Scott Hechinger
@scotthech.bsky.social
Civil rights attorney. Longtime public defender. Dad. Executive Director, Zealous. Supporting local coalitions to tell more compelling stories and work better together.
My org: https://ZEALO.US
My org: https://ZEALO.US
But here’s the thing: you all did in fact vote to deport moms.
May 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
But here’s the thing: you all did in fact vote to deport moms.
As Trump exploits unprecedented & illegal powers to exact collective punishment on migrants & other marginalized people, CNN & other outlets are publishing—w/o correction, challenge, or context—his outright lie that he shares the Pope’s tolerance migrants. Journalistic failure.
April 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
As Trump exploits unprecedented & illegal powers to exact collective punishment on migrants & other marginalized people, CNN & other outlets are publishing—w/o correction, challenge, or context—his outright lie that he shares the Pope’s tolerance migrants. Journalistic failure.
You sold your immigrant residents to Trump to get your criminal charges for historic levels of corruption dropped. You are corrupt to the core. You shouldn’t be Mayor. Resign.
April 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
You sold your immigrant residents to Trump to get your criminal charges for historic levels of corruption dropped. You are corrupt to the core. You shouldn’t be Mayor. Resign.
As Trump disappears students for sharing viewpoints about the Middle East on outrageous claims of supporting “terrorism,” Trump continues to celebrate and support actual acts of domestic terrorism.
April 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
As Trump disappears students for sharing viewpoints about the Middle East on outrageous claims of supporting “terrorism,” Trump continues to celebrate and support actual acts of domestic terrorism.
Pam Bondi is too busy illegally prosecuting people for activism and threatening to sell Tesla protestors to El Salvador to be tortured.
April 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Pam Bondi is too busy illegally prosecuting people for activism and threatening to sell Tesla protestors to El Salvador to be tortured.
For all of you whose vote was manipulated by mass media & politicians scaring you into believing you’ve never been less safe, the *2024 crime rate was the lowest in record since 1961.*
March 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
For all of you whose vote was manipulated by mass media & politicians scaring you into believing you’ve never been less safe, the *2024 crime rate was the lowest in record since 1961.*
Democrats need to be saying “fuck” a whole lot more. Thanks
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social for continuing to meet the moment.
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social for continuing to meet the moment.
March 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Democrats need to be saying “fuck” a whole lot more. Thanks
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social for continuing to meet the moment.
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social for continuing to meet the moment.
Why are we learning that the majority of immigrants being deported, disappeared, tortured, or otherwise harmed by Trump have no criminal record, let alone a violent one?
Undocumented immigrants rarely get arrested. The "migrant crime wave" is propaganda. The opposite is true:
Undocumented immigrants rarely get arrested. The "migrant crime wave" is propaganda. The opposite is true:
March 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Why are we learning that the majority of immigrants being deported, disappeared, tortured, or otherwise harmed by Trump have no criminal record, let alone a violent one?
Undocumented immigrants rarely get arrested. The "migrant crime wave" is propaganda. The opposite is true:
Undocumented immigrants rarely get arrested. The "migrant crime wave" is propaganda. The opposite is true:
Just one of many sources finding immigration isn't linked to crime, but the opposite.
"A robust body of research shows welcoming immigrants into American communities not only does not increase crime, but can actually strengthen public safety. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/sites/defaul...
"A robust body of research shows welcoming immigrants into American communities not only does not increase crime, but can actually strengthen public safety. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/sites/defaul...
March 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Just one of many sources finding immigration isn't linked to crime, but the opposite.
"A robust body of research shows welcoming immigrants into American communities not only does not increase crime, but can actually strengthen public safety. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/sites/defaul...
"A robust body of research shows welcoming immigrants into American communities not only does not increase crime, but can actually strengthen public safety. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/sites/defaul...
Although the National Institute of Justice has removed publications debunking the myth of undocumented crime, this clear statement of truth still leads another page I found through its search.
Didn't do a thorough enough scrape, I guess. nij.ojp.gov
Didn't do a thorough enough scrape, I guess. nij.ojp.gov
March 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Although the National Institute of Justice has removed publications debunking the myth of undocumented crime, this clear statement of truth still leads another page I found through its search.
Didn't do a thorough enough scrape, I guess. nij.ojp.gov
Didn't do a thorough enough scrape, I guess. nij.ojp.gov
Although the National Institute of Justice has removed publications debunking the myth of undocumented crime, I still found the following in their search results:
"Immigrants, including those w/o legal status, are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans."
"Immigrants, including those w/o legal status, are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans."
March 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Although the National Institute of Justice has removed publications debunking the myth of undocumented crime, I still found the following in their search results:
"Immigrants, including those w/o legal status, are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans."
"Immigrants, including those w/o legal status, are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans."
Wow. One of the key sources on *how immigration is not linked to more crime, but actually the opposite*-The National Institute of Justice-has removed all publications about "crime rates among undocumented immigrants."
They are: "Reviewing materials in accordance w/ Executive Orders."
Thread:
They are: "Reviewing materials in accordance w/ Executive Orders."
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March 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Wow. One of the key sources on *how immigration is not linked to more crime, but actually the opposite*-The National Institute of Justice-has removed all publications about "crime rates among undocumented immigrants."
They are: "Reviewing materials in accordance w/ Executive Orders."
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They are: "Reviewing materials in accordance w/ Executive Orders."
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Note: Whether noncitizens had criminal records or not, they shouldn’t be deported without due process, let alone to be tortured in most dangerous penal colony in the world.
Also yes, most now facing torture in the most dangerous prison in the world had no prior criminal record.
Also yes, most now facing torture in the most dangerous prison in the world had no prior criminal record.
March 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Note: Whether noncitizens had criminal records or not, they shouldn’t be deported without due process, let alone to be tortured in most dangerous penal colony in the world.
Also yes, most now facing torture in the most dangerous prison in the world had no prior criminal record.
Also yes, most now facing torture in the most dangerous prison in the world had no prior criminal record.
…Without you in politics ever again…
March 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
…Without you in politics ever again…
New report: “Undocumented immigrants paid a staggering $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022. That’s more than the tax contributions of some of the wealthiest corporations and individuals in the country.”
In exchange, state sponsored terror & torture.
In exchange, state sponsored terror & torture.
March 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
New report: “Undocumented immigrants paid a staggering $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022. That’s more than the tax contributions of some of the wealthiest corporations and individuals in the country.”
In exchange, state sponsored terror & torture.
In exchange, state sponsored terror & torture.
The violent white-washing, bigotry, & taxpayer waste. To bulldoze, jackhammer, slam metal poles into, raze & ultimately erase “Black Lives Matter” from a street in DC.
A simple statement calling for the end to the mass murder of Black people by police. Racist terror.
A simple statement calling for the end to the mass murder of Black people by police. Racist terror.
March 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The violent white-washing, bigotry, & taxpayer waste. To bulldoze, jackhammer, slam metal poles into, raze & ultimately erase “Black Lives Matter” from a street in DC.
A simple statement calling for the end to the mass murder of Black people by police. Racist terror.
A simple statement calling for the end to the mass murder of Black people by police. Racist terror.
34,000 already employed by NYPD. Before overtime, $11 billion in taxpayer funds. Largest police force in world.
Cuomo calling for 5000 more. Base starting salary alone: $300 million more.
Could instead fund violence interruption & summer youth employment in every NYC neighborhood for 5 years.
Cuomo calling for 5000 more. Base starting salary alone: $300 million more.
Could instead fund violence interruption & summer youth employment in every NYC neighborhood for 5 years.
March 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
34,000 already employed by NYPD. Before overtime, $11 billion in taxpayer funds. Largest police force in world.
Cuomo calling for 5000 more. Base starting salary alone: $300 million more.
Could instead fund violence interruption & summer youth employment in every NYC neighborhood for 5 years.
Cuomo calling for 5000 more. Base starting salary alone: $300 million more.
Could instead fund violence interruption & summer youth employment in every NYC neighborhood for 5 years.
Instead of conducting independent fact finding, the judge overseeing Eric Adams’ prosecution appointed outside counsel to argue instead for a clearly compromised DOJ. Who?
Paul Clement. George W. Bush’s lawyer while President. Hes argued some of the most despicable positions.
Paul Clement. George W. Bush’s lawyer while President. Hes argued some of the most despicable positions.
March 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Instead of conducting independent fact finding, the judge overseeing Eric Adams’ prosecution appointed outside counsel to argue instead for a clearly compromised DOJ. Who?
Paul Clement. George W. Bush’s lawyer while President. Hes argued some of the most despicable positions.
Paul Clement. George W. Bush’s lawyer while President. Hes argued some of the most despicable positions.
So what did the judge do when Trump’s DOJ brazenly asked him to sign off on a transparent quid quo pro? Well let’s start with he didn’t do, & what I others believe he should’ve done:
He didnt conduct his own fact finding.
He didnt conduct his own fact finding.
March 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
So what did the judge do when Trump’s DOJ brazenly asked him to sign off on a transparent quid quo pro? Well let’s start with he didn’t do, & what I others believe he should’ve done:
He didnt conduct his own fact finding.
He didnt conduct his own fact finding.
In Eric Adams’ case, the DOJ made the nearly unprecedented move to dismiss the case *w/ no reason cited.
Given Adams’ simultaneous move to obey Trump and thwart NYC’s sanctuary laws giving ICE the key to his city, it was clear that this move was a quid pro quo.
There’s more:
Given Adams’ simultaneous move to obey Trump and thwart NYC’s sanctuary laws giving ICE the key to his city, it was clear that this move was a quid pro quo.
There’s more:
March 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In Eric Adams’ case, the DOJ made the nearly unprecedented move to dismiss the case *w/ no reason cited.
Given Adams’ simultaneous move to obey Trump and thwart NYC’s sanctuary laws giving ICE the key to his city, it was clear that this move was a quid pro quo.
There’s more:
Given Adams’ simultaneous move to obey Trump and thwart NYC’s sanctuary laws giving ICE the key to his city, it was clear that this move was a quid pro quo.
There’s more:
I personally don’t think taxpayers should be on the hook to pay for their police departments to be a personal security service for Musk.
I think Musk should pay for his own, at least with all those extra billions he’s using his government position to steal from taxpayers.
I think Musk should pay for his own, at least with all those extra billions he’s using his government position to steal from taxpayers.
March 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I personally don’t think taxpayers should be on the hook to pay for their police departments to be a personal security service for Musk.
I think Musk should pay for his own, at least with all those extra billions he’s using his government position to steal from taxpayers.
I think Musk should pay for his own, at least with all those extra billions he’s using his government position to steal from taxpayers.
Please, please go.
February 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Please, please go.
Sage wisdom from two experienced legal aid attorneys. In any interaction with police or law enforcement, including ICE: “Shut the f*ck up.”
February 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Sage wisdom from two experienced legal aid attorneys. In any interaction with police or law enforcement, including ICE: “Shut the f*ck up.”
This is the guy who is manufacturing torture porn for the White House featuring the pain and anguish of immigrants being forcefully deported.
Billy McLaughlin. Formerly heading digital for the NRA.
Billy McLaughlin. Formerly heading digital for the NRA.
February 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is the guy who is manufacturing torture porn for the White House featuring the pain and anguish of immigrants being forcefully deported.
Billy McLaughlin. Formerly heading digital for the NRA.
Billy McLaughlin. Formerly heading digital for the NRA.
Is there anything more corrupt than the most corrupt mayor in history — Eric Adams — selling immigrants to the most corrupt President in history — Donald Trump — in exchange for Trump dropping corruption charges against him? Happy belated Valentine’s Day.
February 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Is there anything more corrupt than the most corrupt mayor in history — Eric Adams — selling immigrants to the most corrupt President in history — Donald Trump — in exchange for Trump dropping corruption charges against him? Happy belated Valentine’s Day.