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comte10065.bsky.social @comte10065.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Hope other States Governors including @governor.ny.gov will follow suit. Logical Public Health policy.
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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 01/12/2025
Every year since 1988, the United States has recognized World AIDS Day — until now. Why not? Maybe because the Trump administration doesn’t want to acknowledge that its foreign aid cuts led to nearly 150,000 deaths from AIDS, according to Boston University researchers. Shameful.
nytimes.com
Trump Administration Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
NEW: McCarthyism returns to immigration law, as @USCIS announces that it will begin screening applicants for immigration benefits for "Anti-America ideologies or activities." The term has no prior precedent in immigration law and its definition is entirely up to the Trump admin.
August 19, 2025 PA-2025-16
Policy Alert
SUBJECT: Clarifying Discretionary Factors in Certain Immigration Benefit Requests
Purpose
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating policy guidance in the USCIS
Policy Manual regarding the factors that officers may consider in certain benefit requests where an
exercise of discretion is required, including factors relating to aliens’ past requests for parole and
any involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations.
Background
For certain immigration benefit requests, such as adjustment of status, the alien bears the burden of
proof to demonstrate that a favorable exercise of discretion is warranted.1 For these benefit requests,
the discretionary analysis is a separate component of adjudicating the benefit request which occurs
after an officer determines whether all threshold eligibility requirements have been met. The act of
exercising discretion involves weighing positive and negative factors and considering the totality of
the circumstances in each case. There are various factors officers may consider when conducting a
discretionary analysis, including facts relating to an alien’s conduct, character, family ties,
immigration history, and any humanitarian concerns.
USCIS guidance provides that an alien’s compliance with immigration laws is a relevant factor when
determining if a favorable exercise of discretion is warranted. USCIS is updating the Policy Manual
to provide additional guidance for officers on the significant negative discretionary weight USCIS
assigns in circumstances where an alien has endorsed, promoted, supported, or otherwise espoused
the views of a terrorist organization or group, including those who support or promote anti-American
ideologies or activities, antisemitic terrorism, antisemitic terrorist organizations, and antisemitic
ideologies, in any case involving an exercise of discretion.2
In cases where the alien has engaged in such activities, USCIS will enforce all relevant …
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Last week, ICE arrested a six-year-old Queens public school student at her family's scheduled check-in. This morning, she was deported along with her mother. One of her siblings remains in detention. The cruelty of this federal administration knows no bounds.
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6-Year-Old NYC Elementary School Student and Her Mom Deported
The mother's 19-year-old son remains in ICE custody in New Jersey, while her distraught teenage minor is now in the care of her 21-year-old brother.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/07/2025
BREAKING: President Trump signed an executive order directing states to criminalize and institutionalize people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health disabilities.
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comte10065.bsky.social @comte10065.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
It is not. We're hanging out.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
“A Financial Times analysis of more than 350,000 posts on X related to the election, gathered since the snap poll was announced in March, revealed a network of co-ordinated accounts pushing content to boost Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and tarnish his counterpart, the Liberal’s Mark Carney.”
ft.com
Canadians bombarded with rightwing content on Musk’s X ahead of election
FT analysis finds network of social media accounts attacking Liberal leader Mark Carney
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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
18/19 yo Euro backpackers were detained in Honolulu. “It was a real jail. Metal doors, locked cells, cold air. And they made us do a full strip search. It was really cold. We had to undress completely, including bra and underwear, and even had to squat and spread… it was humiliating and scary.“
Please be careful - we were deported from the U.S. for just wanting to backpack
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I want to share what happened to me and my best friend last month when we tried to begin our backpacking trip in the U.S. Maybe it helps someone avoid the same nightmare.

We are 19 and 18 years old, from Europe, and we arrived in Honolulu from New Zealand, with the plan to explore the islands first, and then fly to the mainland after to explore California. We had booked only the first 2 nights in an Airbnb, just to be flexible with our plans - like we did in New Zealand, and like many backpackers do. We had the onward ticket to the next destination in Asia but didn't book domestic flights in the U.S. for the same reason.

At passport control they took us aside for “additional questions.” At first we didn’t think it was such a big thing, but then it became very intense. They were asking us why we didn’t book more nights or domestic flights, what our plans were, how we can afford to travel, and especially about work. We do sometimes small freelance jobs online (like translating or design stuff, for customers back in Germany and sometimes also Asia, not the U.S.), and we mentioned that - which was maybe the biggest mistake. It was also in the e-mails that they accessed.After a while they told us we are not allowed to enter the U.S., that we are “inadmissible.” They said we were trying to work illegally, which we didn’t. We had onwards tickets and just wanted to travel.

But they didn’t care. They took our phones, our passports, and put us in handcuffs - that moment was surreal. Like, you’re a tourist and now you’re treated like criminal. They wanted to send us back to Auckland on the next flight, but we asked to rebook our onwards tickets for the day after, so we could continue with our travels. They agreed but said that we will be detained for the night. We agreed, having no idea what to expect, thinking that we would maybe wait in the same room that they interviewed us. But no.

They drove us to the detention center in Honolulu. I think it was called FDC prison, close to the airport. It was a real jail. Metal doors, locked cells, cold air. And they made us do a full strip search. It was really cold. We had to undress completely, including bra and underwear, and even had to squat and spread… I don’t want to describe it in too much detail, but it was humiliating and scary. We were alone with a female officer, but still… you don’t expect that as a tourist.

After that they gave us green prison clothes and put us in a cell overnight with two other women - who were actually bragging to us about their cartel connections and implying that they were serious criminals. It felt like a movie, but not a nice one. Of course we didn't not sleep even for a minute. I'm not picky, but the food was another horror story.The next day they stripped us down again, we changed back into our clothes, and they took us straight to our plane - two officers returned our passports and escorted us to our seats as the door was about to close. Just like that. They also told us that if we want to come to the U.S. again, we cannot use a visa free system anymore.

So yeah… please be very careful if you plan to backpack in the U.S. Book all your accommodation in advance (even if you plan to change later). There are many fully refundable options - and we thought about it, but decided that it wouldn't be necessary. And don’t mention any remote work or freelancing and make sure to log out of any e-mails that could be used as evidence of it. And know that if something goes wrong, it’s not just “denied entry” - it’s jail, strip search, and total loss of control.

We are still totally shaken from it and feel like we did something wrong, even if we didn’t mean to. Just wanted to share, because I would have never imagined this could happen. My feeling is that backpacking culture isn’t understood or accepted at U.S. borders right now. Be careful!
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 16/04/2025
I'm concerned by reports of our immigrant neighbors receiving emails from the Trump Admin demanding they leave the U.S. Many are getting these messages by mistake, including U.S. citizens. Remember you have the right to speak to a lawyer if you have questions about your status.
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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 12/04/2025
Avelo will use 3 737-800s for ICE deportation flights, sparking an outcry from flight attendants and some travelers
washingtonpost.com
Small airline faces boycotts over deal to run deportation flights for ICE
Thousands have pledged to boycott Avelo Airlines over its new deal with Homeland Security.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
What could possibly go wrong? #corruption
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comte10065.bsky.social @comte10065.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Ces craintes et l'incertitude ambiante sont partagées par les immigrés qui travaillent dans le privé également. Comme moi. Même dans les bastions démocrates l'ensemble de la population immigrée est inquiète.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 05/04/2025
Video showed that before 15 aid workers were killed by Israeli forces, they had their emergency signal lights on, contradicting Israel’s claims.
nytimes.com
Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On
The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of the incident, which described the vehicles as “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency ...
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comte10065.bsky.social @comte10065.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Yes. Thousands will leave. Millions will not come. Free speech will be no more. Protesting will be no more. When they come to a cause or a person your care about it'll be too late. You're a selfish individual. Driving this country into the ground like the rest of them.
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Craig Sicknick @jan6risingvoice.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
It is quite telling when scientists and scholars start to flee their homes. It has historically been a pretty good indicator of a failing nation. www.npr.org/2025/03/29/n...
npr.org
Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding
American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17/03/2025
Breaking News: A midwife and an associate were charged with illegally performing abortions in Texas, in an apparent first since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
nytimes.com
Texas Midwife Charged in Abortion Case
The two arrests in greater Houston appear to be the first time abortion providers have been charged with violating abortion bans in their state since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.
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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
GOP lawmaker Justin Eichorn (R-MN) has been arrested on felony charges for soliciting sex from a teenage girl. He had previously spread claims that Democrats and LGBTQ people were trying to groom children.
minnesotareformer.com
GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested on suspicion of soliciting sex with a 16-year old girl • Minnesota Reformer
Eichorn’s arrest complicates efforts by Senate Republicans to expel DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell from the upper chamber.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 15/03/2025
If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.
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“You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”
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Julien Pain @julienpain.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
E. Musk a retweeté ce message, puis annulé son retweet face aux critiques. Qui peut encore défendre cette banalisation du nazisme, de la dictature et ce relativisme face aux horreurs de l’histoire ?
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/03/2025
MUST-WATCH: This is the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil from the perspective of his wife, who is 8 months pregnant. This is federal agents in plain clothes dragging a man from his home as punishment for his speech. @nyclu.org @ccrjustice.org @theimeu.bsky.social
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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
The Trump administration has deported a 10-year-old girl to Mexico who is a US citizen and is recovering from brain cancer. Her family was on their way to an emergency medical checkup when they were detained.
nbcnews.com
U.S. citizen child recovering from brain cancer deported to Mexico with undocumented parents
The Texas family was on their way to an emergency medical checkup, they said, when they were detained at an immigration checkpoint.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 11/03/2025
“If the state can deprive an individual of his freedom simply because of his politics, which is what appears to have happened [to Mahmoud Khalil], then no one is safe,” @adamserwer.bsky.social writes: theatln.tc/87FfKC8B
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ACLU @aclu.org · 10/03/2025
No one should be profiting off the detention of immigrants.
nytimes.com
Private Prisons Are Ramping Up Detention of Immigrants and Cashing In
The Trump administration is expected to use thousands more beds in these facilities as part of its mass deportation effort.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 11/03/2025
BREAKING: We and @nyclu.org are joining Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil's legal team after ICE unlawfully arrested and detained him in retaliation for his political views. We will see the Trump administration in court.
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comte10065.bsky.social @comte10065.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Thank you. I increased my monthly donation to ACLU to support the important work the organization is doing. I encourage everyone to do the same.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 08/03/2025
“Washington has become the court of Nero,” Senator Claude Malhuret declared before the French Parliament this week. His speech, whose dark urgency and stark rhetorical force made it a social-media sensation, has been translated and adapted by The Atlantic:
theatlantic.com
Trump Is Nero While Washington Burns
‘Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, because he will not defend you.’
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
French Senator Claude Malhuret: "Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine. (...) We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor" #3E #EndOligarchy
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
French Senator Claude Malhuret: "Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 05/03/2025
The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee told GOP lawmakers to stop having in-person town halls with constituents. The directive comes as Republican town halls have devolved into angry shouting matches across the U.S.
nytimes.com
Republican House Members Told to Stop Holding In-Person Town Halls
The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee told G.O.P. lawmakers that public confrontations with angry constituents could hurt them politically in the midterm elections.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
You can’t overstate the historic importance of today’s speech to both American and Canadian citizens by Canada’s Prime Minister. Please watch it and share it wherever you live, but especially if you’re in the United States. You need to know what Trump is doing, and why. youtu.be/wz_42pckM7w
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Watch Trudeau speak directly to Trump during blistering speech
YouTube video by CNN
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comte10065.bsky.social @comte10065.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Reminds me of Bradley Jackson [Reese Witherspoon] going to space and back with a tech-mogul in The Morning Show. Can we send all the tech bros with her and hope for the best?
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Hamed Aleaziz @haleaziz.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
UPDATE: Nearly 100 migrants, recently deported by the United States to Panama where they had been locked in a hotel, were loaded onto buses Tuesday night and moved to a detention camp on the outskirts of the jungle, several of the migrants said. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/w...
nytimes.com
Migrants Deported to Panama by Trump Administration Taken to Jungle Camp
The group of unauthorized migrants, which includes children, were bused to the camp late Tuesday night. “It looks like a zoo, there are fenced cages,” said one of the detainees, who have been denied a...
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comte10065.bsky.social @comte10065.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Thank you for fighting the good fight, AOC. You are precious in the political landscape right now. People still have rights. Immigrants have rights. Undocumented immigrants have rights. Even though they don't have billions of corrupted money to walk away freely.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
This is why you fight these cowards. The moment you stand up to them, they crumble. Homan has nothing. The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights. He can threaten me with jail and call names all he wants. He’s got nothing else.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17/02/2025
Law enforcement officials said investigators have found no evidence that the torture and killing of a transgender man whose remains were found in a field in upstate New York last week was a hate crime. nyti.ms/4i1VMTV
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Killing of Transgender Man Is Not Ruled a Hate Crime, Investigators Say
Law enforcement officials in upstate New York say that the torture and killing of Sam Norquist, 24, did not appear to be a hate crime.
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 17/02/2025
OSHA has repeatedly fined Elon Musk’s companies for serious safety violations. Granting him and his associates access to the agency’s files is an obvious conflict of interest, and would likely discourage workers from filing future complaints.
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What Will DOGE’s Moves on Government Agencies Mean for OSHA?
Unions took to the streets—and the courts—to try to keep Elon Musk’s initiative out of the Labor Department.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
They won’t ever learn will they
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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 15/02/2025
European friends: Do not accept lectures on democracy & freedom of speech from an Administration that denies the 2020 election results and is now suing & intimidating news outlets whose reporting they don’t like. Stand tall against right-wing extremism. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
nytimes.com
Vance and Musk Attack German Consensus on Nazis and Speech
Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk have challenged decades-long approaches to political extremism that were designed to prevent another Hitler.
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Hayden Clarkin @thetransitguy.com · 16/02/2025
Why are we literally firing national park rangers?! The National Park Service is an agency and national amenity with one of the highest approval ratings!
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Julien Pain @julienpain.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Paris will be Paris.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Adams must be removed. The city cannot sustain being governed for nearly a year by a Mayor who is being coerced by Trump admin in order to escape charges. This corruption poses a real threat to the people of the city. He should have resigned a while ago, but will not. So it’s time for him to go.
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