Isabella Cheng
@isabelladcheng.bsky.social
Former digital executive producer. Reporter, environmentalist & dog mum. Views are my own.
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I spoke to an attorney and an advocate on what to do if your loved one is taken, detained or deported by #ICE
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Loved one is detained by ICE? Here’s how to find them
The process of becoming a naturalized citizen is challenging, lengthy, emotionally draining, and expensive. Immigrants must dedicate time to study for the citizenship test, travel long distances to…
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July 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I spoke to an attorney and an advocate on what to do if your loved one is taken, detained or deported by #ICE
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The “visa integrity fee” applies to all visitors who need nonimmigrant visas, which includes tourists, business travelers and international students. 👀
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Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' — what to know
Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new "visa integrity fee" to visit, but questions remain as to how and when it will be implemented. Here's what we know so far.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The “visa integrity fee” applies to all visitors who need nonimmigrant visas, which includes tourists, business travelers and international students. 👀
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KPop Demon Hunters “Free” Covered By JUNHEE x AleXa
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July 18, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Photos from Shreveport #GoodTrouble peaceful protest
July 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Photos from Shreveport #GoodTrouble peaceful protest
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A Chicago father who has lived in the U.S. for about 30 years and has no criminal record has become a prime example of those facing warrantless arrests by ICE, as the Trump administration seeks to increase deportation numbers, according to immigration advocates.
Immigrant father in the U.S. for 30 years is challenging warrantless ICE arrests
Attorneys say Abel Orozco's arrest violates a legal mandate requiring probable cause in order to arrest an immigrant without first obtaining a warrant.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A Chicago father who has lived in the U.S. for about 30 years and has no criminal record has become a prime example of those facing warrantless arrests by ICE, as the Trump administration seeks to increase deportation numbers, according to immigration advocates.
The organization who brought #NOKINGS to Shreveport are bringing #GOODTROUBLE to the courthouse tonight. www.ktalnews.com/news/local-n...
July 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The organization who brought #NOKINGS to Shreveport are bringing #GOODTROUBLE to the courthouse tonight. www.ktalnews.com/news/local-n...
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An LAPD helicopter claimed to have ID'ed protesters from above and threatened to "come to your house."
The threat was greeted with extreme concern by civil liberties and digital privacy groups. It suggests the LAPD could be using facial recognition to identify and retaliate against protesters.
The threat was greeted with extreme concern by civil liberties and digital privacy groups. It suggests the LAPD could be using facial recognition to identify and retaliate against protesters.
An LAPD helicopter claimed to have ID'ed protesters from above and threatened to "come to your house"
The practice, an expert warns, could lead to "reprisals and retribution by the police for your politics.”
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June 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
An LAPD helicopter claimed to have ID'ed protesters from above and threatened to "come to your house."
The threat was greeted with extreme concern by civil liberties and digital privacy groups. It suggests the LAPD could be using facial recognition to identify and retaliate against protesters.
The threat was greeted with extreme concern by civil liberties and digital privacy groups. It suggests the LAPD could be using facial recognition to identify and retaliate against protesters.
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NEW: Free speech & good gov't advocates are concerned Louisiana officials could use a proposed law, which awaits the governor's review, to silence critics, punish journalists & keep unfavorable info out of the public’s hands. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/06/10/s...
Sharing an elected Louisiana leader’s personal info could soon result in fines, jail time • Louisiana Illuminator
A legislative proposal originally intended to provide an additional layer of security to judges and prosecutors who deal with violent criminals has been altered to shield a broad range of personal inf...
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June 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
NEW: Free speech & good gov't advocates are concerned Louisiana officials could use a proposed law, which awaits the governor's review, to silence critics, punish journalists & keep unfavorable info out of the public’s hands. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/06/10/s...
"L.A. police arrested 197 people today, including 67 who went onto the 101 Freeway downtown, Police Chief Jim McDonnell said."
Stay safe, L.A. people 🫂
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Stay safe, L.A. people 🫂
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Live updates: California Gov. Newsom to give 'major address' about Trump; New Jersey voters pick nominees for governor's race
Live updates and the latest news as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies on the Hill and primary day arrives in the New Jersey governor's race.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
"L.A. police arrested 197 people today, including 67 who went onto the 101 Freeway downtown, Police Chief Jim McDonnell said."
Stay safe, L.A. people 🫂
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Stay safe, L.A. people 🫂
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A Louisiana House bill to criminalize those who intentionally expose others to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without their consent has moved forward and is awaiting deliberation on the House floor.
#Louisiana #STDs #HIV
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#Louisiana #STDs #HIV
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June 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
A Louisiana House bill to criminalize those who intentionally expose others to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without their consent has moved forward and is awaiting deliberation on the House floor.
#Louisiana #STDs #HIV
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#Louisiana #STDs #HIV
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BREAKING NEWS: In a decision by the Fair Work Commission that delivers a real wage increase for the country’s lowest paid workers, Australia’s minimum wage will be increased to $24.95 an hour and $948 for a full-time work week, up from $915.90 a week.
Millions of Australian workers to get an above inflation pay rise as minimum wage lifts by 3.5%
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June 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
BREAKING NEWS: In a decision by the Fair Work Commission that delivers a real wage increase for the country’s lowest paid workers, Australia’s minimum wage will be increased to $24.95 an hour and $948 for a full-time work week, up from $915.90 a week.
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Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water
Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water
Glyphosate, a pesticide linked to cancer, found at very high levels in menstrual products in the UK, according to report
Toxic pesticide levels have been found in tampons at levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water.
Traces of glyphosate, a pesticide linked to cancer, has been found at very high levels in menstrual products, according to a report by the Pesticide Action Network UK (Pan UK), the Women’s Environmental Network and the Pesticide Collaboration. Continue reading...
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May 28, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water
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May 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
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Here is an otter snoot to start your day.
May 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Here is an otter snoot to start your day.
Yoshi fell asleep while I watched Abbott Elementary🥹
#BlueHeeler #AustralianHybrid #AussiesOfBlueSky #DogsOfBlueSky
#BlueHeeler #AustralianHybrid #AussiesOfBlueSky #DogsOfBlueSky
April 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Yoshi fell asleep while I watched Abbott Elementary🥹
#BlueHeeler #AustralianHybrid #AussiesOfBlueSky #DogsOfBlueSky
#BlueHeeler #AustralianHybrid #AussiesOfBlueSky #DogsOfBlueSky
Protesters across the country, including in Shreveport, rallied to demand that President Trump and Elon Musk leave essential policies, such as healthcare, important data, jobs, and vital services, alone. #HandsOff #Shreveport #Louisiana #NationwideProtest #Movement
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‘Hands Off!’ Louisiana joins nationwide rally against Trump policies
Protesters across the country, including in Shreveport, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Lake Charles, rallied to demand that President Trump and Elon Musk leave essential parts of the coun…
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April 6, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Protesters across the country, including in Shreveport, rallied to demand that President Trump and Elon Musk leave essential policies, such as healthcare, important data, jobs, and vital services, alone. #HandsOff #Shreveport #Louisiana #NationwideProtest #Movement
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200 people in Shreveport, Louisiana. Pouring rain, thunder and under a tornado watch!
April 6, 2025 at 3:33 AM
200 people in Shreveport, Louisiana. Pouring rain, thunder and under a tornado watch!
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In a stunning defeat for Gov. Jeff Landry, voters rejected all four constitutional amendments he had been pushing on Saturday's ballot by 24 points or more.
Story from @greglarose.bsky.social and me.
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Story from @greglarose.bsky.social and me.
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Louisiana voters reject 4 constitutional amendments, handing Landry major defeat • Louisiana Illuminator
In a stunning rejection of Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana voters turned down all four of his constitutional amendments Saturday.
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March 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
In a stunning defeat for Gov. Jeff Landry, voters rejected all four constitutional amendments he had been pushing on Saturday's ballot by 24 points or more.
Story from @greglarose.bsky.social and me.
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Story from @greglarose.bsky.social and me.
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This is my kind of adventure 😍
This is Pippa. She’s been on many scenic hikes and has seen many beautiful views. But she has also napped through her fair share of those views, and we don’t blame her one bit. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday
March 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This is my kind of adventure 😍
On March 29, the state will vote on four constitutional amendments, including changing the state’s taxation power, trialing juveniles as adults, and more.
#Vote #Louisiana #Election
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#Vote #Louisiana #Election
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February 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
On March 29, the state will vote on four constitutional amendments, including changing the state’s taxation power, trialing juveniles as adults, and more.
#Vote #Louisiana #Election
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#Vote #Louisiana #Election
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BREAKING -- Trump says he's kicking undocumented immigrants out of Social Security.
One small problem, though -- undocumented immigrants are ALREADY ineligible for Social Security benefits.
You know, because they don't have Social Security numbers. Because they're undocumented.
One small problem, though -- undocumented immigrants are ALREADY ineligible for Social Security benefits.
You know, because they don't have Social Security numbers. Because they're undocumented.
February 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
BREAKING -- Trump says he's kicking undocumented immigrants out of Social Security.
One small problem, though -- undocumented immigrants are ALREADY ineligible for Social Security benefits.
You know, because they don't have Social Security numbers. Because they're undocumented.
One small problem, though -- undocumented immigrants are ALREADY ineligible for Social Security benefits.
You know, because they don't have Social Security numbers. Because they're undocumented.
This bill "Only Citizens Vote Act" proposes to display "non-citizen" on the face of Arkansas drivers licenses.
#Immigration
#Immigration
‘Only Citizens Vote Act’ amend driver’s licenses for noncitizens
ARKANSAS (KTAL/KMSS) — Arkansas Representatives Long and Senator Johnson proposed to change ‘certain noncitizens’ driver’s licenses on Thursday. The ‘Only Citizens Vote Act&…
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February 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This bill "Only Citizens Vote Act" proposes to display "non-citizen" on the face of Arkansas drivers licenses.
#Immigration
#Immigration
$15M towards underserved comminites. This act prioritizes those who do not have a recycling facility within 75 mile radius...
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Up to $15M recycling grant passes Senate committee, Boozman-backed
WASHINGTON (KTAL/KMSS) — Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (“STEWARD”) Act authorizing grant awards from $500,000 to $15 million to support recycling pr…
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February 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
$15M towards underserved comminites. This act prioritizes those who do not have a recycling facility within 75 mile radius...
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