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"Two clients Lawyer Eric Lee visited last week, a boy and a girl who are twins, turned 5 in the detention center....The twin 5-year-olds, and their family members who are 9, 16, and 18, have been there for an appalling eight months."
Why a Scared 5-Year-Old Boy Shook Our National Conscience
What the image of Liam Ramos, grabbed in Minnesota and thrown in detention in Texas, means for our democracy.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM
"Two clients Lawyer Eric Lee visited last week, a boy and a girl who are twins, turned 5 in the detention center....The twin 5-year-olds, and their family members who are 9, 16, and 18, have been there for an appalling eight months."
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“It’s just weird to see a toddler in a pink onesie getting their eyes washed out from tear gas, you know?”
New — I spoke to eight people who were present at the ICE protest on Saturday in Portland, Oregon when federal agents deployed tear gas and rubber bullets into a crowd of families, children, elderly and disabled people, and their pets.
These are their stories:
These are their stories:
What it's like to see ICE tear gas kids
Attendees at a Portland, OR protest describe a vicious, unprovoked and sudden attack
www.thehandbasket.co
February 3, 2026 at 2:08 AM
“It’s just weird to see a toddler in a pink onesie getting their eyes washed out from tear gas, you know?”
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Trump’s campaign of retribution is costing our small businesses their livelihoods and doing long-term damage to Minnesota’s economy.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-ic...
www.startribune.com/minnesota-ic...
The ICE surge has disrupted business. Minnesota’s top economic official is ‘very concerned.’
In an interview, DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek spoke at length about how ICE is affecting businesses and making the job of growing the state’s economy more difficult.
www.startribune.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Trump’s campaign of retribution is costing our small businesses their livelihoods and doing long-term damage to Minnesota’s economy.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-ic...
www.startribune.com/minnesota-ic...
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If true, this could explain a lot: Epstein’s mysterious money; the wire transactions to former Soviet states; Trump’s submissiveness around Putin.
Epstein's sex empire was 'KGB honeytrap'
The release of more than three million new documents relating to the late sex offender gives credence to claims made by senior security officials: that Epstein was working on behalf of Moscow.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 12:26 AM
If true, this could explain a lot: Epstein’s mysterious money; the wire transactions to former Soviet states; Trump’s submissiveness around Putin.
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Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017 and now wants $10 billion because a leaker pointed that out www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
Trump Lawsuit Against IRS Puts Him on Both Sides of the Same Case
President Trump’s lawsuit against the government that he runs presents a mind-bending minefield of conflicts that could end with his appointees approving a federal payout to him.
www.wsj.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017 and now wants $10 billion because a leaker pointed that out www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
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If you're a US citizen, you'll be free to go after agents briefly break your windows, beat the shit out of you, and leave you lying concussed in the street
4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says - Salem Reporter
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the repor...
www.salemreporter.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:48 PM
If you're a US citizen, you'll be free to go after agents briefly break your windows, beat the shit out of you, and leave you lying concussed in the street
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4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says - Salem Reporter
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the repor...
www.salemreporter.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:47 PM
4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
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It’s entirely legal to record LE officers from your car. So they’re brazenly, illegally terrorizing this woman for exercising her constitutional rights.
Yet we know that none of these officers be held accountable. We know this administration encourages this behavior.
This is police state stuff.
Yet we know that none of these officers be held accountable. We know this administration encourages this behavior.
This is police state stuff.
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 6:43 PM
It’s entirely legal to record LE officers from your car. So they’re brazenly, illegally terrorizing this woman for exercising her constitutional rights.
Yet we know that none of these officers be held accountable. We know this administration encourages this behavior.
This is police state stuff.
Yet we know that none of these officers be held accountable. We know this administration encourages this behavior.
This is police state stuff.
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There is something deeply broken in this country when the Department of Justice is arresting journalists but letting pedophiles run free.
January 31, 2026 at 6:48 PM
There is something deeply broken in this country when the Department of Justice is arresting journalists but letting pedophiles run free.
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A rape allegation against the president involving a 13-year-old girl was part of an explosive new tranche of documents released regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Woman Told FBI Trump Abused Her at 13, Epstein Files Reveal
A jaw-dropping series of claims are made in pages of FBI documents, which the White House say are “false.”
trib.al
January 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
A rape allegation against the president involving a 13-year-old girl was part of an explosive new tranche of documents released regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
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Absolutely disgusting.
January 30, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Absolutely disgusting.
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Trump's IRS lawsuit is demanding $10 billion from taxpayers.
$10 billion would pay for 4 months of ACA tax credits for millions who can't afford health care—because of him.
In Trump's ideal world, you make him richer.
While he makes you sicker and poorer.
$10 billion would pay for 4 months of ACA tax credits for millions who can't afford health care—because of him.
In Trump's ideal world, you make him richer.
While he makes you sicker and poorer.
January 30, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Trump's IRS lawsuit is demanding $10 billion from taxpayers.
$10 billion would pay for 4 months of ACA tax credits for millions who can't afford health care—because of him.
In Trump's ideal world, you make him richer.
While he makes you sicker and poorer.
$10 billion would pay for 4 months of ACA tax credits for millions who can't afford health care—because of him.
In Trump's ideal world, you make him richer.
While he makes you sicker and poorer.
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every free state should do this
California's Evidence Bank For ICE Crimes
open.substack.com/pub/brianbeu...
California's Evidence Bank For ICE Crimes
open.substack.com/pub/brianbeu...
California's Evidence Bank For ICE Crimes
A model for the next Minneapolis, from Attorney General Rob Bonta.
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
every free state should do this
California's Evidence Bank For ICE Crimes
open.substack.com/pub/brianbeu...
California's Evidence Bank For ICE Crimes
open.substack.com/pub/brianbeu...
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Last week, a federal magistrate judge declined to sign off on an arrest warrant for Don Lemon, saying there was insufficient evidence.
DOJ arrested Lemon anyway last night, part of its escalating attacks on the First Amendment.
DOJ arrested Lemon anyway last night, part of its escalating attacks on the First Amendment.
Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested on charges connected to Minnesota church protest
Lemon’s lawyer said he was taken into custody after attending protest in which demonstrators disrupted a church service earlier in January
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Last week, a federal magistrate judge declined to sign off on an arrest warrant for Don Lemon, saying there was insufficient evidence.
DOJ arrested Lemon anyway last night, part of its escalating attacks on the First Amendment.
DOJ arrested Lemon anyway last night, part of its escalating attacks on the First Amendment.
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Arresting journalists doing their jobs, sending the DNI to raid election offices in GA, unleashing fed agents that kill Americans & then cover it up.
Trump’s authoritarian takeover is quickening. We must respond like the people of Minneapolis —peacefully but with fierce urgency.
Trump’s authoritarian takeover is quickening. We must respond like the people of Minneapolis —peacefully but with fierce urgency.
Don Lemon arrested over Minnesota church protest after judge previously rejected charge
The chief federal judge in Minneapolis said he saw no probable cause to arrest the longtime journalist.
www.politico.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Arresting journalists doing their jobs, sending the DNI to raid election offices in GA, unleashing fed agents that kill Americans & then cover it up.
Trump’s authoritarian takeover is quickening. We must respond like the people of Minneapolis —peacefully but with fierce urgency.
Trump’s authoritarian takeover is quickening. We must respond like the people of Minneapolis —peacefully but with fierce urgency.
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"Retired Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden, who led both the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency and is a former senior ODNI leader, called Gabbard’s appearance in Georgia 'unbelievable.'
“'She has no responsibility for that, at all,' Hayden said."
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“'She has no responsibility for that, at all,' Hayden said."
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Tulsi Gabbard’s appearance at Fulton County FBI raid raises questions
Lawmakers called for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to explain the presence of the nation’s top spy at a domestic law enforcement action in Georgia.
wapo.st
January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
"Retired Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden, who led both the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency and is a former senior ODNI leader, called Gabbard’s appearance in Georgia 'unbelievable.'
“'She has no responsibility for that, at all,' Hayden said."
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“'She has no responsibility for that, at all,' Hayden said."
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“Unfortunately, Liam’s health is not doing great right now,” said the superintendent for Liam’s Columbia Heights Public Schools District. “He’s been ill. I’ve been told he has a fever. So I’m very, very concerned about his well-being in that facility.” people.com/liam-conejo-...
5-Year-Old Minnesota Boy Fell 'Ill' and 'Is Not Doing Great' in ICE Detention: 'He's Been Depressed and Sad'
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old Minnesota boy whose encounter with ICE went viral earlier this month, is 'ill' with a fever and 'not doing great' in the Texas detention center where he and his fathe...
people.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM
“Unfortunately, Liam’s health is not doing great right now,” said the superintendent for Liam’s Columbia Heights Public Schools District. “He’s been ill. I’ve been told he has a fever. So I’m very, very concerned about his well-being in that facility.” people.com/liam-conejo-...
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"We don’t have to choose between open borders and whatever the hell this is." @wsj.com op-ed by @governorwalz.mn.gov. It's a fact check and a myth-buster and needs to be read across the political spectrum. Gift link 🎁
www.wsj.com/opinion/tim-...
www.wsj.com/opinion/tim-...
Opinion | Tim Walz: The Un-American Assault on Minnesota
Federal officials are lying. My state’s Corrections Department honors all immigration detainers.
www.wsj.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:44 AM
"We don’t have to choose between open borders and whatever the hell this is." @wsj.com op-ed by @governorwalz.mn.gov. It's a fact check and a myth-buster and needs to be read across the political spectrum. Gift link 🎁
www.wsj.com/opinion/tim-...
www.wsj.com/opinion/tim-...
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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
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Scrolling through the photos of Pam Bondi's "Minnesota rioters," it's just hero after hero. Every photo includes a cowardly DHS agent with their back to the camera.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
January 28, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Scrolling through the photos of Pam Bondi's "Minnesota rioters," it's just hero after hero. Every photo includes a cowardly DHS agent with their back to the camera.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
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Here’s another great one from Billy Bragg. Glad to see he’s returned to his roots. This reminds me of the first time I saw him perform at a 50-seat cafe in Northampton, MA in 1986. Same energy.
Now where’s that famous Minnesotan Bob Dylan? Can Timothée Chalamet pen a song of Bob won’t?🤔
Now where’s that famous Minnesotan Bob Dylan? Can Timothée Chalamet pen a song of Bob won’t?🤔
January 28, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Here’s another great one from Billy Bragg. Glad to see he’s returned to his roots. This reminds me of the first time I saw him perform at a 50-seat cafe in Northampton, MA in 1986. Same energy.
Now where’s that famous Minnesotan Bob Dylan? Can Timothée Chalamet pen a song of Bob won’t?🤔
Now where’s that famous Minnesotan Bob Dylan? Can Timothée Chalamet pen a song of Bob won’t?🤔