Amy Grenier

Invasive frisks, suicide attempts: Three migrants describe Guantánamo detention Three migrants sent to Guantánamo said they were denied calls to loved ones, subjected to humiliating strip searches and left in isolation for prolonged periods.

Among other observations, "they were denied calls to lawyers or loved ones after repeated pleas." (gift link)
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My jaw hit the floor here.

I just want to point out that I've read 12 books this month and THREE of them have "Blood" in the title. #Fantasy

Accordingly, pursuant to the authorities under the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101, et sec., including the implementing regulations identified above, I find "that there exist circumstances involving the administration ofthe immigration laws ofthe United States that endanger the lives, property, safety, or welfare of the residents" of all 50 States. I further find that an actual or imminent mass influx of aliens is arriving at the southern border of the United States and presents urgent circumstances requiring an immediate federal response. I therefore request the assistance of State and local governments in all 50 States. This finding is effective immediately. It expires in 60 days, unless extended. "

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 Trump's DHS just invoked a never-before-used authority which permits the federal government to deputize any state or local law enforcement officer to have the same powers as an ICE or Border Patrol agent.

Think Immigration: Fear Instead of Solutions - Day One Recap In this blog post, read a recap of the President's Day One actions on immigration and why we need “an orderly and efficient system that serves the nation, recognizes the indispensable economic benefit...

“The chaos and uncertainty in the wake of Monday night’s executive orders do not bring us closer to a safer or more prosperous United States,” writes AILA's Cristina Rodriguez for the #ThinkImmigration blog. Read the full day one recap: bit.ly/4jHTjzV

Opinion | Don’t Do Trump’s Work for Him on Mass Deportations How big will the Trump administration will go, and how quickly?

NEW FROM ME:

The government will do things that hurt people.

But knowing exactly what it is doing — & therefore who’s most at risk — is at the foundation of fighting against it. Anything else is doing Trump’s job for him.

Here’s a start.

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/o...