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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 14/05/2025
Trump's Tax Scam is about making billionaires richer while screwing over everyone else. Republicans want to get this vote done ASAP before their constituents find out how the GOP bill would hurt their communities. Use our Stop The Cuts toolkit to help raise awareness. 👇
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Stop the Cuts: Reconciliation Toolkit
REACH UT TO INDIVISIBLE ON Having trouble with this Google Doc because of traffic? Check out Indivisible.org/stopthecuts Donald Trump and Republicans are selling us out to make billionaires like E...
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Hands Off Our Vote @handsoffnow.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Join tomorrow’s emergency Hands Off Our Health Care Mass Call w/ @workingfamilies.org: mobilize.us/workingfamilies/event/787215
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ACLU @aclu.org · 11/05/2025
Dr. Noor Abdalla will be spending her first Mother's Day as a mom without her husband Mahmoud Khalil, who is still locked up hundreds of miles away from her in ICE detention. He should be holding his son who he hasn't met yet, but he is instead detained without due process by the U.S. government.
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 11/05/2025
Tune in as we welcome Rümeysa Öztürk, our constituent, an accomplished scholar, and a beloved community member, back to Massachusetts. www.youtube.com/live/vrHq1xK...
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Join us live at Logan to hear from Rümeysa Öztürk upon her long overdue return home.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 07/05/2025
Republicans really don't want you to know that Trump’s tax scam would hand billions to the ultra-rich while gutting Medicaid and SNAP for working families. We can't let the GOP off the hook — if you live in a red district, make sure your representative hears from you: act.indivisible.org/...
Profile photo of Ruben Gallego on a tweet stating, "Republicans are trying to hide the fact that they're cutting Medicaid just to give billionaires another tax cut. Well we aren't staying quiet." The tweet includes the logo of Indivisible.
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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
JUST IN: Trump-appointed judge won't lift order requiring return of 2nd man deported to El Salvador by Trump administration. 'The issue is, and has always been, one of process,' Judge Stephanie Gallagher says. Gives DOJ 48-hour stay to appeal www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
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Trump-appointed judge reaffirms order that admin seek return of 2nd wrongly deported man from El Salvador
The Trump administration expelled the 20-year-old Venezuelan from the U.S. in March despite a legal settlement barring his deportation.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
ICE deported gay Venezuelan makeup artist Andry Hernandez Romero solely because his "mom" and "dad" tattoos were allegedly related to a Venezuelan gang. #BringAndryHome
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The Trump admin is using tattoos, logos, and clothes to identify supposed gang members
ICE deported Andry Hernandez Romero because his "mom" and "dad" tattoos were allegedly related to a Venezuelan gang.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 06/05/2025
NEW: North Carolina voters secured a huge legal win after a court ordered the certification of Allison Riggs' state Supreme Court victory. But the certification now lies in the hands of the state election board, which transitions to a GOP majority tomorrow. From: @jenrice.bsky.social
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What Happens Next in North Carolina’s Supreme Court Race
Read more here.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 05/05/2025
#HandsOff Social Security! Seniors, unions, advocates, and lawmakers will hold a rally calling on the Senate to vote no on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Tune in:
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Rally Against the Nomination of Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security
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Robert Garcia @robertgarcia.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Imagine getting an asylum appointment from the U.S. government, showing up for your scheduled appointment, and then getting deported to a foreign prison. That's what happened to Andry Romero. He deserves due process.
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
This is not your ordinary TRO To understand the significance of the Southern District of Texas's ruling that Trump administration's claimed invocation of the #AlienEnemiesAct is unlawful, note: It's a permanent injunction. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
An image of the court opinion stating: "As a result, J.A.V., J.G.G., and W.G.H. are each entitled to the granting of their Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, and a permanent injunction prohibiting Respondents from employing the Proclamation and the AEA against them. The certified class warrants similar protection. "
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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 01/05/2025
We gotcha. Look up what you can run for: runforwhat.net
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Where Can I Run — Run for Something Action Fund
Use this tool to find out when, where and how you can run for office.
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 01/05/2025
Wondering how you can make an impact in the fight for democracy? → Now is the time to get involved. HAPPENING NOW: Join @skyeperryman.bsky.social @ivey.house.gov @ag.state.mn.us & @mainstreetalliance.bsky.social as they break down the past 100 days and what gives us hope for the next 100 days.
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Beyond 100 Days, The Path Forward
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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
My office is hosting a community impact hearing in Westchester on Thursday, May 8 from 6pm-8pm with some of my fellow attorneys general from across the nation. Join us to hear from New Yorkers about the impacts of the Trump administration and our work to protect the people:
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A Community Impact Hearing
Protecting the People A Community Impact Hearing New York Attorney General Letitia James is hosting a community impact hearing on May 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to
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Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · 30/04/2025
Tomorrow, 5/1. Nearly 1,300 events across over 1,000 cities in all 50 states. We're saying no to a billionaire government takeover. Be there. wfpus.org/MayDay
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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Read the piece below then highly recommend you go to the Public Square website before you run any errands this weekend. You might want to know if your favorite shop or restaurant supports MAGA. Here's what I found in Chicago: realtors, gyms & even one trendy liquor store near me.
map of Chicago area showing multiple locations that belong to the Public Square MAGA website
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
A new Morning Consult poll reports that 70% of REPUBLICAN voters want to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans. 🤯 Too bad Republican lawmakers don’t care. 🤷‍♀️ H/T @theguardian.com
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ACLU @aclu.org · 25/04/2025
Our client Andry Hernández Romero came to the U.S. seeking safety, but the Trump administration has sent him to a brutal prison in El Salvador without due process. We're fighting for Andry and everyone wrongfully sent to this prison.
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Gay asylum-seeker's lawyer worries for the makeup artist's safety in Salvadoran ‘hellhole’ prison
Andry Hernández Romero’s lawyer voiced her concern for the gay man who was deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison.
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Hands Off Our Vote @handsoffnow.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Find a nearby May Day Strong event: mobilize.us/wfpower/?org_ids=41722 @workingfamilies.org
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23/04/2025
Marriott’s CEO said it straight: “We welcome all… we create opportunities for all… that’s who we are as a company.” He went back to his hotel to find 40K emails from Marriott associates worldwide saying “thank you.” Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up. Marriott still has my business.
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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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Wisconsin among 16 states that, so far, refuse to sign anti-DEI certification requested by U.S. Department of Education
Wisconsin's DPI isn't collecting individual school district certifications on anti-DEI measures; refuses to comply with Dept. of Education order.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Finished my town hall in La Crosse in WI’s 3rd district. As expected,@derrickvanorden, did not show up even though he represents the area. Got an earful from over 350 people against Medicaid, education, & food assistance cuts. Hopefully the GOP folks there pass this on to him.
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
When it comes to Trump’s spending cuts—especially at HHS—the math simply doesn’t add up. youtu.be/Glh9ktJTaQA
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When it comes to Trump’s spending cuts—especially at HHS—the math simply doesn’t add up.
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General Strike US @generalstrikeus.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Correcting a earlier post. The Department of Homeland Security posted to Twitter and in the post was the official court document. #KilmarAbregoGarcia address should have never been released, which forced the wife to be moved to a safe location. The DHS is doing everything they can to paint
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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Target foot traffic down for 11th straight week after caving on DEI Costco, which defied calls to end DEI, notches 16th straight week of foot-traffic gains. www.retailbrew.com/stories/2025...
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Target foot traffic down for 11th straight week after caving on DEI
Costco, which defied calls to end DEI, notches 16th straight week of foot-traffic gains.
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ACLU of Florida @aclufl.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Yesterday, two harmful bills endangering the well-being of children advanced their respective Florida House committees: HB 1505, restricting health care treatment, and HB 1225, reversing child labor protections. We urge legislators to vote NO on both.
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ACLU of Florida Slams House Committee Passage of Two Bills Endangering Children
Earlier today, two harmful bills endangering the well-being of children advanced their respective Florida House committees.
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Nancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
💥 UPDATE: A spokesperson from Levi Strauss messaged me to confirm that an anti-DEI proposal presented today at Levi's annual shareholders meeting "received less than 1% approval" in shareholder voting. bsky.app/profile/nanc...
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WisDems @wisdems.org · 23/04/2025
Democrats are working to repeal restrictions on abortion in Wisconsin. #AbortionIsHealthCare spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
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Wisconsin Democrats introduce Abortion Rights Restoration Act
The bill would repeal what lawmakers say are several “dangerous and medically unnecessary restrictions.”
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Michigan has a new Supreme Court Justice, as of today. Governor Whitmer appointed Noah Hood, a lower court judge, to the seat of a retiring Republican justice. This means Democratic or Democratic-nominated justices now have a majority of 6-1 on this court. Brief thread:
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General Strike US @generalstrikeus.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Solidarity and support requested from our friends over at @goodairports.bsky.social #generalstrikeus #solidarity
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ACLU @aclu.org · 23/04/2025
An autism "registry" culled from private medical records could potentially violate federal privacy laws and runs the risk of abuse. It also harkens back to a time when disabled people were labeled, segregated, and excluded. We won't go back.
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RFK Jr’s autism study collecting Americans’ private medical records
The National Institutes of Health claims it is fulfilling RFK’s promise to find cause of autism by September
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WisDems @wisdems.org · 23/04/2025
RFK wants to cut the National Suicide Hotline’s LGBTQ+ Youth support program—a program that has fielded more than 1 million calls since being founded in 2022. RFK’s agenda will hurt the most vulnerable among us.
Mother Jones LGBTQ HHS plans to cut the National Suicide Hotline's Program for LGBTQ Youth. In February the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day
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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 22/04/2025
Thinking about running for office? (Or thinking about maybe one day possibly thinking about running?) Join our free intro call tonight, 8pm ET. We'll answer all your questions + get you ready with some clear next-steps. www.mobilize.us/runforsometh...
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Candidate Introduction Call · Run for Something
Join Run For Something on Tuesday, April 22nd from 8-9pm ET to learn about taking your next steps in running for local office. You’ll hear directly from Run for Something leaders and former candidat...
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Hands Off Our Vote @handsoffnow.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
LIVE AT THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE IN MILWAUKEE: Social Security is facing the greatest threat of its nearly century-long existence. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now! #HandsOff
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HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY: PRESS CONFERENCE IN MILWAUKEE
YouTube video by Social Security Works
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ACLU @aclu.org · 21/04/2025
We took immediate legal action upon learning the Trump administration was poised to deport more people without due process. If President Trump thinks he can dodge the law without us noticing, he's wrong.
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Inside the ACLU's race to stop Venezuelans' deportation to Salvadoran prison
ACLU’s lead attorney describes the rapid pace that led to extraordinary Supreme Court ruling blocking Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans to El Salvador.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 21/04/2025
President Trump wrongfully deported Kilmar Ábrego García and hundreds of other immigrants to a notorious prison in El Salvador — and he’s refusing to return them, in defiance of a court order. Tell President Trump to return them NOW.
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FREE KILMAR ÁBREGO GARCÍA AND THOSE DETAINED IN EL SALVADOR
The Trump administration has wrongfully deported countless people without due process to a prison in El Salvador notorious for torture. Now, despite court orders, President Trump is refusing to bring ...
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
🚨 We are not in a theoretical crisis—our American democracy is on its last breath. But from coast to coast, city to city—the people are uniting. Join our nonviolent resistance at www.FiftyFifty.one 🤝 #FiftyFiftyOne #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #MayDay #May1 #ImpeachTrump
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5 Calls @5calls.org · 21/04/2025
House & Senate Republicans are moving forward with a budget reconciliation bill that will at least double the budget for ICE and hand the Trump admin a blank check to expand their unconstitutional deportation operation. Demand your reps oppose this budget plan! 🔥📞🔥 - 5calls.org/issue/ice-ma...
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Block Budget Increase for ICE and Mass Deportation ⭑ 5 Calls
Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan wants to add billions more to the budget for ICE deportations, and Republican lawmakers are prepared to give it to …
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Ariella Elm @ariellaelm.com · 21/04/2025
In case you don’t know yet, four of our greatest congressional fighters are in El Salvador right now. I knew this was coming. I didn’t know it was coming without us knowing before it happened. I don’t see a lot of people talking about this yet, so I hope this post changes that 🧵
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 21/04/2025
PRESSURE WORKS, DORKS! 💪
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 18/04/2025
I went to El Salvador hoping to meet with Kilmar and check on his well-being, and I had the chance to do that last night. Our courts have been clear: this was an ILLEGAL abduction. I’m speaking now about my meeting with Kilmar and our work to bring him home:
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Van Hollen Holds Media Availability at Dulles Upon Return from El Salvador
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ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
As we recognize Black Maternal Health Week across the country, the National Women’s Law Center shares this report on the devastating reality of repro care and resource deserts where abortion care is limited.  f.mtr.cool/ibgybbhspr
When Women Are Deserted: The Prevalence and Intersection of Abortion Care Deserts, Pregnancy Care Deserts, Broadband Internet Deserts, and Food Deserts in the United States
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Feline Fury 🔥 @felinefury.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
My new hero is @vanhollen.senate.gov . Campaign donation coming soon. If we all send just $5 it will show that people who get stuff done get support.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 18/04/2025
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
Photo of Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 17/04/2025
Gun violence is the leading killer of college-aged people in the US. We are failing our young people by allowing this scourge to continue. Text READY to 644-33 if you’re ready to do something about it.
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
⏰ Saturday, April 19, NOON 📍Bryant Park NYC 🪨 The Rise and Resist contingent meets at the top of the NYPL stairs at 11:45am 🥁🎹🎸 There will be music at the end of the march! Batalá and other acts will be performing. 🔥 Protect Migrants. Protect the Planet. 🔥
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5 Calls @5calls.org · 17/04/2025
Want to share 5 Calls with friends? Download printable flyers you can use locally to spread the word! They make for great hand outs at school, rallies, organizing meet ups, or your next 50501 event. 😎🪧 Get them here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Tabling event with 5 Calls flyers on the tableTabling event with 5 Calls flyers on the table and a banner than reads "Learn to call your representatives"5 Calls Flyer "Participate in your democracy!"5 Calls tear sheet flyer "Looking for lost democracy"
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 17/04/2025
The American Dream means opportunity for ALL! These illegal Trump cuts take that Dream away from kids like Logan. That's as un-American as it gets, folks. #StandUpForScience #StandUpForLogan #StopDOGE Read more below ⬇️ www.npr.org/2025/04/14/n...
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DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'
The program, Charting My Path for Future Success, aimed to help teens with disabilities transition from high school to the real world. It abruptly ended when DOGE terminated its federal contract.
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Women’s March @womensmarch.com · 17/04/2025
REMINDER: Join us for tonight's Rise for Freedom Coalition Training! This week we'll discuss how we can better engage with people who might disagree with us. Let's get organizing. 💪
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Rise for Freedom Training Series · Women's March
Thursday, April 17th Rise for Freedom Training Topics & Presenters will include: In-depth training: How To Talk With People Who Might Disagree With You Trainers: Beth Malow and Douglass Teschner, Bra...
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Ariella Elm @ariellaelm.com · 17/04/2025
First there is a ongoing legal process to force the admin into compliance And second, we have to create the conditions for overwhelming public opposition. The US public at large, not just Dems really does not like the idea that DT can just pluck people off the street and send them to a camp. 13/
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