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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 5h

Michigan Avenue right now.

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 5h

The future possible civil war is started to get boundaries 💔💔

Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 6h

This is getting wild.

The states of Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and 14 others have just asked for permission to file THEIR amicus brief in IL v. Trump.

The States of Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina and 14 additional States
respectfully move for leave to submit the attached amicus curiae brief in support of Defendants
and their opposition to Plaintiffs’ requested temporary restraining order and preliminary
injunction. Proposed amici are States with a vested interest in federalism, the relationship between
States and the federal government, and deploying the National Guard. We also each have a vital
interest in supporting the President and Congress in enacting and enforcing valid immigration
laws. Every State has a responsibility to protect our citizens.
The federalization of States’ National Guard units is a matter of profound public
importance, as it directly implicates the delicate balance of power between state and federal
governments—a true cornerstone of Federalism. States generally maintain authority over their
National Guard units, allowing governors to deploy them for state-specific needs, such as disaster
response or public safety. Federalization of state National Guard units without gubernatorial

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 5h

@billdayart.bsky.social Damn! That stopped me in my tracks.

crazycanloon.bsky.social @crazycanloon.bsky.social · 1d

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Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 6h

BREAKING: A federal judge ruled ICE broke federal law — arresting 22 people without warrants, storming homes, detaining citizens.

This isn’t safety. It’s terror.
It’s why communities fight back.
www.nprillinois.org/illinois/202... #BlueSky #NewsSky

Court scrutiny of ICE mounts as judge rules warrantless arrests violated order

Grand jury declines to indict protestors that feds charged with assaulting officers

www.nprillinois.org

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 6h

Excellent reporting. #Chicago #ICE

22 warrantless arrests!!!

Chicago judge cites South Shore raid, Supreme Court controversy while ruling against ICE
Jon Seidel
10/08/2025
A federal judge in Chicago argued Tuesday that last week’s South Shore immigration raid undermined the recent claim by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh that stopping people based on race, language and other factors might subject U.S. citizens only to “brief” encounters with the feds.

The new commentary from U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings appeared in a footnote to a 52-page ruling in Chicago’s federal court. It extended, into February 2026, restrictions on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ability to make warrantless arrests in Illinois and nearby states.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 8h

Escorted by a Broadview PD car and with an ICE vehicle tailing, the ambulance is on its way out.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 8h

An ambulance just arrived to the ICE facility and pulled into their lot.

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 7h

And every Republican in office who refuses to impeach and remove him is breaking their oaths as well.

They are not interested in governance they have all decided they would rather rule. We must not allow them their wicked fantasy. #NoKings

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 15h

This Reuters headline. Oof.

Fascism isn't 'coming.' It's HERE.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 7h

If he believes this he needs to be removed from office.

If he is being fed this lie whoever is doing that needs to be removed from office.

If he DOES NOT believe this but is telling straight up lies he needs to be removed from office.

#PortlandPlywood

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 7h

This is good messaging. Spread it.

It is up to us to spread the news and put pressure on the Republicans.

#StopTheShutdownRelaseTheFiles
#Epstein

Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 9h

Oversight Democrats have one message for Speaker Johnson: Stop the Shutdown, Release the Files!

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 9h

Oversight Democrats have one message for Speaker Johnson: Stop the Shutdown, Release the Files!

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8h

Donald Trump is breaching the Constitution and breaking the law.

A show of force so he can militarize our cities because of the 2026 elections.

We need to stand up together and speak up.

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 7h

Oh yeah he is famous for visiting the wounded troops. Give me a break no body is falling for that crap!

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 8h

New — White House says Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday.

"On Friday morning, President Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops. While there, President Trump will stop by for his routine yearly check up. He will then return to the White House. President Trump is considering going to the Middle East shortly thereafter." - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 7h

NOTE: Leavitt says Trump will "stop by for his routine yearly check up."

But…Trump had his annual check up already. 5 months ago. On April 11.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 8h

New — White House says Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 8h

Good lord.

@apnews.com

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 11d

Matthew 25:35 states, "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me."

This is the requirement for entry into heaven and they fail it constantly. Goats everyone of them.

Matthew 25:35 states, "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me." This verse is part of Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats, which describes the Last Judgment. It highlights the importance of showing compassion and caring for those in need, as these actions are interpreted as acts of service to Christ himself.
The broader context of Matthew 25:35 is the parable where Jesus divides people into two groups based on their actions towards those in need. The "sheep" who cared for the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick, and imprisoned are welcomed into God's kingdom. Conversely, the "goats," who neglected these needs, are condemned to eternal punishment. This parable emphasizes that acts of compassion towards others are acts of service to Christ.

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 7h

She conveniently leaves off the fact that he was praying and asking the ice agents to join him. Mathew 25 ! He is practicing the core tenants of his faith!

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 8h

Meanwhile, as the assistant DHS sec tweets about him, Rev. Black appears to be *in* the courtroom where a related case in which he is a plaintiff — one that involves the pepper balls incident — is being deliberated.

Per this thread, the judge seems sympathetic to his case. bsky.app/profile/djby...

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 9h

Discussion continuing over the narrowness of the order's applicability. Plaintiff atty says he doesn't want agents to think, "There's Reverend Black, I'm not gonna shoot him but I'm gonna shoot someone else."

The attorney gestures to Black, who's in the courtroom, as he speaks.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 9h

A lot going on here, but a religion note: DHS Assistant Sec. Tricia McLaughlin refers to Rev. Black as a "pastor" here — using quotation marks.

It's a notable slight against a faith leader's status, as Black is, in fact, an ordained minister of a church operating within the Presbytery of Chicago.

This footage is from almost a month ago. What this clipped video doesn’t show is that these agitators were blocking an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility—impeding operations.

Over and over again, law enforcement ordered these agitators to move off of federal property so the vehicle could move. Law enforcement verbally warned these agitators that they would use force if they did not move and stop impeding operations. They did not comply.

Shortly after, rioters began throwing rocks, bottles and launching fireworks at the law enforcement officers on the roof.

At the time of this incident, this facility held criminal illegal aliens including gang members, drug traffickers, and other violent criminals. Obstructing law enforcement puts officers, detainees and the public at risk. If you are obstructing law enforcement you can expect to be met with force.

And, as an aside, this is the same “pastor” who flipped
@Sec_Noem
and our team the bird when we were there last week.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 8h

My second Tricia McLaughlin “fact check”!

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 9h

A lot going on here, but a religion note: DHS Assistant Sec. Tricia McLaughlin refers to Rev. Black as a "pastor" here — using quotation marks.

It's a notable slight against a faith leader's status, as Black is, in fact, an ordained minister of a church operating within the Presbytery of Chicago.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 9h

Who needs cameras in the courtroom when you’ve got this

Doodle of parties at the comet arraignment. Messy stick figure drawings

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 9h

Ellis says she will enter the restraining order not today, but tomorrow, given the complexities the attorneys have raised today around acceptable use of force, use of specific weapons and the resulting Fourth Amendment concerns.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 10h

Ellis says the govt has asked the court to stay the restraining order pending appeal.

Denied. The judge finds the govt "did not explain why a stay would be warranted," among other issues.

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