ATF leader Robert Cekada says many of these firearms were used by violent gang members to terrorize the Memphis community, & gangs used 3D-printed machine gun conversion devices to allow the rifles & handguns to be fired fully-auto.

As Trump forces every federal law enforcement leader to thank him & discuss their contributions to making Memphis safer, don't forget that Trump proposed $2.5 billion in cuts to the DOJ, including $545 million to FBI, $468 million to ATF, & $212 million to DEA. He doesn't care about public safety.

"I chuckle at the idea of traveling back in time and telling J. Edgar Hoover that his FBI will one day be writing public reports about flash mob shopliftings." @jeffasher.bsky.social

Glock pistol used in deadly shooting at Old Dominion University was illegally sold to shooter, a convicted felon under probation, by a man federal ATF agents knew was selling guns illegally. He previously received a "warning letter" & had to write an apology. It's time to enforce our gun laws

Today in America, a gunman attacked a university in Virginia and another gunman attacked a synagogue in Michigan. Both gunmen are dead, but communities will long be impacted Infuriating that our country refuses to take action to protect our schools & houses of worship.

Relieved to hear that no one appears to have been hurt in the attack at Michigan Synagogue. Sheriff Bouchard says synagogue security engaged the attacker in gunfire, who fled & not in custody.

Take Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" for instance. Republicans provided $150 billion more for the military, while at the same time taking food away from literal children and kicking 10 million people off their health insurance. That was a choice. They prioritized war at the expense of food and health.

Incredible season finale for HBOs Industry. For a season known for exceptional needle drops, 2 best this week involved Kit Harrington. Baltimore's own TURNSTILE & Gilbert & Sullivan. Love a show that feels like it was made for me.

"Yet, we should also not talk about New York City as a violent hellhole while ignoring the fact that being murdered in the small towns and rural counties of this country is now occurring at a higher rate" @crimeforecast.bsky.social crimeforecast.substack.com/p/is-violent...

It took Putin and Orban years to do what they’re doing.

Rep. Van Orden body checks his constituent, makes him hold his helmet as he escapes to the restroom, & falsely accuses him of being a paid protestor. Despicable

Some of the biggest conservative voices for crim legal reform are conservatives who have been to prison. Not just bc it made them see how bad our prisons are (tho they mostly went to lower-level facilities), but bc it forced them to see that most ppl there were not monsters, not diff from them.

Gov. Spanberger calls out the cruelty of Trump's ICE: "Every minute spent sowing fear is a minute not spent investigating murders, crimes against children, or the criminals defrauding seniors of their life savings."

When immigrants fear local police, crimes go unreported. Survivors stay silent. Communities become less safe—not more. Trump's attempts to scapegoat immigrant communities is not new. And it is dangerous. It divides neighbors and distracts from real solutions that actually make communities safer.

Trump takes credit for lower crime rates in Washington, DC after sending federal troops last year. Fact check: Since peaking in 2023, D.C. violent crime fell in 2024, before Trump took office, and has continued to fall at similar rates before and after federal intervention.

Interesting point by @mkraju.bsky.social: "No Dems stand up when Trump calls for members to stand if they believe it's their 'first duty' to protect American citizens, 'not illegal aliens." He adds, "This moment is made for a GOP attack ad"

FACT CHECK: Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill made devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, while at the same nearly tripling ICE’s budget. https://ampr.gs/4aAyPXd

Wish Trump would stop screaming at us.

Trump mentioned the 2025 murder rate being at the lowest level in 125 years. While we don’t have final numbers, there’s a good chance this is true. But Trump doesn't deserve credit. A 🧵

we are close to go time, and the man who tried to end democracy and whose admin is executing citizens and noncitizens alike is set to talk for perhaps two or more hours. i have prepped many, many graphs that feel pointless because what does lying about the budget matter when he's executing people?

From Trump's prepared remarks: “Above all, unleashing America’s promise requires keeping our communities safe. We have made incredible strides—yet dangerous repeat offenders continue to be released by pro-crime politicians again & again.” 1st half is fine, but who is pro-crime besides Trump?

I don't know if people are following this story, but it's wild. Anthropic said they don't want their tech used for surveillance or weapons, and the DOD is threatening to cancel their contract and defacto blacklist them as a "supply chain risk" unless they jettison their ethical policies.

Trump seems nervous about Gov. Spanberger delivering Dems' SOTU response tonight. WH is accusing her of supporting "soft-on-crime policies," saying she "undermines law enforcement at every turn." Then why did Virginia’s largest police organization unanimously endorse her last year for Governor?

At @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social, CCJ President and CEO @abgelb.bsky.social and member @dralexpiquero.bsky.social count down their top 5 crime and justice stories of the past year. ⬇️

What role did the Federal intervention play in DC's violent crime trend? Now that we have data through December from the FBI (more reliable than the public portal), it looks very much like a continuation of the pre-existing trend rather than a change.

link.springer.com/collections/... Researchers studying political violence, please consider submitting your manuscripts for a special edition of Injury Epidemiology focusing on political violence. Injury Epi publishes many studies on violence and its prevention including political violence.

We should not fund a Department of Homeland Security that terrorizes children and forces them to spend their dying days trying to see their father one last time.

Gun violence continued to drop significantly in 2025, but there's more work to do. I'm joining @thetrace.org on Feb. 18 to discuss what's working and what comes next. thetr.ac/hO8b4

Across the country, state and local officers are required to wear uniforms that include agency or personal identifiers and are restricted from wearing face coverings—ICE officers should be held to the same standards of transparent and accountable policing. https://ampr.gs/4tBh7u4

nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up

The “TikTok-pilled Gen Zers” queueing for the expensive grocery store in Manhattan are likely not the same individuals who will struggle to purchase property. Hope this helps

BREAKING: The SAVE Act is once again up for a vote tomorrow—it's not a voter ID bill, it's a show-your-papers mandate.

Gun Owners of America is lobbying Congress to pass the SAVE Act, which would require a majority of Americans to show a passport to register to vote. But GOA opposes any law that requires showing a drivers license to buy a gun. These are not serious people.

We can reduce crime without resorting to failed tough-on-crime policies of the past. We've done it in Baltimore

Always a good day when I can bring my mayor to work. Brandon Scott has made Baltimore a safer & better place

Crime is falling in communities across the country because we know what strategies work. It's time for the federal government to stop the fear-mongering and invest in proven solutions. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/delivering-accountability-a-plan-to-stop-crime-in-our-communities/

Masked law enforcement is NOT normal—and we're fighting back with legislation that puts transparency first.

Balko compares secret memo authorizing immigration to enter homes w/o a warrant to “writs of assistance” issued by British crown. "If the Fourth Amendment permits the government to tear down your door with nothing more than an administrative warrant, the Fourth Amendment doesn’t exist."

Explosive WaPo article Since July, DHS has fired shots at 16 people; has hit 10 , including 4 US citizens. 10 victims charged, but 4 cases later dismissed. No agents charged. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

FBI Field leader to NYT: "I remember praying that we didn’t have a terrorist attack, mass shooting or cyberattack slip through the cracks because my agents, who were highly trained to protect against such threats, were assigned to immigration enforcement."

Latest NRA in Disarray development: NRA is suing its own NRA Foundation, run by mostly former NRA board members allied w/ previous corrupt leadership. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Thank you for decades of leadership on gun violence prevention and for uplifting educator voices and @teachersunify.bsky.social! Proud to work alongside you. Here’s to a safe 2026! ☮️📓📚❤️‍🩹

Rhode Island neverending press conference being preempted by Boston press conference by same suspect for both Brown & MIT professor shooting in Brookline

Col. Darnell Weaver, RI State Police: Criminal investigations are grounded in evidence, not speculation or online commentary. The endless barrage of misinformation, disinformation, rumors, leaks, & clickbait were not helpful in this investigation....

Brown University shooter found dead in Salem, NH. Reports are he used different license plates and other efforts to avoid being tracked. Car linked with MIT professor killing & license plate reader provided lead to storage unit in NH town

Fox News is reporting that the Brown University shooter has died of self-inflicted wounds. However, no official confirmation yet. Other outlets are showing more caution. As we've once again been reminded during this manhunt - getting it right is more important than being first.

Three hoodies for $24? It's great that the Keith Haring Foundation owns his licensing, but just bc you're a nonprofit doesn't mean you have to give it away

Ravens starting to look like the team I thought was going all the way at beginning of season. Defense on 🔥

In response to Brown University shooting Trump says "things can happen" Disgusting. He's directing the DOJ to undo gun regulations, making these tragedies more likely to occur. www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...