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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We've got the right to choose it There ain't no way we're losing This is our life, this is our song We'll fight the powers that be just Don't pick our destiny, 'cause You don't know us, you don't belong We're not gonna take it No, we ain't gonna take it! We're not gonna take it anymore That works.

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Your work is all-American and your play is pure Jersey! On L.I. we basically only had Dee Snider with Twisted Sister. 🥳 LoL I’m good with that, though, too. LoL “We’re Not Gonna Take It!”

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Ashley DeAzevedo @afuashley.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Bruce Springsteen has literally been the soundtrack to my entire life. Let me explain. 🧵 My mom was 8 months pregnant with me when my aunt took her to the Born in the USA Tour. A few weeks later, I was born prematurely. Some say I was just too excited to see The Boss. 🎸 😉

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Follow. Push! And PULL!! Let’s get relief for Americans and our families, for a CHANGE!!

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Breaking families apart or forcing abroad has been ongoing for decades. I was forced abroad 15 years ago to keep my mixed-status family together, as much as was possible. The country is not even the one we were rejected by. It’s WORSE. It’s GOT to be fixed! www.americanfamiliesunited.org

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American Families United

American Families United is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization representing U.S. citizens and their spouses and children, the highest priority for legal immigration, in advancing immigration solution...

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Folks we have an urgent call to action here in NJ. We are waiting for Governor Murphy to sign three immigrant protection acts in the final days of his term that have already passed the assembly and Senate. URGENT ACTION CALL from immigration advocacy groups here:

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Text sent. From Canada! LoL (Mixed-status US citizen spouse in exile here. 👋🏻)

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juliemoreno_ @juliemoreno.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

If I can’t live in my own country, with my spouse and without torment, then I do not live in a free country. open.substack.com/pub/juliemor...

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If I can’t live in my own country, with my spouse and without torment, then I do not live in a free country.

Trading one trauma for another...

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Eileen Clancy 🧿 @clancyny.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Solid story of the forced break-up of an American family. In 1970s, we started to hear about "broken families." We were told it was bad for kids not to have a Dad at home. The culprit then was divorce and feminism. In 2020s, the U.S. govt intentionally breaks families. 5 minutes worth watching.

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

The same year that this man was placed in detention for 2 years, (2013), is the year that the American Families United Act was first introduced. This legislation will provide relief for this American family and it’s imperative it get passed. NOW!! #hr2366

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Honoring family values requires honoring the American family. This is horrendous and it has GOT to change!!

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Ashley DeAzevedo @afuashley.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

These immigration raids are separating families, not actually keeping people safe. Read Rep. Tom Suozzi's important article in the New York Times for an important perspective on what's happening with immigration enforcement right now. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/o...

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Opinion | We Should Be Cracking Down on the Cartels, Not Chicago

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Ashley DeAzevedo @afuashley.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

This is what our families at American Families United are going through. Listen to Julie’s story here with @austinkocher.com. Live Discussion: US Citizens Separated from Spouses w/ Julie Moreno austinkocher.substack.com/p/live-discu...

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Live Discussion: US Citizens Separated from Spouses w/ Julie Moreno

On Substack Live yesterday, I spoke with Julie Moreno, a U.S. citizen from New Jersey who made the gut-wrenching decision to help her husband of nine years self-deport to Mexico.

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

There’s nothing that benefits the country, AT ALL, by separating Americans’ families that are not doing anything wrong! How is it that an immigrant spouse of a U.S. citizen is unable to have a path to remaining in the country, to take care of their family? It’s WRONG for the country and our values!

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Will you please mandate that the Rockies stop sucking? 🙏🏼 LoL

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

If Fox News would attend, they could ask questions and get REAL answers about how “Immigration is hurting Americans”… It cuts to the core, for some American citizens. Right to the core of our values. FAMILY values! Have a listen You may be shocked! open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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LIVE SOON: Live Discussion: US Citizens Separated from Spouses w/ Julie Moreno

Starting Oct 17 at 3:00 PM EDT

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

It’s always been a march, for them, but Obama set their friggin’’ hair on fire!! Here’s hoping they run themselves off a cliff! 🙏🏼

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

My question; Who the fuck in their pastiest could ever adore the Orange pap, with no abandon of dignity, any more than his mum…? 😐

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

How many chairs will be empty at tables this coming season? Can you imagine an abuelo who will spend Thanksgiving on a cement floor? To “pay his dues” to a country that he’s helped feed for a generation? In many cases there are U.S. citizens’ spouses who are “the prey”… Who are WE?? 🪞

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Ashley DeAzevedo @afuashley.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

ICYMI: Jenni, one of AFU's beloved members, was forced to say goodbye to her best friend and husband of 17 years yesterday. This is NOT okay. The family courageously chose to share their story publicly, so please do YOUR part to share this with people in your lives. 🧵 below

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I know! I’m flabbergasted at the dynamics where I was clawing to try and get back with my family, and now? Omg! It’s an ugly view, from here, let me tell you! We still have innocent American families being raked over coals. Some are leaving/separating to keep from being human capital for GEO et al.

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Yes! In all cases! LoL It’s still a problem, but this political cycle really lets us stand out as the “Sanes” against the “Crazies”! Even MTG has come to a clarity moment…🤷🏻‍♂️

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Austin Kocher, PhD @austinkocher.com · 14/10/2025

Congress’s inaction and this administration’s cruelty separated this family today. Great job America. 🇺🇸

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Americans’ families are NOT human capital for detention and transportation corporations, yet they’re targeted as such. Immoral? I’d say!! Who else will speak for the 1.4 million OTHER US citizens who are facing similar threats? This is NOT an isolated anecdote…! bsky.app/profile/afua...

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

For crying out loud! When simply going to work has the danger of an American family’s devoted immigrant father being branded a criminal; it’s NOT about “American democracy”. Where’s American DECENCY!? The govt is targeting our families as human capital for detention corps! bsky.app/profile/afua...

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

And do you also realize your FEDERAL legislature is decimating NC’s families and communities by having them flee, to prevent a family member from being used as human capital for corporate detention and transportation corporations?!! These are not the only ones of NC’s own! bsky.app/profile/afua...

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Long term families of US citizens are being driven away for NO benefit to our country. In fact, it’s a huge LOSS! Using Americans’ family members as human capital to feed a corporate detention production is disgusting, immoral, and un-American in my opinion! Yours? bsky.app/profile/afua...

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

America’s families are being torn asunder, across the country. Here’s what’s happening in a neighborhood near you. NOT good for the country There are others. We need voice to stop the nonsense!! bsky.app/profile/afua...

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We cannot leave ANY American family behind. 🙏🏼Peace🙏🏼Courage🙏🏼Strength🙏🏼 Senseless harm being done to our country’s families by forcing this!!

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

America must look in the mirror and know who is not coming to the family Thanksgiving table this season. We’ve GOT to do better than this. It’s an atrocity!!

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Austin Kocher, PhD @austinkocher.com · 13/10/2025

I’m tired of the President & VP referring to everything they don’t like as “radical left.” There’s no radical left w/ any power in the US, liberals & conservatives both made sure of that. People are holding the admin accountable to facts, but that’s not radical or left. That’s called “reality.”

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Austin Kocher, PhD @austinkocher.com · 11/10/2025

I agree with Marjorie Taylor Greene, mass deportation is bad for our economy, bad for families, and bad for our country.

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Austin Kocher, PhD @austinkocher.com · 10/10/2025

Looks like this one’s making the rounds again.

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Ashley DeAzevedo @afuashley.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S Citizen Julie Moreno Returned to the United States Today, Preparing for Years of Separation from Her Husband Now in Mexico Full press release below.

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Ashley DeAzevedo @afuashley.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

I've never seen anything like this in the history of American Families United. 💔 Please read this heartbreaking story of one of our deeply loved members and leaders, Julie Moreno, who just landed back in New Jersey this afternoon from a trip to Mexico. Here's her story... 🧵 (Then please amplify.)

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Tell me again why we don’t want loving and devoted families producing American greatness? What’s the deal? Forcing the absolute BEST American values abroad, to conserve…WHAT? Exactly??! Can’t help but feel déjà vu. Our family experienced similar circumstances over our entire 23 yr marriage. WHEN?

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Ashley DeAzevedo @afuashley.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Julie Moreno returned from Mexico today after spending the past week helping her husband, Nef, relocate to Mexico rather than live in constant fear of arrest, prolonged detention, and forced deportation.

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Seems like the most valuable “capital” in current times are the humans who are being rode herd on, in order to bring them to the “processing plants”, for “export actions”. Local “law enforcement” is feeding at the trough. Housing and transport svces will be pumping the economy instead of tourists.

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

When trump is too low energy to be Miller’s puppet, Miller has to step out from behind the scenes to say it himself.

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Traumatic arrest and detention would be shocking, to say the least. The slow-walk torture on families has been ongoing, for decades, for mixed-status families. There are hundreds of thousands of US citizen kids abroad. Having been ripped from their American roots. Our son is one of them.

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

“…go down this hallway!…” “Umm…nope! Ima go up these stairs…!” 🤨

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

When I think of ‘family values’, it’s not in my mind to think of a child brought into this world is ‘deserving’ of pain and misery at the hands of mine, nor ANY government!!

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Because nothing says “family values” any better than having a child who is alive, suffer in misery…😐

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

This is the crux of the U.S. immigration problem, in that most people are unaware of how close the problem is to themselves and how their community is suffering, because of it. This changes the field from the Pandora’s box of fear; into a Cornucopia of awareness. There are stories to hear; to ACT!

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Ummm…wouldn’t it be “interesting” to analyze law enforcement’s tattoos and discover a percentage who might “fit certain profiles”…? 😐

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Ashley DeAzevedo @afuashley.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

What are mixed-status families, and how do they navigate the healthcare system, educational system, and legal system? A new article by Lawyer Monthly digs into the details... 🧵

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Ashley DeAzevedo @afuashley.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Press Release: AFU Executive Director to Speak at Virtual Event on Mixed-Status Family Separation Crisis. Free public event will highlight stories of U.S. citizens in mixed-status relationships facing family separation due to our outdated immigration laws. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Ed Markowitz @edmarkowitz.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Remember when “they” said they were going after the criminals. (Good! WHO wants criminals!!??) “They” were lying.

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