Gnome Chumpsky, III, esq
@normchumpsky.bsky.social
he/him, anti fascism, pro abolition, labor and general hater of bad things (except for the yankees and vikings who are bad for different reasons) and lover of good things
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Shifting money from police and prisons to systems that meet people's needs are better for safety and, contrary to what you hear in the media, *one of the most popular policies* over decades of polling. Asking why this is hidden from us is important. equalityalec.substack.com/p/convention...
Conventional Wisdom and "Popularity"
And a weird debate I just had.
equalityalec.substack.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Shifting money from police and prisons to systems that meet people's needs are better for safety and, contrary to what you hear in the media, *one of the most popular policies* over decades of polling. Asking why this is hidden from us is important. equalityalec.substack.com/p/convention...
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Delvin Francisco Rodriguez, 39, an immigrant from Nicaragua who has been in ICE custody since September, has died in a Mississippi hospital following a “failed test to determine brain function.”
It's unclear what caused his death.
@nickjudin.bsky.social reports:
It's unclear what caused his death.
@nickjudin.bsky.social reports:
Nicaraguan Man in ICE Custody Dies in Mississippi Hospital
A Nicaraguan man has died in ICE custody at a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of a person in custody this month.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Delvin Francisco Rodriguez, 39, an immigrant from Nicaragua who has been in ICE custody since September, has died in a Mississippi hospital following a “failed test to determine brain function.”
It's unclear what caused his death.
@nickjudin.bsky.social reports:
It's unclear what caused his death.
@nickjudin.bsky.social reports:
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ICE is planning 7 massive human warehouses holding 5,000 to 10,000 people … with a smaller facility holding up to 1,500 people in Woodbury. wapo.st/4axtwZ4
ICE documents reveal plan to hold 80,000 immigrants in warehouses
The Trump administration wants to build seven large-scale deportation hubs to speed up deportations, internal ICE documents show.
wapo.st
December 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
ICE is planning 7 massive human warehouses holding 5,000 to 10,000 people … with a smaller facility holding up to 1,500 people in Woodbury. wapo.st/4axtwZ4
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Now if we could just get people to view US prisons through the same lens they view CECOT.
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Now if we could just get people to view US prisons through the same lens they view CECOT.
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It’s Day 22 of the ICE invasion of MSP.
Today we’ve seen a sharp increase in activity, likely the “surge” we’ve been expecting.
This is the moment to get involved, if you aren’t already.
Carry your whistle. Be ready to respond and defend your neighbors. Connect to your hyper local Signal group.
Today we’ve seen a sharp increase in activity, likely the “surge” we’ve been expecting.
This is the moment to get involved, if you aren’t already.
Carry your whistle. Be ready to respond and defend your neighbors. Connect to your hyper local Signal group.
December 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
It’s Day 22 of the ICE invasion of MSP.
Today we’ve seen a sharp increase in activity, likely the “surge” we’ve been expecting.
This is the moment to get involved, if you aren’t already.
Carry your whistle. Be ready to respond and defend your neighbors. Connect to your hyper local Signal group.
Today we’ve seen a sharp increase in activity, likely the “surge” we’ve been expecting.
This is the moment to get involved, if you aren’t already.
Carry your whistle. Be ready to respond and defend your neighbors. Connect to your hyper local Signal group.
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the least shocking thing in the epstein files that wont get enough attention. police regularly arrest and charge victims to coerce them into participating, often jailing them in conditions that are worse.
jesus the Palm Beach Police really sought arrest warrants against underage Epstein victims for coming forward and cooperating, and (purported) admitting to crimes, and it caused the victims to become uncooperative with the federal investigation
![. . . very cooperative, but the police at that point had to let [redacted] know that what she had done that she could be facing charges.
Q And that was after they had told her earlier that she didn't need an attorney present, correct?
A Exactly.
Q Okay. So this happens to her with the Palm Beach Police Department and did the Palm Beach Police actually present or propose charging [redacted]?
A They did get a probable cause affidavit against [redacted].
Q And is that why Ms. [redacted] and her attorney were concerned about her testimony here?
A Yes.
Q Now was a subpoena issued for Ms. [redacted] on behalf of this grand jury?
A Yes, it was.
Q And before Ms. [redacted] would comply with that, did she -- did her attorney request some sort of order?
A Yes.
Q And what did he ask for?
A He asked for immunity for [redacted].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eoss3vmzem55cm5kuddhdmwn/bafkreiariijffjjrgfh26o22jjr76pwprinvnbpkcho5lyi2sucfbqlooy@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
the least shocking thing in the epstein files that wont get enough attention. police regularly arrest and charge victims to coerce them into participating, often jailing them in conditions that are worse.
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NEW: New Mexico last year passed a major reform to end life without parole for minors.
NM has since released some people on parole who'd been convicted to life as kids, & already served decades.
But then the Dem AG issued a surprise opinion seeking to block releases of people being granted parole.
NM has since released some people on parole who'd been convicted to life as kids, & already served decades.
But then the Dem AG issued a surprise opinion seeking to block releases of people being granted parole.
New Mexico Officials Block a Pathway to Freedom for Juvenile Lifers Despite Reforms - Bolts
New Mexico lawmakers banned life without parole for juveniles. But an opinion by the attorney general and parole board decisions could keep some from getting a second chance.
boltsmag.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
NEW: New Mexico last year passed a major reform to end life without parole for minors.
NM has since released some people on parole who'd been convicted to life as kids, & already served decades.
But then the Dem AG issued a surprise opinion seeking to block releases of people being granted parole.
NM has since released some people on parole who'd been convicted to life as kids, & already served decades.
But then the Dem AG issued a surprise opinion seeking to block releases of people being granted parole.
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"Get the principals on camera" is such a telling phrase here, because it tells us that for Weiss there's no world in which the victims of these horrific actions can actually be seen as the subjects of the story: They're background noise, and the people who matter are the ones sending them.
Weiss concluded: “We need to be able to make every effort to get the principals on the record and on camera. To me, our viewers come first, not a listing schedule or anything else. And that is my North Star, and I hope it's the North Star of every person in this newsroom.”
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"Get the principals on camera" is such a telling phrase here, because it tells us that for Weiss there's no world in which the victims of these horrific actions can actually be seen as the subjects of the story: They're background noise, and the people who matter are the ones sending them.
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Mpls Parents are raising funds for families at South HS impacted by ICE raids. Money will go towards food, necessary supplies, and rental assistance. We appreciate your love and solidarity during these difficult times. ❤️ Please share widely with friends and family! gofund.me/e32d501a3
Donate to Support South High School Families, organized by Rachael Staab
South High School parents are holding a special fundraiser specifically to s… Rachael Staab needs your support for Support South High School Families
gofund.me
December 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Mpls Parents are raising funds for families at South HS impacted by ICE raids. Money will go towards food, necessary supplies, and rental assistance. We appreciate your love and solidarity during these difficult times. ❤️ Please share widely with friends and family! gofund.me/e32d501a3
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We need your help! So far, we’ve raised $16,000 from 164 donors, which tells us that a lot of people understand the importance of this work. We train incarcerated writers and publish their stories. Our goal is to raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Can you support our work?
Donate | Prison Journalism Project
Prison Journalism Project is supported by people like you. Support Prison Journalism Project today.
prisonjournalismproject.fundjournalism.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
We need your help! So far, we’ve raised $16,000 from 164 donors, which tells us that a lot of people understand the importance of this work. We train incarcerated writers and publish their stories. Our goal is to raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Can you support our work?
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Saturday, December 20
11:30am – 2pm CST
East Lake St & Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis
March from near Mercado Central, a hub of businesses from the Latino community, and end near Karmel Mall, a hub of businesses from the Somali community.
Come support these businesses Saturday morning.
11:30am – 2pm CST
East Lake St & Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis
March from near Mercado Central, a hub of businesses from the Latino community, and end near Karmel Mall, a hub of businesses from the Somali community.
Come support these businesses Saturday morning.
December 20, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Saturday, December 20
11:30am – 2pm CST
East Lake St & Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis
March from near Mercado Central, a hub of businesses from the Latino community, and end near Karmel Mall, a hub of businesses from the Somali community.
Come support these businesses Saturday morning.
11:30am – 2pm CST
East Lake St & Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis
March from near Mercado Central, a hub of businesses from the Latino community, and end near Karmel Mall, a hub of businesses from the Somali community.
Come support these businesses Saturday morning.
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ICE around North side and Robbinsdale this AM.
December 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
ICE around North side and Robbinsdale this AM.
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Critically important.
Rare survey done in IDOC shows at least 2/3 of incarcerated people experienced homelessness or housing instability in 3 years prior to entering prison. Illinois needs a statewide reentry housing strategy to ensure effective reentry into society, advocates say.
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...
Thousands leaving Illinois prisons face high risk of housing instability, new study finds
A first-of-its-kind statewide survey shows many reentering society may face difficulty finding housing. Advocates say the data underscores the need for major investment in reentry housing and services...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Critically important.
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FOUR new deaths in ICE detention. That puts the total this year at 30 people dead; the highest in ICE's history and worse than even during the COVID years.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
In the 90 minutes since I posted this, I've gotten two more death notifications.
ICE has a responsibility to take care of these people, something they are clearly disregarding. This is beyond horrifying. We must ensure dignity and humanity for detained people in this country.
ICE has a responsibility to take care of these people, something they are clearly disregarding. This is beyond horrifying. We must ensure dignity and humanity for detained people in this country.
Within 15 minutes today, I got two back-to-back notifications of deaths at ICE facilities.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
December 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
FOUR new deaths in ICE detention. That puts the total this year at 30 people dead; the highest in ICE's history and worse than even during the COVID years.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
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We are parents of a trans kid and our family takes this very, very personally. If you intentionally make life harder for our beloved daughter, it’s EXTREMELY hard to think of you as an ally, to say the least. @amyklobuchar.com - you still send us requests for money, while hurting our kid. Disgusted.
Here are the 28 Dem Senators who voted to advance the first federal ban on trans athletes & a federal definition of sex that would make trans & intersex people non-existent: Angela Alsobrooks (MD), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Richard Blumenthal (CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Chris Coons (DE), ->
By a vote of 76-23, S 1071 passes the motion to proceed to the motion to concur. Won't know who voted for this until the roll call is uploaded, but safe to say it passed with the support of at least 24 members of the Democratic caucus. (Rand Paul probably voted nay and Steve Daines has been absent).
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We are parents of a trans kid and our family takes this very, very personally. If you intentionally make life harder for our beloved daughter, it’s EXTREMELY hard to think of you as an ally, to say the least. @amyklobuchar.com - you still send us requests for money, while hurting our kid. Disgusted.
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Sharing a hopeful update this morning.
Judge frees couple charged with 'kidnapping' immigration agent as defense challenges government's account
Attorneys for a couple charged with driving to a police station with an HSI agent in their car dispute the government’s account of the incident. A judge released both from jail pending trial.
www.mprnews.org
December 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Sharing a hopeful update this morning.
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This tracks with my experience. DHS made up stories like this in Chicago, too. Every story ICE told about being attacked by community members was debunked in court. To assume anything they say is even potentially credible is irresponsible and out of touch with reality.
Re: the ICE actions in south Minneapolis Monday. DHS said "rioters" attacked officers with rocks and pepper spray. Note: I received lots of evidence and didn't see any rocks, the only pepper spray I saw was ICE agents sometimes spraying each other. I did see snow and possibly ice being thrown. (1)
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This tracks with my experience. DHS made up stories like this in Chicago, too. Every story ICE told about being attacked by community members was debunked in court. To assume anything they say is even potentially credible is irresponsible and out of touch with reality.
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minneapolis, be aware - national right wing youtuber nick shirley is here. he was in loring park this afternoon sniffing around somali businesses. remember that he was at lake and bloomington, despite not living here, so he seems to get early information
December 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
minneapolis, be aware - national right wing youtuber nick shirley is here. he was in loring park this afternoon sniffing around somali businesses. remember that he was at lake and bloomington, despite not living here, so he seems to get early information
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Disheartening to see federal agents take two neighbors on 29th & Pillsbury. Chemical irritants were used on observers by them.
MPD showed up on scene, created a pathway for these federal agents to kidnap our neighbors, and assisted with controlling the space. Disappointing and heartbreaking.
MPD showed up on scene, created a pathway for these federal agents to kidnap our neighbors, and assisted with controlling the space. Disappointing and heartbreaking.
December 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Disheartening to see federal agents take two neighbors on 29th & Pillsbury. Chemical irritants were used on observers by them.
MPD showed up on scene, created a pathway for these federal agents to kidnap our neighbors, and assisted with controlling the space. Disappointing and heartbreaking.
MPD showed up on scene, created a pathway for these federal agents to kidnap our neighbors, and assisted with controlling the space. Disappointing and heartbreaking.
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There’s something definitively, inarguably evil in how Bureau of Prisons operates with respect to visitation.
Because I just drove 5 hours for a monthly visit only to be met with signs taped to the door “No Visitation Today”.
Families spend money & take PTO for these visits FFS.
Because I just drove 5 hours for a monthly visit only to be met with signs taped to the door “No Visitation Today”.
Families spend money & take PTO for these visits FFS.
December 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
There’s something definitively, inarguably evil in how Bureau of Prisons operates with respect to visitation.
Because I just drove 5 hours for a monthly visit only to be met with signs taped to the door “No Visitation Today”.
Families spend money & take PTO for these visits FFS.
Because I just drove 5 hours for a monthly visit only to be met with signs taped to the door “No Visitation Today”.
Families spend money & take PTO for these visits FFS.
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Please read this Facebook post from Darnella Frazier about her sister Rekeya, who is in federal custody.
For those who don't know, Darnella was the girl who shared the first viral video of George Floyd's murder.
For those who don't know, Darnella was the girl who shared the first viral video of George Floyd's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Please read this Facebook post from Darnella Frazier about her sister Rekeya, who is in federal custody.
For those who don't know, Darnella was the girl who shared the first viral video of George Floyd's murder.
For those who don't know, Darnella was the girl who shared the first viral video of George Floyd's murder.
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Incarcerated in Illinois, Michael Broadway died from asthma on a scorching day last year. A prison nurse refused to climb the stairs to his cell, saying, “It’s too hot. I’m not going up there,” an affidavit reveals.
In Illinois, a Private Prison Company’s Long Trail of Deaths and High-Dollar Contracts
This year, Illinois again picked Wexford Health Services for prison health care despite longstanding claims of neglect. A judge has since extended court monitoring of prisons.
boltsmag.org
December 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Incarcerated in Illinois, Michael Broadway died from asthma on a scorching day last year. A prison nurse refused to climb the stairs to his cell, saying, “It’s too hot. I’m not going up there,” an affidavit reveals.
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if you're sharing tips of how to stay warm while protesting ICE now in minnesota, or if you're cheering on those protestors, please contribute if you can or share this. there's a lot of energy around that effort now compared to the unhoused people living outside and we have to show care for them
PLEASE donate to our Venmo! We have trusted friends and collaborators bringing heat sources to as many people as we can find but we are running out of money and it is unbearably cold. Your neighbors need your help.
@supplydepotmpls 💕💸
@supplydepotmpls 💕💸
Hey Minneapolis, these temps are brutal.
@supplydepotmpls.bsky.social provides critical resources to people experiencing food and housing insecurity.
Donations make an immediate, tangible difference in the well-being of your neighbors and community:
opencollective.com/sanctuarysup...
@supplydepotmpls.bsky.social provides critical resources to people experiencing food and housing insecurity.
Donations make an immediate, tangible difference in the well-being of your neighbors and community:
opencollective.com/sanctuarysup...
December 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
if you're sharing tips of how to stay warm while protesting ICE now in minnesota, or if you're cheering on those protestors, please contribute if you can or share this. there's a lot of energy around that effort now compared to the unhoused people living outside and we have to show care for them
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ProPublica spoke to about 150 people who had lived in homeless encampments when cities cleared them out in “sweeps.”
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
ProPublica spoke to about 150 people who had lived in homeless encampments when cities cleared them out in “sweeps.”
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33