"Federal Judge Mae D'Agostino has denied a group of sheriffs' request to block New York State's ban on agreements with Immigration & Customs Enforcement." https://bit.ly/4827ATo

Federal court upholds New York’s ban on local ICE partnership deals after sheriffs sue

A federal judge has denied a group of sheriffs' request to block New York State's ban on agreements with Immigration & Customs Enforcement.

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Can anyone recommend any reading about Black American theological history/histories? Like, how have different denominations influenced each other, or what are similarities and differences between, say, social gospel and liberation theology?

Monster C. Camacho 👻🐈‍⬛🎃@mc2x.latinsky.app · 23h ago

@jamellebouie.net I would also love to read that! Opposing injustice is central to Black Christianity in a way that most white Christians can't even comprehend www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...

Another reason to oppose BAAJA: it would reduce public input and make it harder to stop construction of immigration detention centers/warehouses/camps. Some communities have successfully stopped/delayed new builds and conversions using the environmental review process but BAAJA would skip past that

✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird@riotousmuse.bsky.social · 2d ago

It's November 5, 2026 This goes to vote Nov 9, 2026 Call your Senators & ask that they *oppose* BAAJA (S. 5653) —undermines tribal sovereignty —dismantles critical environmental regulation —would hasten energy projects & Al data centers —is paired w/ House increase to mining/drilling/pipelines

The federal system has rapidly grown due, in large part, to ICE's mass detention and deportation agenda. In 2027, the Trump administration plans to take it a step further, booking 110,000 people on immigration-related criminal charges:

Just to remind you all how we got here: a lot of it was things like these students marching 40 minutes together to vote because they didn't get a polling place on campus. We need to remember them and make sure that they never have to do it again.

Dom Ervolina@dominicervolina.com · 3w ago

These are students from HBCU North Carolina A&T marching back to their campus after voting early together The Guilford County Board of Elections removed their on-campus polling site ❤️❤️

On a somewhat related note, there are suddenly jobs open working for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee careers.employment.senate.gov/job/counsel-...

Counsel, Anti-Corruption

The incoming Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee seeks an attorney to lead the Committee’s work on government ethics and anti-corruption legislation and to partici...

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Raffi Melkonian@rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social · 2d ago

I should say, building off something else: if you are a Texas lawyer who wants the opportunity for public service and wants to repair some of Paxton's damage, the State AG is going to need a LOT of new lawyers.

Tender Thursday.

NEW: For over 20 years, he has been one of the nation's most notoriously xenophobic sheriffs. DOJ investigated him for racial profiling & found he used racist epithets like "taco eaters" to refer to Mexicans. Voters just ousted him in his red-leaning North Carolina county.

A Pro-ICE Sheriff, Once Investigated for Racist Slurs, Is Ousted in North Carolina - Bolts

On Tuesday, a Black pastor who campaigned against racial profiling and eliminating the “good ol’ boy system” of policing ousted six-term North Carolina Sheriff Terry Johnson, an Alamance County Republ...

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Colom is up 1800 votes rn but there are still a few thousand affidavit ballots waiting to be fixed and counted. Many voters don't know their ballot needs to be fixed or don't know how. You can help contact those voters so they can make sure their vote is counted! The next shift starts 4pm ET

Monster C. Camacho 👻🐈‍⬛🎃@mc2x.latinsky.app · 3d ago

Mississippi Votes Action Fund says: "Your help can protect every vote! 🗳️ We’re looking for passionate volunteers to follow up with Mississippi voters who cast affidavit ballots. Join us November 4-9 and make a real difference. Choose a shift that works for you!" www.facebook.com/msvotesaf/po...

this is not an exaggeration. in addition to the wanton murder by private citizens and state officers, jim crow mississippi also maintained a secret police. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississ...

Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission - Wikipedia

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Ned Resnikoff@resnikoff.bsky.social · 2d ago

If it sounds like I'm stuck on Mississippi in particular, it's because pre-civil rights Mississippi is maybe the closest any modern American state got to being a full-blown totalitarian terror regime. And now the party of multiracial liberal democracy can now credibly compete there statewide.

Absolute king shit. The hard work, courage, and persistence of MS organizers is truly awe-inspiring

himham@himham.bsky.social · 2d ago

I KNEW IT

Mississippi Votes Action Fund says: "Your help can protect every vote! 🗳️ We’re looking for passionate volunteers to follow up with Mississippi voters who cast affidavit ballots. Join us November 4-9 and make a real difference. Choose a shift that works for you!" www.facebook.com/msvotesaf/po...

There is so much to celebrate right now, but we still have work to do. Some heinous anti-trans ballot measures passed in AZ, CO, and WA and I don't know if there are legal avenues for litigation or repeal but I do know that our trans siblings on the ground could use some support. Links below 👇

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MinnPost@minnpost.com · 3d ago

Minnesota had the highest voter turnout rate in the nation Tuesday. Unofficial results show 2.93 million ballots were cast in the state. That’s two out of three eligible Minnesotans, according to figures from the University of Florida’s Election Lab.

The biggest thing that did not go as hoped last night is that anti-trans ballot measures passed and are likely the beginning of a flood of them nationwide, a la the Defense of Marriage stuff, until more serious protections are in place. If you have any financial resources, here:

Home - Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Since 2002 we’ve been organizing, assisting, informing and em...

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Mississippi Votes Action Fund says: "Your help can protect every vote! 🗳️ We’re looking for passionate volunteers to follow up with Mississippi voters who cast affidavit ballots. Join us November 4-9 and make a real difference. Choose a shift that works for you!" www.facebook.com/msvotesaf/po...

Here’s a template for Speaker of the House

Here's a sample message you can use when you call. Edit as much as you see fit. Some of y'all may not like the "appreciate the years of service" bit, I grew up in Ohio and that's just my midwest nice showing

Hey, friends! Money where my mouth is time - PLEASE call your Democratic reps and senators and tell them to publicly REJECT any anti-trans words or policies espoused by anti-trans Democrats elect like @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social! Gotta head this shit off. gregpak.net/2026/11/04/c...

There is so much to celebrate right now, but we still have work to do. Some heinous anti-trans ballot measures passed in AZ, CO, and WA and I don't know if there are legal avenues for litigation or repeal but I do know that our trans siblings on the ground could use some support. Links below 👇

This is absolutely insane: A private prison in Minnesota was on sale for $75 million; ICE ended up paying $495 million in taxpayer money for it. The price differential is nearly as much as the losses from the Feeding Our Future fraud. www.kare11.com/article/news...

Coincidentally, as it turns out, this is one of the agents who the government argued should get to remain anonymous in our lawsuit over the ways he and his coworkers violated Leonardo Garcia Venegas’ constitutional rights.

David J. Bier@davidjbier.bsky.social · 3d ago

ICE HSI agent Kent Blacklidge, who racially profiled and tackled US citizen Leo Venegas while trespassing at his worksite (the first of Leo's three illegal detainments), was just arrested for rape and child sex crimes. The agent's duties had previously included child sex investigations.

Are you a lawyer who can get to Mississippi tomorrow? Sign up here: forms.gle/7xqCVZ5XCMb1...

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NEW: One of the most notoriously far-right, xenophobic sheriffs in the nation lost his reelection bid. After decades in office. Voters in Frederick County, Maryland, have ousted Chuck Jenkins, known for aggressively anti-immigrant policies.

Voters Oust Notorious Pro-ICE Sheriff in Maryland - Bolts

Immigrants in Frederick County have long lived in fear of Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and his tactics. The incoming sheriff vows to monitor ICE activity.

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Update: am headed to MISSISSIPPI to help chase & cure ballots 💪💪💪 "What's 'curing ballots'?" I'm so glad you asked!

More important for immigration policing in particular will be state legislatures, many of which passed laws mandating local cooperation with ICE, in places like NC and Texas.

To quote my friend and fellow volunteer: If we lose today it’s not the end. And if we win today it’s not the end. Keep doing the work.

Midterm thread starting! Taking our angle on the blue sweep -- how does this impact the arms industry? I'll share some noteworthy results from across the map of military-industrial America. First up: key nuclear weapons projects in South Carolina, Montana and Utah

let this be the year that you kill the "red state/blue state" map that lives in your imagination. this country's irrational. the median voter is a chaos entity (derogatory) and terrifying. but we're purple from sea to shining sea, neither of which are named for Trump.