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Till Eckert @tilleckert.com · 8d

1/ DEVELOPING: A journalist was rushed to New York-Presbyterian Hospital following another incident with an ICE agent at 26 Federal Plaza, an immigration court in NYC. The last I heard, he was getting X-rays for his lower back.

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 9d

(To Mamdani, that is)

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 9d

Yes, although I really can't let myself imagine an alternative

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 9d

This is highly reassuring!

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 10d

Here's hoping!

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 10d

Yes, it's def too late for his name to be removed from the ballot

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 10d

five of the 11 people arrested during last night’s protest outside the ice detention center in broadview, illinois, are still in federal custody, per a statement from the national lawyers guild of chicago.

nlg details indiscriminate violence directed at legal observers, protesters, and press.

NLG Chicago Denounces Continued Violence from Federal Law Enforcement and Attacks on Free Speech and Press in Broadview, Illinois.

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, National Lawyers Guild of Chicago (NLG Chicago) witnessed alarming and violent attacks on those assembled to protest at the ICE detention facility in suburban Broadview, IL.

CHICAGO - On Saturday, September 27, 2025, National Lawyers Guild of Chicago
(NLG Chicago) witnessed alarming and violent attacks on those assembled to protest at the ICE detention facility in suburban Broadview, IL. The pattern of law enforcement violence and targeted attacks persisted yesterday, with agents launching chemical agents and firing munitions at members of the press and people assembled to protest.

NG Chicago has confirmed at least 11 arrests from yesterday, including one member of the press who was clearly identified as a journalist. As of Sunday morning, it appears 5 people remain in federal custody. This brings the total number of NLG confirmed arrests at the protests against the Broadview facility to twenty-eight (28), since September 19.
Twenty-two (22) people from those confirmed arrests have been released.

Yesterday, multiple Legal Observers were subjected to violence, as federal agents appeared to directly target Legal Observers who were actively documenting arrests and law enforcement actions. Agents used multiple chemical agents, launched kinetic grenades, and shot rubber bullets, mace, and pepper balls against those assembled. One Legal Observer was shot directly in the face with a projectile. Agents also menaced people by pointing firearms at them, including hand guns and a rifle.

The agents' attacks were notably distinct from prior days in that officers went after people who were simply gathered to support the active protesters. Officers forcibly removed people sheltering from tear gas in vehicles, resulting in the separation of a child from family members who were bringing food in support of the protest. Agents fired weapons at specific protesters in direct response to their First Amendment-protected statements and snatched protesters' signs. Officers also confiscated tents used for shade, as well as food, water and first aid supplies, and people's bike helmets and other personal property, putting them in a dumpster in the restricted area. When some of those present tried to leave in their vehicles, agents blocked them and demanded to illegally search people's bodies and vehicles.

According to Amanda Yarusso, a volunteer attorney with NLG Chicago, "Last night, our Legal Observers witnessed militarized federal agents deploy chemical weapons and fire projectiles at a crowd of people exercising their First Amendment rights. The violence was an indiscriminate, unprovoked, and illegal use of force.

These unlawful actions by federal agents demonstrate this administration's complete disregard of constitutional standards."
"NG Chicago will continue to provide legal support to individuals exercising their constitutional rights." said Yarusso.

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 10d

There are many enjoyable Adams videos, but this one is truly the gold standard. I, too, make anyone who hasn't seen it watch it.
bsky.app/profile/audr...

Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 10d

In honor of Eric Adams dropping out, I'm now resharing my all-time favorite bit of Eric Adams content

for years, this thing was like my video from The Ring, where I had to get other people to watch it in order for me to stay alive

enjoy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk2W...

Sen. Eric Adams: Combating Gun Violence

YouTube video by New York Daily News

www.youtube.com

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 10d

Can't tell which feeling is stronger, my delight at Adams dropping out or my anxiety about Cuomo benefitting from it

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 13d

"No hate, no fear! Immigrants are welcome here!"

Absolutely massive crowd at the New Yorkers Against ICE march. Blocks long!

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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 13d

I know there's a lot going on but this is a huge deal: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will stop providing abortions next week in an apparent bid to keep accepting Medicaid. The GOP budget law "defunds" PP affiliates that offer abortion care after October 1

We broke the story on @autonomynews.co

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to Halt Abortion Services

Sources say the affiliate isn't scheduling abortion appointments after September 30 in an apparent attempt to avoid Medicaid "defunding."

www.autonomynews.co

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 14d

UPDATE🚨 An immigration board issued a final removal order last night for journalist Mario Guevara. He could be deported any moment. We renew our demand for his immediate release. #FreeMario

ACLU @aclu.org · 14d

BREAKING: Last night, an immigration board wrongly issued a final removal order for Emmy award-winning journalist Mario Guevara. ICE has detained Mario for over 100 days for his reporting, despite a previous order that he be released on bond.

This means he could be deported at any moment.

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 16d

BRAIN ROT 😭

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 16d

Oh wait, are you making a joke?!?!

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 16d

First as tragedy, then as farce?

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 16d

God, this version of fascism is so embarrassing

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Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.com · 16d

Autism doesn’t need to be cured.

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 16d

Man I wish someone would hand me cash inside a food container of some kind

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 16d

WHY do my best ideas come to me when I’m lying down trying to nap

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 16d

Honestly feeling a lot of sadness and foreboding this Rosh Hashanah. Tell me, how are you celebrating? What are you hoping for this new year?

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 16d

Everyone, I wanted to let you know about the sad news that despite everyone's best efforts Bluestockings will close at the end of the year: www.bluestockings.com - I want to thank every single person who sent books to them through my book drive [will share more later]. A tremendous loss to NYC.

Bluestockings Cooperative

Bluestockings Cooperative: Established in 1999, Worker-Owned since 2021. Located at 116 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002. One of NYC's only queer, trans, sex-worker run bookstores.

www.bluestockings.com

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 16d

"Italy’s grassroots unions, which represent hundreds of thousands of people ranging from schoolteachers to metalworkers, called for a 24-hour general strike...long delays for national trains and limited public transport in major cities, including Rome."

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Italian workers' strike in solidarity with Gaza brings disruptions across the country

Thousands of workers and students across Italy have joined a general strike and demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

apnews.com

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 18d

Bless the @nplusonemag.com editors for coining the term "a single-use plastic of the mind" to describe AI

www.nplusonemag.com/issue-51/the...

Large Language Muddle | The Editors

The AI upheaval is unique in its ability to metabolize any number of dread-inducing transformations. The university is becoming more corporate, more politically oppressive, and all but hostile to the ...

www.nplusonemag.com

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Jillian Steinhauer @jilnotjill.bsky.social · 19d

So many! Jessica Lynne, Sara Holdren, Hua Hsu, Parul Sehgal, Alex Greenberger, Lou Bury, Johanna Fateman...

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