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Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · 14d

Even in the face of the SCOTUS decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor—the latest attempt to undermine the humanity of LGBTQ+ families—parents, students, & school leaders should know that California’s robust inclusive education & anti-discrimination laws remain strong. www.aclusocal.org/en/news/cali...

California Law Has Not Changed: Inclusive Education is Here to Stay

With the new school year in full swing, protecting every student’s right to be themself and have the freedom to learn remains more critical than ever.

www.aclusocal.org

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CNN @cnn.com · 23d

JUST IN: An independent United Nations inquiry has concluded for the first time that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and that the country’s top leaders have incited genocide, in what it described as “the “most authoritative UN finding to date.” https://cnn.it/3VjaHzS

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Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · Aug 28

…and I’m launching studies on the potential contribution of [all] of the conservatives and [all] of the other Republicans that might be contributing to me needing SSRI drugs in the first place. 🙃

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 28

RFK Jr on the mass shooting in Minnesota: "We're launching studies on the potential contribution of some of the SSRI drugs and some of the other psychiatric drugs that might be contributing to violence."

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · Aug 6

This morning, Border Patrol agents hiding in Penske rental trucks raided a Home Depot in Los Angeles to grab day laborers standing around, which the Border Patrol's current CA lead Gregory Bovino called "Operation Trojan Horse."

Raises very serious questions about violation of the court order.

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Breaking: DHS arrives in Penske trucks at a Home Depot in McArthur Park area of LA for early morning immigration enforcement. The area was filled with migrants who scattered. DHS says MS 13 has a chokehold on this area, which is one reason they’re carrying out the highly. Underneath is a screenshot of an 8 second video showing agents lifting the door of a rental truck from the inside as they get ready to jump and out and grab people.

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Lulu @lulu.sheshed.rocks · Aug 6

Hiding in Penske trucks at a Home Depot and calling it “Operation Trojan Horse”…

I just. I mean. The longer we allow the GOP to kidnap brown people and put them in concentration camps, the more complicit we become.

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Breaking: DHS arrives in Penske trucks at a Home Depot in McArthur Park area of LA for early morning immigration enforcement. The area was filled with migrants who scattered.
DHS says MS 13 has a chokehold on this area, which is one reason they're carrying out the highly

With a picture of ICE in a truck.

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A. Goad (she/her or ze/zir) @agoadesq.bsky.social · Aug 6

Mahmoud v. Taylor was an awful SCOTUS decision, an attack on the humanity of 🌈 families and on some of the basic premises of public education in a pluralistic society. But it’s not the end of the world or of inclusive education...

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Jul 12

BREAKING: A federal court blocked DHS from racial profiling and denying immigrants access to counsel when arrested.

No matter your status, skin color or the language your speak, we all are guaranteed constitutional rights from unlawful stops.

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Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · Jul 5

How Los Angeles Police Officers Broke Protocols and Injured Protesters www.nytimes.com/video/world/... #lapd #dtla #iceprotests

Video: How Los Angeles Police Officers Broke Protocols and Injured Protesters

A Times analysis of videos and interviews with police, protesters and legal experts found that officers misused 40-mm sponge rounds at immigration-raid protests.

www.nytimes.com

Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · Jun 24

“It is ironic that our leaders from the White House to City Hall are calling for law and order, while their officers wreak havoc through excessive and unlawful force.” 🔥🔥🔥

ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Jun 24

"It is heartbreaking to see so much suffering in our community, caused by those who have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution. Yet, among the pain, I also see hope." — ACLU SoCal Chief Legal and Advocacy Officer Victor Leung

Here in Los Angeles, Immigrants Are Leading the Fight

In the streets, in our legislatures, and in the courts, political leaders are calling for law and order, ignoring the fact that it is their officers wreaking havoc.

www.thenation.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · Jun 20

BREAKING: A federal court has ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student detained as punishment for his advocacy for Palestinian human rights.

Mahmoud spent over 3 months in ICE detention, during which time he missed the birth of his first child and his own graduation.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · Jun 20

Are the Dodgers being honest? 🤔

~ @eltragon.bsky.social

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Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · Jun 19

First Amendment Coalition @facoalition.bsky.social · Jun 16

Today @lapressclub.bsky.social @statuscoupnews.bsky.social
sued LAPD for use of force against reporters. "With today’s lawsuit, [LAPC] is fighting for the rights of all of its nearly 1,000 members to report the news without risking their health and safety,” said @adamrose.bsky.social

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Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · Jun 18

That’s a question for @mayor.lacity.gov.

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First Amendment Coalition @facoalition.bsky.social · Jun 16

Today @lapressclub.bsky.social @statuscoupnews.bsky.social
sued LAPD for use of force against reporters. "With today’s lawsuit, [LAPC] is fighting for the rights of all of its nearly 1,000 members to report the news without risking their health and safety,” said @adamrose.bsky.social

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Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · Jun 18

Incredibly important read. This is exactly what LAPD did to me and two other legal observers standing on a quiet street corner this past weekend—except with rubber bullets, not pepperballs, and aimed at our heads, not our feet.

…oh, and the officer waved tauntingly right before shooting at us.

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ACLU @aclu.org · Jun 18

BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth can remain in effect.

This is devastating for trans people and our families but doesn’t end our work against President Trump’s attacks on trans people and our health care.

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ACLU @aclu.org · Jun 17

BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds.

While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.

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@DrKBrandi (Kristyn Brandi, she/ella) @drkbrandi.bsky.social · Jun 16

Medication abortion is:

💊 Safe

💊Effective

💊Necessary care

That’s why we’re defending #MifeInAll50 to keep it within reach in ALL 50 states for everyone who needs it!

Check it out: mifeinall50.org

Mife in All 50 — 50 States, One Standard.FacebookTwitter

“Mife” (pronounced “MIFF-ee”) is mifepristone, a safe, FDA-approved abortion pill used for over 25 years. Science says it’s safe. Healthcare providers say it’s essential. Anti-abortion politicians? Th...

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ACLU @aclu.org · Jun 13

On his first Father’s Day, Mahmoud Khalil will sit in a detention center 1,500 miles away from his wife and newborn son, as punishment for speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · Apr 25

This turbulent week has shown that the administration has lost the trust of the entire autism community. HHS’ walk-back is a success for our advocacy; it shows that our community has power, and that it is vital to speak up when potential threats emerge.

autisticadvocacy.org/2025/04/hhs-...

HHS Walks Back “Autism Registry” Plans - Autistic Self Advocacy Network

On Monday, April 21st, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to collect federal and private health data for upcoming autism studies. National Institutes of Health (NIH)…

autisticadvocacy.org

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Keith Edwards @keithedwards.bsky.social · Apr 12

BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.

Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.

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StrictlyChristo 🦋🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · Apr 13

AOC: “36,000 people. Biggest rally Bernie or I have ever done. Thank you, LA!”

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Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · Apr 13

#FightingOligarchy

Bernie and AOC waving on the Jumbotron at the rally.

Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · Apr 13

An icon, a legend, and the moment… 👑 #FightingOligarchy

On the Jumbotron at the rally, a person sits in the stands behind Bernie Sanders. That person’s shirt reads: “EAT THE RICH.” The Bluesky user posting this photo added a crown emoji to the top of that person’s head.

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Christine Parker @christinexparker.bsky.social · Apr 12

36,000 Angelenos out for @sanders.senate.gov & @aoc.bsky.social’s #FightingOligarchy tour! (But no closed captioning or ASL interp—disability accessibility matters!!!)

A crowd of 36,000 people watching Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speak live and on a large screen.

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