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Jocelyn Rish
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Writer & filmmaker who puts birthday hats on my dogs.
📚 BATTLE OF THE BUTTS (Running Press Kids)
📽️ GRAVE INTENTIONS (Terror Films)
📚 BATTLE OF THE BRAINS (Running Press Kids)
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this is all to say that should democrats win the house and senate this november, they should hold similarly dramatic — which is to say televised and highly publicized — hearings on the conduct of ICE and CBP, with testimony from victims. we want as much of *this* as possible in the record. (3/?)
ICE detained Arlit Maria Martinez on her way to work. 2 days later, her 15 yo son died of cancer. They wouldn't let her out to say goodbye. The family had planned to move back to Mexico prior to the cancer diagnosis but stayed for his treatment. Now, Mr Martinez has lost his wife to ICE & his son.
Teen dies of cancer days after mother arrested by ICE: ‘She’s never gonna see him’
The mother's family pleaded with federal officers for her release from custody to say her final goodbyes to her son, but their requests went unanswered.
www.wsaz.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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People Magazine is the new Teen Vogue (complimentary in a way that would have been completely alien to me 15 years ago)
January 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Work From Home

Even if you can’t risk hitting the streets, there are other important ways to contribute to community safety efforts.

Read the full article:
What to Do If ICE Invades Your Neighborhood
With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there's no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact.
www.wired.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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On the Scene

If you find yourself witnessing an immigration enforcement action, “the goal is to be an observer and to document what is happening,” says Nathan-Pineau of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. “The goal is not to go and try to intervene in the law enforcement action.”
What to Do If ICE Invades Your Neighborhood
With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there's no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact.
www.wired.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM