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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12/02/2026

If my followers have been inspired by the fierce resistance the Twin Cities has put up to ICE, you should make it a point to take a trip here (April through October 😬), enjoy the wonderful things MN has to offer and support our small businesses. It continues to be a really tough time for them.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

An Irishman living in the U.S. for over 20 years who has been detained by ICE since last September describes the experience as “torture.” “I don’t know how much more I can take,” Seamus Culleton said, calling for Prime Minister Micheál Martin to raise his case with Trump during his upcoming visit.

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Irishman detained by Ice appeals to Taoiseach to raise case with Trump amid ‘torture’

Seamus Culleton from Kilkenny has been in Texas Ice facility for nearly five months despite holding valid work permit

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 02/02/2026

A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week. Go Seahawks.

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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning. Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 31/01/2026

We are now in a full-blown constitutional crisis. That’s why following the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, I sent three separate letters demanding the dismissal of all charges, a congressional hearing, and a DOJ Inspector General investigation.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Journalist Georgia Fort has been released from custody (video @fox9mn.bsky.social)

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The Onion @theonion.com · 30/01/2026

RFK Jr. Demonstrates How To Remove Tapeworm By Scooting Ass Across Carpet theonion.com/rfk-jr-demonstrates-ho…

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

We’ve seen haunting photos of post-abduction abandoned ghost cars on the streets of Minneapolis. Now it’s happening in Maine too:

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:

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How to help the resistance to ICE in Minnesota — and beyond

What Minnesota’s immigrant communities need from you now.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.

Screenshot of an X.com post by The Associated Press (@AP) stating that dozens of immigrant families protested for better treatment behind fences at a Texas detention facility, where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent after being detained in Minnesota. Below is a video thumbnail showing a crowd gathered outdoors along a fenced walkway; many people wear bright blue or red outerwear, and some hold signs.

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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.com · 25/01/2026

Statement from the Minnesota Timberwolves team chaplain with alt text (ht @gregolear.bsky.social)

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

It's time for a truly massive general strike. robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-t…

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

NEW: Another declaration you have to read! Alex Pretti was shot near the apartment of a doctor, who saw the shooting occur and rushed to provide emergency aid as he lay dying on the street. They describe what they saw: "The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."

declare as follows:
1. 1 am a 29-year-old resident of the in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have lived in Minneapolis since 2024, when I moved to the city to begin my medical residency. I am a licensed pediatrician, and I have been practicing pediatric medicine in the city since I moved here.
2. On January 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am CST, I was awoken by the sound of cars honking and whistles blowing. Shortly after I awoke, I heard screaming from outside my window. I ICE agents and civilians yelling at each other. saw several
3. One civilian was standing in front of a parked car on the side of the road.
I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind.
4. Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground. My view of the altercation was partially obstructed, but after a few seconds, I saw at least four ICE agents point guns at the man. I then saw the agents shoot the man at least six or seven times.
5. Initially, I was stunned. From what I could see from my apartment, there was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers. I immediately put on my boots and coat, ran outside, and approached ICE agents who were near the victim.

6. The scene was chaotic. Many civilians were screaming and honking. Over the noise, I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim.
7. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. They repeatedly asked me for my physician's license, which I obviously didn't have. But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, and I could tell that the victim was in critical condition. I insisted that the agents let me assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him.
8. Finally, one agent agreed to let me assess the victim. He patted me down to "make sure I didn't have a weapon" and then let me approach the victim.
9. As I approached, I saw that the victim was lying on his side and was surrounded by several ICE agents. I was confused as to why the victim was on his side, because that is not standard practice when a victim has been shot. Checking for a pulse and administering CPR is standard practice. Instead of doing either of those things, the ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds.
10.I asked the ICE agents if the victim had a pulse, and they said they did not know. I then asked the agents to make space so I could assess the victim.

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11. The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back. I asked the ICE agents to turn the victim from his side to his back. From that position, I saw an additional gunshot wound on the victim's upper left chest and another possible gunshot wound on his neck.
12. I checked for a pulse, but I did not feel one. I immediately began CPR. Shortly after I started compressions, EMS personnel arrived and took over.
13.I remained at the scene for about five more minutes, but protesters began to gather and the situation seemed to be escalating, so I left and returned to my apartment.
14. When I returned to my apartment, I was extremely distraught. I was sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. Eventually, I called my sister, who lives in a nearby suburb. I called her for comfort and because I did not feel safe in my apartment; I wanted to see if I could stay with her for the day and maybe even a few days.
15.I also sought advice from a friend who works for the City of Minneapolis.
He recommended that I shelter in place because the situation outside my apartment was so dangerous. I was going to follow his advice, but then ICE agents deployed tear gas on the crowd that had gathered below, and the tear gas began seeping into my apartment.

16. At that point, I did not feel like I could stay in my apartment any longer. I packed an overnight bag, took the elevator down to the parking garage, and drove about six blocks to a friend's house. I was still crying and shaking at this point, and I was barely able to speak. I drove to my friend's house because it was close, and I wanted time to collect myself before driving 30 minutes to my sister's house.
17.I am devastated by the killing of a Minnesotan by multiple federal immigration agents. From what I could tell, the victim was not actively threatening ICE agents or the public he was just yelling at the agents because he objected to ICE's presence in our city. A person should not be shot and killed for lawfully expressing their opinions.
18.I am not sure when I will return to my apartment. I do not feel safe in my city. In less than one month, ICE agents have shot and killed two people for protesting and observing their actions. I worry that I or someone I love will be shot and killed for voicing their displeasure and being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

NYT analysis confirms Pretti’s gun was gone by the time they shot him to death. 10 shots. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 24/01/2026

Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. His life, through his profession, was dedicated to serving his community and our country. As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

So far in Minnesota They Shot a 37-year-old mother Renee Good four times, killing her, right after she dropped off her son at school. Then Ice kidnapped a five year old. Then ice kidnapped a two year old Then border patrol murdered Va nurse. Then Sec Noam went on tv and lied about it

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Brandy Zadrozny @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Alex Pretti "used to tell people off when they made sexist comments to female physicians. He bought me coffee when I had a really bad day as an intern...I laughed alongside him daily. He made a point to teach medical residents without judgement, but with a smile on his face and a joke."

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Zito @zeets.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The newest video shows very clearly that they attacked him for coming to an aid of a woman that the agents pushed, and then executed him while he was immobilized. Everything the government has said, like with Good, has been a complete lie.

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Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The federal government is executing American citizens in the middle of the street for exercising their constitutional right to freedom of speech. This is tyranny. No free people can accept this kind of government. We need to bring an end to the Trump regime.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him. White. Hot. Rage.

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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now

Alex Pretti from his early days working at the VA

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/01/2026

The unc who went viral a few weeks ago protesting in MN is back: "5 shots they put into that man's body. How do you look me in the eye and tell me you can justify this? I'm a veteran. I swore an oath back in 1969 to protect this country against all enemies foreign and domestic. This is unbelievable"

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 24/01/2026

1) Doesn’t say he was wielding it, just that he had it. 2) Doesn’t match the video anyway. 3) DHS has lied in exactly this way after shooting someone before. bsky.app/profile/ms.n...

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 24/01/2026

NEW VIDEO: this appears to be the footage from the woman in the pink coat.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Live on MS NOW: A man being pinned down by multiple federal agents. He is shouting that he's a U.S. citizen and adds: "I have done nothing wrong." To the side: A woman sobs on the street. She says she's the man's wife. She says they were just running away from the tear gas when he was taken.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/01/2026

Minneapolis protester as he's being brutalized by feds: "You're gonna have to kill me! You're gonna have to kill me! I've done nothing wrong! My name is Matthew James! I'm a US citizen! You're gonna kill me! Is that what you want?" (You can hear his wife screaming)

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ceej @ceej.online · 24/01/2026

not voting for anyone who isn’t in the streets after this

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Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Another Gestapo murder in Minnesota. Six agents wrestle someone to the ground and then shoot him in the back www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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Federal agents shoot person in Minnesota, governor says

Minneapolis officials said they are investigating.

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Mike Loves Blues 🎶🎸📎 @phippshippie.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

It's an execution. Murder..

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Nick Bednar @nicholasbednar.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

There is now a video of the incident. It is predictably horrific and almost certainly fatal. www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...

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From the Minneapolis community on Reddit: Another ICE murder in front of Glam Doll Donuts

Explore this post and more from the Minneapolis community

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nullifie @nullifie.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

ICE just shot and killed someone in Minneapolis. Near Glam Doll Donuts, five shots heard.

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Thesis: ICE is un-American and the Minneapolis protestors are real Americans. Antithesis: Ackshually ICE is operating in a long American tradition of racist terror. Synthesis: Minneapolis is now the epicenter of a clash between two distinct but historically grounded American political traditions.

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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

For folks IN Minnesota looking to plug in: naomikritzer.com/2026/01/19/h... For folks OUTSIDE of Minnesota looking to support our state: www.standwithminnesota.com%2F

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Anat Shenker-Osorio @anatosaurus.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

For those absolutely awed by Minnesota, this is the site organizers set up to support all of the efforts from mutual aid to direct resistance: www.standwithminnesota.com

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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory

Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

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Anat Shenker-Osorio @anatosaurus.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Minnesota shifting narrative from "rabble rousing protesters" vs "law enforcement" to "people of conscience" vs "evil regime." This is essential to defeating authoritarianism - exposing who, what & why they are by demonstrating who, what & why we are. And MAGA knows it. www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/p...

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Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos | CNN Politics

The ongoing protests and images coming out of Minnesota have prompted concerns from some Trump administration officials over the optics of the immigration crackdown as Americans grow alarmed by the ch...

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

“.. People take part in a rally on the day of a general strike to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's deployment of thousands of immigration enforcement officers on the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota.” @reuters.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child. ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents. the family is here legally. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

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ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital

The Venezuelan parents and their 7-year-old daughter entered the U.S. legally.

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Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12 @aurinmpls.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

-11 degrees at MSP & we are protesting the ICE Occupation in Minnesota during a day of General Strike & Truth and Freedom. We are demanding ICE leave, Accountability for the officer who murdered Renee Good, businesses no longer working with ICE, and no more funding to ICE. Stay safe, Stay warm!

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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Federal agents take a photo of a legal observer in Maine who is videotaping them and say they are adding them to a database for “domestic terrorists” This is exactly what happens in Russia

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max nesterak @maxnesterak.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 23/01/2026

In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.

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Margaret Killjoy @margaret.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Another friend put it to me like this: "ICE has made the classic Nazi mistake. They've invaded a winter people in the winter."

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Expecting moms are skipping prenatal care and considering unsafe home births because they're terrified of ICE.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/01/2026

Scenes from occupied Minneapolis (Warning: video is disturbing)

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