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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Please consider joining us at the Broadview ICE facility Friday at 7 AM to protest.
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My five-star review for @harrisfootball.com book Pound Foolish. Loved it!
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Deny, Defend, Depose (Carl Nyberg) @carlnyberg312.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
In this letter to the editor @scottsakiyama.bsky.social makes the case to vote for @anabelforcongress.bsky.social in IL-07 Democratic primary. www.oakpark.com/2026/02/24/a...
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Anabel Mendoza is the answer - Wednesday Journal
After years of working on progressive campaigns, I have learned not to make endorsements lightly. I worked on Anthony Clark’s campaign in 2018, volunteered for Kina Collins’ campaigns in 2020 and 2022...
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Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
Instagram post from Jessie Diggins, showing her carrying the American flag and smiling:

I want to make sure you know who I'm racing for when I get to the start line at the Olympics. I'm racing for an American people who stand for love, for acceptance, for compassion, honesty and respect for others. I do not stand for hate or violence or discrimination.
I get to decide who I'm racing for every single day, and how I want to live up to my values. For everyone out there caring for others, protecting their neighbors and meeting people with love - every single step is for you.
YOU are the ones who make me proud to carry the flag, and I hope I can bring you joy over these next few weeks.
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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Verdict is NOT GUILTY
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Violet Miller @vimiller.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Broadview is restricting the items people will be allowed to bring inside it’s designated protest area near the ICE facility — under threat of removal or arrest — ahead of a protest tomorrow, which the village said it expects to bring 2-5k people to Lexington and Beach Street.
The following items will not be permitted inside the protest area:

• Firearms or other weapons prohibited under Illinois law including knives, clubs, metal pipes, or similar objects primarily designed or used as weapons.

• Wooden or metal poles, boards, or sticks thicker than ¾ inch in diameter or with sharp ends; sign supports must be hollow cardboard or similarly flexible material.

• Shields, body armor, helmets (other than required motorcycle/bicycle helmets while riding), or gas masks.

• Glass bottles, rocks, bricks, fireworks, or other hard objects that can be thrown.

•Large hard-sided coolers, backpacks, or bags larger than 4×4, except as medically necessary.

"Individuals who bring prohibited items will be asked to return them to their vehicles or dispose of them before entering the protest area," said Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills. "Failure to comply with these restrictions or other lawful orders may result in removal from the area and possible arrest under applicable state or local laws."

The restrictions are intended solely to protect the safety of protesters, residents, businesses, and first responders.
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Please read the Chicago Tribune Article: 64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz (link to gift article in the comments)--An incredbile summation of what has happened. (Picture is online with the article--that is me in the Bears hoody)
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Looking forward to being on the radio tomorrow from 1-1:30!
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Here is a little clip of the American Constitution Society podcast I was on talking about being detained by ICE. www.instagram.com/reel/DSawQk3...
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American Constitution Society on Instagram: "Listen to full episodes of Broken Law anywhere you find your podcasts! Scott Sakiyama joins Lindsay Langholz to discuss his experiences organizing and enga...
In this episode of Broken Law, Scott Sakiyama joins Lindsay Langholz to share his experiences organizing against federal agents and the lessons he learned from Chicago activism. They discuss the impor...
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Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
When they destroyed our Mary figure in our anti-ICE #nativity, I bet they didn’t think that we would make it MORE powerful! Honestly, if you tear something down that you don’t like, you’re pretty much never the good guy. That goes for nativities and the entire county, btw. #DHS, take note.
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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 11/12/2025
In Evanston tonight, outside Chicago— In the bitter cold, neighbors are gathered outside Lake Street Church for a vigil for ICE victims. This is where @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social preaches—the pastor arrested on camera by ISP at Broadview. Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mother Mary in a respirator.
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American Constitution Society @acslaw.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🎧 On the #BrokenLaw podcast, @scottsakiyama.bsky.social joins @lindsaylangholz.bsky.social to discuss his experiences combatting authoritarian tactics used by federal immigration enforcement agents and what activists in other cities can learn from Chicago. www.acslaw.org/podcast/epis...
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Episode 189: 'Stand Up Now': Lessons Learned on the Ground in Chicago | ACS
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Jeff Tischauser @jtischauser.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Feds deployed tear gas while fleeing an apartment complex in Elgin, IL. just now. Unclear if they kidnapped the person they were after.
Federal agents deploy tear gas
Federal agents deployed tear gas in Elgin IL
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Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Made my first court appearance today to defend against the charges from November 14th. The state says that ostensibly what happens in Broadview is legal, but we know it is neither right nor legal. The state says that protesting a concentration camp is wrong, but we know better than that, too.
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Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
I feel like the fractures we are seeing in the MAGA coalition have some people hoping the status quo will simply make a roaring comeback, and judicial consequences will simply engulf all of the bad guys. There's really no precedent that supports that expectation.
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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 15/11/2025
"What's happening here is evil."
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
In terms of big disappointments, he gets honorable Manchin.
A tweet from J.J. Abbott (@jjabbott) says:
“Narrator: He did not fight.”
It quotes a 2022 tweet from John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) that reads:
“Health care is a basic, fundamental human right. I will fight for health care like the health care that saved my life. #PASenateDebate.”
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Here is some footage of the rioting Antifa protestors outside the Broadview ICE facility last night.
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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Credit for breaking this story here goes to @unraveledpress.com; last night they posted out Sakiyama's Facebook statement about his detainment. bsky.app/profile/unra...
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
This morning, while protecting ICE from protestors at the ICE facility, the Broadview Police arrested the Statue of Liberty.
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Steve Held @peoplesfabric.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
In Broadview this morning, just outside of Chicago, where you can get a police surveillance pod, a drone, and a helicopter in a single shot.
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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 10/10/2025
Happening now: we're at the Broadview ICE facility outside Chicago. CCSO + Broadview police are telling protesters + press they can't stand on the west side of 25th Street for any reason. We asked what the precise public safety issue is. They just said they're anticipating cars coming through.
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Liz Lukehart @lizlukehart.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
“Free speech starts at 9am” peaceful protestors standing on public property in Broadview are told. Broadview police already threatening citations and arrest. Because this is America now.
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
This is government abusing its power and using violence to illegally arrest a peaceful protestor. youtu.be/6_Tpioj4SSw
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ICE attacks elected official peacefully protesting inside "Free Speech Zone"
YouTube video by god is change
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
ICE throwing people to the ground.
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
ICE shooting pepper balls this morning in Broadview.
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paul goyette @pgoyette.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
55 E Monroe houses the Chicago immigration court where ICE continues to snatch people who appear for scheduled hearings
A woman pauses on the sidewalk to examine a large chalk message that reads “ICE KIDNAPS PEOPLE HERE” and has an arrow pointing to the building, where security guards look on.
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
When I looked out the window this morning I saw this across the street. I think this Big Feelings about the changes to our town’s leaf collection policy, but we can’t be sure. Either way, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas .
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Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
I am trying to figure out my fantasy football lineup in the same room that my wife is reading aloud with my fifth grader the homework that was assigned for his sex ed class. If I lose this week, this is why.
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