. No reports yet of any detainees arriving or leaving.

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Megan Piontkowski illustration @meganpiont.bsky.social · Aug 25

New "How to Report ICE" zines up today for free printable download!

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Chicago
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Massachusetts
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NYC
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Please share!
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Hand holding small black and white hand lettered zine titled "How to Report ICE and Help Keep Our Neighbors Safe"

hand holding open zine. Pages read: "S Size of group, A Actions/Activity, L Location, U Uniforms/Clothes, T Time/Date, E Equipment

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · Sep 3

🆒🆒

Ice obtains access to Israeli-made spyware that can hack phones and encrypted apps

Trump administration contract with Paragon Solutions gives immigration agency access to one of the most powerful stealth cyberweapons

www.theguardian.com

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Jan Szcz @areyoupolishorwhat.bsky.social · Sep 3

“Opened up” not “shut down”

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jun 29

Reminder: They’re afraid of Zohran because he’s better at this than they are. He is putting the people first, and it reminds them of their own failings.

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50501 Chicago @50501chicago.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today we celebrate the liberation of enslaved Black people.
We revere the courage, strength & resilience of Black Americans & their significant legacy.
As we commemorate the broken chains of 160 years ago, we face ongoing oppression. Today is a reminder that we must continue the fight for freedom!

image of a black fist on a background of yellow, red, and green fireworks. Text reads, "Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day June 19, 1865"

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jun 19

🔥 WATCH: “I came here to return this award to the @cityofsantaana & the mayor… This isn’t political. It’s principle."

Local Rapper @jaytaj condemns Mayor Valerie Amezcua’s response to anti-ICE protests and excessive use of force by police

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Pilsen Community Books @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social · Jun 20

Learn how to identify ICE, document ICE activity, and support one another at the next Migra Watch Training organized by Pilsen PUÑO! July 1st, 7-9 pm, Pilsen Community Books. Register here: bit.ly/migrawatchtraining

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · Jun 17

Rep. Jackson and I were just denied entry to the South Loop ICE facility in Chicago.

We went to ask questions and perform congressional oversight of potential illegal ICE activities as Donald Trump's administration targets immigrant communities.

More to come.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jun 17

JUST NOW — NEW YORK MAYORAL CANDIDATE BRAD LANDER ARRESTED BY ICE: “You don’t have the authority to arrest US citizens asking to see a judicial warrant”

Gwynne Hogan @gwynnefitz.bsky.social · Jun 17

Here's a longer video of Brad Lander's detention just now inside 26 Federal Plaza as he tried to walk a man out of immigration court, by masked federal agents.

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Gwynne Hogan @gwynnefitz.bsky.social · Jun 17

Here's a longer video of Brad Lander's detention just now inside 26 Federal Plaza as he tried to walk a man out of immigration court, by masked federal agents.

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Jan Szcz @areyoupolishorwhat.bsky.social · Jun 14

Don’t give up preemptively.

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PhoenixRisin @phoenix5.bsky.social · Jun 14

🚫👑Day

PSA: National Lawyers Guild

"Shut the F@CK Up!"

NLG Know Your Rights reminder: Shut the f*** up!

YouTube video by National Lawyers Guild, Detroit & MI

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Feb 20

Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.

Democracy requires your courage.

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