Nick McIntosh
@nickmcintosh.bsky.social
Flâneur.
Law. International Affairs. Human Rights.
Personal views.
Law. International Affairs. Human Rights.
Personal views.
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BBC Verify has a slow motion breakdown of the video which shows very clearly the truth.
How the ICE shooting in Minneapolis unfolded
BBC Verify breaks down how the shooting which killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis unfolded.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 1:51 PM
BBC Verify has a slow motion breakdown of the video which shows very clearly the truth.
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As usual @sandraduffy.bsky.social is absolutely right.
The UK state in Northern Ireland has quite the documented record of killing and torturing.
See also: UK war crimes and similar in Kenya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
The UK state in Northern Ireland has quite the documented record of killing and torturing.
See also: UK war crimes and similar in Kenya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
People living in UK - especially GB - should not be thinking 'at least we're not as bad as America,' when Northern Ireland exists and civilians were being shot by state forces there for decades, and recent governments have given those forces amnesty. @grantsana.bsky.social leading bsky voice here.
January 8, 2026 at 9:32 AM
As usual @sandraduffy.bsky.social is absolutely right.
The UK state in Northern Ireland has quite the documented record of killing and torturing.
See also: UK war crimes and similar in Kenya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
The UK state in Northern Ireland has quite the documented record of killing and torturing.
See also: UK war crimes and similar in Kenya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
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This seems significant: not a FORMER DHS official, but a SENIOR (current) one saying the officer who fired acted counter to training.
This is not an admin that admits mistakes. And they are hanging this guy out to dry on Day One.
I think they know this is bad. Really bad.
This is not an admin that admits mistakes. And they are hanging this guy out to dry on Day One.
I think they know this is bad. Really bad.
January 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM
This seems significant: not a FORMER DHS official, but a SENIOR (current) one saying the officer who fired acted counter to training.
This is not an admin that admits mistakes. And they are hanging this guy out to dry on Day One.
I think they know this is bad. Really bad.
This is not an admin that admits mistakes. And they are hanging this guy out to dry on Day One.
I think they know this is bad. Really bad.
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The whole world is seeing for themselves how Renee Good, a mother, wife and artist, was murdered by an agent of the US Government and how the President of the US immediately led a torrent of gaslighting lies and smears by officials to blame the woman for her own murder.
Profoundly evil.
Profoundly evil.
January 8, 2026 at 6:52 AM
The whole world is seeing for themselves how Renee Good, a mother, wife and artist, was murdered by an agent of the US Government and how the President of the US immediately led a torrent of gaslighting lies and smears by officials to blame the woman for her own murder.
Profoundly evil.
Profoundly evil.
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In other common law jurisdictions, this video would amount to proof of the commission of both a tort and a crime. There is no special immunity for law enforcement behaving in this way.
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Woman in Minnesota fatally shot by ICE agent during raid, video shows
Mayor says ICE claims incident was self-defense are not true, and tells agency to ‘get the fuck out of Minneapolis’
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:09 PM
In other common law jurisdictions, this video would amount to proof of the commission of both a tort and a crime. There is no special immunity for law enforcement behaving in this way.
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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It is almost impossible to emphasise how badly the USA needs the tort of misfeasance in public office.
Kristi Noem accuses the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis of committing an act of "domestic terrorism"
January 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM
It is almost impossible to emphasise how badly the USA needs the tort of misfeasance in public office.
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I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
robinkelly.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
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TIM WALZ: I feel you anger. I'm angry. They want a show. Don't give it to them. If you protest, protest peacefully. Please stand with Minneapolis. Know that we will stop at nothing to seek justice. We do not need any further help from the federal government. You've done enough.
January 7, 2026 at 8:42 PM
TIM WALZ: I feel you anger. I'm angry. They want a show. Don't give it to them. If you protest, protest peacefully. Please stand with Minneapolis. Know that we will stop at nothing to seek justice. We do not need any further help from the federal government. You've done enough.
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Tim Walz: "What we're seeing is the consequences of governance designed to generate fear, headlines, and conflict. It's governing by reality today and today that recklessness cost someone their life. I've reached out to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and I'm waiting to hear back ... I'm angry."
January 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Tim Walz: "What we're seeing is the consequences of governance designed to generate fear, headlines, and conflict. It's governing by reality today and today that recklessness cost someone their life. I've reached out to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and I'm waiting to hear back ... I'm angry."
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If the United States Constitution doesn’t protect you from a federal agent shooting you in the face for the “crime” of turning your car around, it doesn’t exist. ICE has become a paramilitary force with zero oversight and a Secretary in Kristi Noem who encourages the chaos. ENOUGH.
January 7, 2026 at 8:54 PM
If the United States Constitution doesn’t protect you from a federal agent shooting you in the face for the “crime” of turning your car around, it doesn’t exist. ICE has become a paramilitary force with zero oversight and a Secretary in Kristi Noem who encourages the chaos. ENOUGH.
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And they’ll say they can’t be held accountable because when they pulled the trigger they were afraid for their lives. Their lives which they spent serving an ideology of fear, a machine of fear, a holistic regime of fear. A culture-spanning engine of the ugliest and most dishonest fears there are.
Any one of us could be shot or kidnapped because an ICE agent doesn’t like the look of us. Are you prepared to be murdered in cold blood while “news” sources repeat the claim you were “weaponizing your vehicle” trying to leave your driveway? They want you to accept that. They want to make it normal
January 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
And they’ll say they can’t be held accountable because when they pulled the trigger they were afraid for their lives. Their lives which they spent serving an ideology of fear, a machine of fear, a holistic regime of fear. A culture-spanning engine of the ugliest and most dishonest fears there are.
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What he’s saying of course to GOP Congress, and by extension to his base, is don’t ever forget you’re all absolutely invested, compromised and complicit in my high crimes and misdemeanors.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Expects Impeachment if G.O.P. Falters in Midterm Elections
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:10 AM
What he’s saying of course to GOP Congress, and by extension to his base, is don’t ever forget you’re all absolutely invested, compromised and complicit in my high crimes and misdemeanors.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
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The White House sticking to the line that military is an option in Greenland
January 6, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The White House sticking to the line that military is an option in Greenland
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The threat to court martial Senator Mark Kelly has been reduced to this petty, spiteful act - no doubt because this is what they think they can legally get away with.
Let's hope Kelly legally challenges this "administrative act" - for he did nothing wrong, merely setting out the applicable law.
Let's hope Kelly legally challenges this "administrative act" - for he did nothing wrong, merely setting out the applicable law.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Sen. Mark Kelly will face administrative action
January 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The threat to court martial Senator Mark Kelly has been reduced to this petty, spiteful act - no doubt because this is what they think they can legally get away with.
Let's hope Kelly legally challenges this "administrative act" - for he did nothing wrong, merely setting out the applicable law.
Let's hope Kelly legally challenges this "administrative act" - for he did nothing wrong, merely setting out the applicable law.
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Not commenting on Venezuela is one thing, but Starmer's ministers not even being willing to say "no of course the US shouldn't invade a peaceful sovereign democratic NATO country, which is one of our closest allies" is quite another.
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Not commenting on Venezuela is one thing, but Starmer's ministers not even being willing to say "no of course the US shouldn't invade a peaceful sovereign democratic NATO country, which is one of our closest allies" is quite another.
I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast and would recommend giving it a listen.
🚨🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨🚨
Very few people can claim to have met and known 🇻🇪's Maduro, Chavez & interim president Delcy Rodriguez. Well, my guest @catheriner.bsky.social, former 🇬🇧 ambassador in Caracas, is one of them and she spoke to me earlier today.
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Very few people can claim to have met and known 🇻🇪's Maduro, Chavez & interim president Delcy Rodriguez. Well, my guest @catheriner.bsky.social, former 🇬🇧 ambassador in Caracas, is one of them and she spoke to me earlier today.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast and would recommend giving it a listen.
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My latest with @ichotiner.bsky.social.
January 4, 2026 at 1:14 AM
My latest with @ichotiner.bsky.social.
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Ursula von der Leyen, "The diary of Anne Frank."
"A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society"
"Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"
"A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society"
"Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"
May 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Ursula von der Leyen, "The diary of Anne Frank."
"A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society"
"Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"
"A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society"
"Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"
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In December, following the conviction of Sara Sharif's father and step-mother for her murder, and her uncle for offences associated with her death, the Family Division of the HIgh Court permitted disclosure of documents and information from three... https://transparencyproject.org.uk/?p=29152
January 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
In December, following the conviction of Sara Sharif's father and step-mother for her murder, and her uncle for offences associated with her death, the Family Division of the HIgh Court permitted disclosure of documents and information from three... https://transparencyproject.org.uk/?p=29152
Happy New Year! Wishing you a joyful, healthy, and successful year ahead.
January 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Happy New Year! Wishing you a joyful, healthy, and successful year ahead.
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I’ve updated the first starter pack, adding some new UK lawyers. go.bsky.app/5F86oZU
December 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM
I’ve updated the first starter pack, adding some new UK lawyers. go.bsky.app/5F86oZU
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The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll in her defamation case against Donald Trump. Trial judge, jurors, and appellate court all agree.
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December 30, 2024 at 4:56 PM
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll in her defamation case against Donald Trump. Trial judge, jurors, and appellate court all agree.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Including health impact assessments in the NPPF would show we are serious about planning for health -
www.theplanner.co.uk/2024/09/30/i...
www.theplanner.co.uk/2024/09/30/i...
Including health impact assessments in the NPPF would show that we’re serious about planning for health
The government’s NPPF consultation question 70 asks how planning policy can better support local authorities in promoting healthy communities. We asked sector experts for their thoughts.
www.theplanner.co.uk
October 2, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Including health impact assessments in the NPPF would show we are serious about planning for health -
www.theplanner.co.uk/2024/09/30/i...
www.theplanner.co.uk/2024/09/30/i...
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Groundhog Day.
When it comes to economic management, Britain really does try the same thing over and over, somehow expecting the outcome to be different.
Cutting public investment at this point would be economic self-harm.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When it comes to economic management, Britain really does try the same thing over and over, somehow expecting the outcome to be different.
Cutting public investment at this point would be economic self-harm.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Treasury asking ministers to draw up billions of pounds of infrastructure cuts
Exclusive: departments asked to model cuts of up to 10% despite Rachel Reeves’ vow to invest in growth
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Groundhog Day.
When it comes to economic management, Britain really does try the same thing over and over, somehow expecting the outcome to be different.
Cutting public investment at this point would be economic self-harm.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When it comes to economic management, Britain really does try the same thing over and over, somehow expecting the outcome to be different.
Cutting public investment at this point would be economic self-harm.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...