I can't believe the guy whose big optics move was to drive around to a bunch of gas stations while people blew whistles at him didn't work out.

Over 80,000 people joined us and our partners tonight because it's vital that we all know our First Amendment right to document and record ICE and other federal agents.

The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.” That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.

You know what my most extraordinary access has been? Being saved by Jesus Christ.

The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired

Two incidents tied to federal immigration enforcement at churches on opposite sides of the country are raising renewed questions about whether federal law is being applied consistently, or selectively, when religious worship is disrupted. The full story: lataco.com/border-patro... By Izzy Ramirez

If anyone was wondering which fossil fuel lobbyist called me a fake Christian.

I would perhaps agree if this was some sort of backroom deal reached between Democrats and the White House. But this happened because of the *organized efforts of the people of Minneapolis.* This is a massive win, a big blow to Miller's standing, and folks are just getting started.

All slides will be available on ACLU's website for anyone interested!

I hope the Obama alumni listserv calling me a fake Christian for going to Seminary instead of working for ICE is the end of that listserv. (Some replies have been the nicest messages I’ve ever received, but, others were… not.)

You know what state famously loves out-of-towners and has the mildest winters in the lower 48? That’s correct, Maine

"DHS has suspended Gregory Bovino’s access to his social media accounts effective immediately," CNN reports

Ugh, this is all my fault, I mistakenly added the editor from The Atlantic.

"he was supposed to go after the worst of the worst" this is a brain dead thing to say because it implies you took him at his word you fucking moron! 2 IL senate candidates have said this already in this debate

Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days. His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.

Theyre tired and letting their foot off the gas. Minnesota knows what that means: next line up

El Centro is especially quiet, but it should surprise no one that, as a proportion of migrant apprehensions, Bovino's El Centro Sector (hot pink columns) has consistently measured way more use-of-force incidents than other U.S.-Mexico Border Patrol sectors.

A++++ alt-texting

Glad you asked, the rank below “commander at large” is “forced retirement”

They are wounded and flailing. Press the advantage.

Feel free to RT this. Vetted by reliable community folks on the ground.

My friend who is a hospital chaplain in Maine recommended these two orgs: www.mainesolidarity.org and maineimmigrantrights.org.

Do Noem next

A brass band just turned up to play at the vigil

When they paraded through downtown Chicago last fall, I watched Bovino trip on the riverwalk and nearly eat shit right in front of me. Now I get to watch him eat shit in front of the entire country. Still work to do as long as Trump, Miller, Vance, Noem, Homan, et al are still around with power

Here's a link to some information, in case anyone, like me, needs it. www.traverseindivisible.org/resources/se...

I had a dream I got a job with the Mamdani administration and I'm RTing to see if it makes it come true 😂

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The things you have to explain to people on Bluesky dot com.

I’m absolutely in love with this polish color, and it was an instant buy for me. I’m calling this my birthday present to myself.

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Maine Needs is looking for supplies and donations for the people too scared to leave their house. They provide food with vetted volunteers. Maineneeds.org

Quick reminder that Lurie Children's Hospital said they stopped gender-affirming care to "protect their ability to care for all patients." Translation: We're sacrificing trans kids to protect our Medicare/Medicaid revenue streams.

My husband didn't know, so I'll repeat it here: Border Czar isn't a real job. Tom Homan has a fake job with a fake title. It also means that he wasn't confirmed by anyone in Congress. (Trump tried to confirm Homan in 1.0 but he failed bc Homan was too corrupt even pre-cava bag.)

I don't know about anybody else, but I think that whiny letter from all those Minnesota businesses coming out right after only one day of a general strike is something we should remember.

Civil Rights Key Figure I Should Have Learned About Sooner Of The Day: Ella Baker, the SCLC organizer who encouraged bottom up organizing, and whose motto was “strong people don’t need strong leaders” h/t @margaret.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

My inner rube can’t help but be surprised how many Republicans seem to hold the sincere stance that death squads publicly murdering women should be legal but doing it to men is a step too far.

I've been on the Greg Bovino diet plan (be too stressed to eat until I shrink down the size of Greg Bovino) and why is it that the one pair of jeans that still fits claims to be the same size as the four pairs that don't fit anymore? I need more jeans that fit but wtf size am I supposed to order?

FOUND IT! This is GOOD: They name an immigrant rights charity the money will go to if it doesn't go to his family. I assume a chunk will end up there.

...what is Alex Pretti's GoFundMe .... for? He doesn't have children. He had life insurance. I don't know that his dog needs a million dollars... I don't think anyone else killed by ICE had life insurance.

If I get deported or redacted by ICE all you Bluesky bitches better use my story for political purposes. Also news sites you have my permission to use this video. I am the owner and creator.

Everything they learned in Minnesota they’re applying in Maine from day one. They started off doing fast-moving snatch and grabs on the street, recording and using facial id on observers, and threatening observers directly. They’ll do it all where you live too.

A great thread of dogs enjoying the snow.

Only 20% of Americans are insane

This is fascinating. Not-my 4yo watches TV the same way I do, with it on in the background while he runs around doing other things. Six year olds sit still and actually watch TV?

ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives. We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.

God I love lawyers and book clubs. Mine just sent an email that of course they will have wine tomorrow. Which I guess means I should finish the book...