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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

She was granted withholding of removal from India *decades* ago, and had been living and working legally (including for the U.S. government!) ever since. But with third country removals now a real option, TSA shared her data with ICE and they arrested her at the airport on her way to a job.

ast month, Meenu Batra, 53, who has lived in the South Texas border colonia of Laguna Heights since 2002, was on her way to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to work another case. She’s been a court interpreter for over 20 years, the only one licensed in Texas for Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu. Her language skills are requested nationwide, where she’s contracted to help people making their way through the immigration court system, just as she did for herself 35 years ago when she immigrated from India to New Jersey before settling in Texas.

She planned to meet with her adult children in Austin after the Wisconsin trip, the only difference she foresaw in an otherwise typical trip. Her routine for years included flying from either Harlingen or Brownsville to far-flung parts of the country where South Asian immigrants needed language access. For this trip, the flight was out of Harlingen.

But, around 5 p.m. on March 17, Batra was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after passing through security at Harlingen International Airport. In a sworn deposition that was filed as part of a petition for habeas corpus—a legal request to be released on the grounds that the detention is unlawful—Batra said the people who arrested her did not have visible badges nor were they wearing uniforms. One of those agents had asked Batra if she knew she was in the country illegally and that she had a deportation order. She replied that her work authorization status, which she applied for regularly after being granted a legal status called withholding of removal by a New Jersey immigration judge decades ago, was good for another four years.

“That doesn’t mean you can be here forever,” the agent replied. Two more plainclothes agents would join the two that detained her, bringing her down the escalator and to the front of the airport.

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Now do you believe me when I tell you the ocean has absorbed ~30% of the carbon dioxide we’ve emitted? 🩵 And that it has absorbed 90%+ of the heat trapped by greenhouse gasses? 🩵

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 13/04/2026

There also isn't a single trans person in prison in Northern Ireland.

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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Ireland's Ancient Animals, for which at least some evidence was found to suggest they once roamed this island, even if only for a while. Some might even make a comeback! Featuring the Irish elk, bear, lynx, great auk, wild boar, & wolf. #SpéirGhorm #SciArt Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...

Semi-cartoony greyscale drawing of some of Ireland's ancient wildlife described above, in front of a Celtic knotwork tree design.

#SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland #Rewild #Rewilding #Art #SciArt #Cartoon

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

For Earps 10th birthday if you want to relive some convention magic, here you go Earper friends 😘🫶

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

This is an actual post. This is not funny. This is beyond desperate. This is a deeply unwell man who doesn’t belong anywhere near the levers of power. Every member of his cabinet and Congress is complicit in not demanding his removal now.

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Food tours are one of our favourite ways to experience a new place, and this one in Cape Town was such a highlight. 🇿🇦 From Bo Kaap and Cape Malay dishes to rooibos tea, chocolate tasting and wine (the Pinotage 👀) I’ve shared everything we ate, plus accessibility notes too 💛 shorturl.at/lySbe

Cape Town food tour review
What we ate and accessibility tips
A collage of 4 dishes from the tour featuring a tasting plate, a photo of wine glasses, milk tart and chocolate tasting. There’s a link box at the bottom linking to the blog website thespooniechef.com

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Emily Andras @emandras.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy ten years to the woman, the cast, the job, the people, the fans, the what was possible, and the what was necessary; the adventure, and the family (same, same) that changed my life. What a privilege. What a ride. Wherever you are/whoever you are now: Keep going. Keep fighting. ❤️ #WynonnaEarp

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Morgan Scare-ett @morganjarrett.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

The show #WynonnaEarp did a lot of filming in Didsbury. #Earpers - fans of the show with a large queer/trans base - supported the town with visits and money. Didsbury officials even encouraged an official fan event. And what did Didsbury turn around and do? They said, “Fuck them.” Fuck Didsbury.

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Emily Andras @emandras.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

They sure didn’t mind taking marginalized money. They begged for it. #WynonnaEarp

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

So I've got an appointment with a Neurology consultant on Monday after 5 years on a waitlist...fully prepared to be gaslit, not listened to and relive my trauma of all the misdiagnosis and recall stuff again. :(

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Ruth Pearce @notrightruth.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

From Instagram - today the Dyke Project shut down NHS England HQ to protest the politically motivated ban on trans youth healthcare.

Photo of protest. A security guard stands on a banner reading Silence = Death, HRT saves lives. A protester lying on the floor holds up a placard that says, 48% of trans people have attempted suicide.

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NakedPastor @nakedpastor.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Zero days where Jesus has been used to promote hate.

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

how are we only 20 days into January and the new year 🫠

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Earp Fiction Addiction @efapodcast.com · 20/01/2026

Looking for something to distract you from The Horrors? Do you enjoy listening to spoken words and then writing them down? Are you a fan of fanfiction? Then do we have an opportunity for you!! We having an opening on our transcriber team! Please DM us if interested! #Earpers #Fanfic #WynonnaEarp

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kermit the frog is using a typewriter in a messy room .

ALT: kermit the frog is using a typewriter in a messy room .

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

I make this rocket pesto when the fridge is full of greens and my energy is low. Five minutes, one piece of equipment, and it gives you something useful for the rest of the week. Sharp, peppery, and full of flavour. Full recipe on the blog 🌱 thespooniechef.com/rocket-pesto/

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Rocket Pesto (Peppery, Bold & Ready in 5 Minutes) | The Spoonie Chef | Easy, Accessible Comfort Food for All

Peppery homemade rocket pesto made with toasted pine nuts, parmesan, lemon, and olive oil. An easy rocket pesto ready in 10 minutes.

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Emily Andras @emandras.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Feeling so lucky to be filming this in stunning South Africa with some old — and new! — friends. Wherever you roam, you gotta find your people. They’re out there: trust. ❤️ www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

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Sophia Bush, Jerry O’Connell, Violet McGraw to Star in YA Comedy ‘Summer’s Last Resort’ (Exclusive)

Director Melanie Scrofano's Tubi Original feature is currently in production and centers on a teen aiming to sabotage her mom's new romance.

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⳽ⳑⲇⳕⲛⲉ @sloanelysbeth.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

the guardian must be so proud of itself.

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

This creamy white chicken chilli is now live on the blog. One pot, gently spiced, and exactly the kind of cosy dinner January needs. 🌶️ Full recipe is over on the blog now thespooniechef.com/easy-white-c...

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Ellipsus @ellipsus.com · 05/01/2026

www.huffpost.com/entry/opt-ou... Here we go again 🙄 Google has granted itself access to your private messages & attachments on Gmail to train its AI models. Here's how to turn it off. 👇

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Gmail Users Were Automatically Opted In to This Controversial Setting. Here's How To Turn It Off.

Plus: a quick guide to the two-step process for opting out.

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 02/01/2026

If you want to know why the NUJ in England does nothing about transphobia in media, I applied to join and, with 30 years of professionale experience, they wouldn't let me join. There was no reason at all as I joined the Irish one with ease. It was pure, unadulterated transphobia.

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Edible gift idea: homemade citrus salt 🍋🍊🍋‍🟩 Easy, zero waste, and beautiful in a little jar. thespooniechef.com/homemade-cit... #ediblegifts #homemadegifts

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

2025 in food. A year of illness, pauses, and low-spoon seasons. I thought I hadn’t done much… then I watched this reel and realised how much still happened. Quiet progress counts.Heading into 2026 hoping for better health, more energy, and more accessible, comforting food. 🌈✨

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Edible gift idea: homemade citrus salt 🍋🍊🍋‍🟩 Easy, zero waste, and beautiful in a little jar. thespooniechef.com/homemade-cit... #ediblegifts #homemadegifts

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Made a tiny batch of mulled wine syrup and my whole kitchen smells like a Christmas market. It takes about 15 minutes and tastes unreal. Recipe’s here: thespooniechef.com/mulled-wine-... ✨

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The Alchemist 🇨🇦 @alchemistsstudio.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Trans rights are human rights. Holding space so everyone can live their truth seems even more important than usual these days. We made these pieces as holiday gifts for family — and a few more for anyone who’d like to pass that care along. 🏳️‍⚧️ #art #transrights #lgbtq

A handmade porcelain ornament glazed in the pink, white and blue colours of the trans pride flag

A handmade porcelain mug and unicorn ornament glazed in the pink, white and blue colours of the trans pride flag

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amy brown 👻 @amybrown.xyz · 06/12/2025

you’re never going to believe this. the woke left’s depraved war on christmas is escalating. sources tell me they’re planning to make the yuletide gay

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Just shared a new recipe on the blog: nut free vegan chocolate truffles with raspberry sparkle. Creamy sunflower seed butter centres, dark chocolate shell, very festive. Great for DIY gifting! ✨ thespooniechef.com/nut-free-cho...

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Christmas officially started now that the #latelatetoyshow has been on ✨🎄

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

ruined the end of a wholesome book section. F*ck HP and JK #latelatetoyshow

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AJ, foraging edition @uisgebeatha.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Incredible moves from Aryan, get him on Strictly immediately #LateLateToyShow

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Ink @getinthebox.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Therapist: "It's ok, Patrick Labubu can't hurt you." Patrick Labubu: #Latelatetoyshow

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Richy Craven @richycraven.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Toy Show: This is Child 1 Ireland: I would die for Child 1 Toy Show: Goodbye Child 1. Now welcome Child 2 Ireland: Never mind, Child 1 is dead to me. I love Child 2 now. #Toyshow #LateLateToyShow

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Carol @comedynerd.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I've heard a rumour that if you don't donate to the #LateLateToyShow Appeal, Paddy Labubu will visit you in 3 days. Better not take that risk.

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Awk I hope someone gave the wee fella with a mullet a hug 😭 #latelatetoyshow

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Sarah Doran @sarahisnothere.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

This is ART. Someone give the #LateLateToyShow producers a raise.

Roy Keane stares straight ahead wearing a dark jumper

A child in a t-shirt and climbing helmet points to someone

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Whipped up a fresh jar of my Apple Pie Spice Mix and my whole kitchen smells like autumn. 🍎✨ Recipe’s here if you want a wee jar of cosy too: thespooniechef.com/apple-pie-sp... Apple crumble is coming next… 👀🍂

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

I’ve been deep in Christmas recipe testing and somehow ended up with five festive seasoning blends. Cosy, delicious, and perfect for edible gifts. They’re all on the blog if you fancy a wee quick festive scroll: thespooniechef.com/homemade-chr... Which one would you try first? 🎄✨

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Karolyn 🏳️‍🌈♿️☘️ @karolynlowe.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Been playing with my easy hot honey recipe again and I swear this stuff should come with a warning label… it’s too easy to drizzle on everything. If you want to make a jar, the recipe’s here: thespooniechef.com/hot-honey-re... Let me know what you put it on first! 🍯🔥😍

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

All you need to know. Sonia Sodha, Emily Maitlis, Helen Joyce and Hannah Barnes have all had their say in the media in the last 24 hours.

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