Cat (she/her)

Text from Sunny "I think I'm in ICE detention!"

Screencap of Sunny's phone pinging at Broadview

UPDATE: An attorney I am in contact with, asked for her cell phone number to share with someone with the US Attorney General‘s office to try to find the phone in the facility, conveniently enough shortly after her phone unlocks she sends out this text message 1/3

Sharing an update from the #ICE Broadview detention center.
#WhereisSundas #Illinois

Messages from Sunny to a friend showing her location at Broadview around 9pm:

Update from Reed Showalter, who's at Broadview

"The Cook County Sheriff claims that they searched the facility and that Naqvi is not there. They also have no record that her phone is there. But there has been no actual search for her phone within the Broadview ICE Detention Center."

Update from Broadview where Morrison told me CBP told Raja Krishnamoorthi and him that she was released last night

But Morrison said CBP now says she was never detained despite her phone pinning at Broadview as of around 9pm

Phil Andrew posting a video edit to “Shut Up and Dance with Me” is the most white thing ever 🤣🤣

(Not derogatory)

Just saw the new clip that Bushra posted from the latest candidate forum and WOW!

I’m genuinely so impressed every time by how inspiring Bushra sounds. She is a great GREAT speaker!

Not my bluesky post being linked in the article 🤣🤣

BREAKING: U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained three U.S. citizens and three Green Card holders, including an Evanston resident, at O'Hare Thrusday afternoon

At least one, an Evanston woman, is currently being held at Broadview's ICE facility, her sister told me

Pyati did something pretty cool though and pivoted to asking Simmons about his experience a couple weeks ago where a Buena Park resident called the cops on him while canvassing. Video of that incident below.

Then Simmons asks a question to Fine (in absentia) about giving back MAGA-connected money

Yes 😭😭😭

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Literally my exact reaction 😭

After cross-examination they open it up to audience questions, and oh god the very first one was Rocio Cleveland saying a bunch of inflammatory shit. She's a Republican IL-09 candidate who pulled a similar stunt back in November (see Daily NU below)

After some individualized questions that spoke to each person's experience, there's a section letting the candidates ask a "cross-examination" question to another candidate -- and uh, the wind is kinda out of the sails on that without Biss and Fine here

At an ETHS forum for IL-09, first question was a new one: which committees would you want to serve on?
— Abughazaleh: Foreign Affairs, Oversight
— Amiwala: Education, Climate and Oversight
— Andrew: Oversight and Intelligence
— Cohen: Ways/means, Commerce, Science/technology
(See below for rest)

Yeah I think reordering it would make more sense! Right now the image looks like Biss is benefiting from external spending for anti-Biss attack ads 😅

That would look something like this

From: Daniel Biss via JStreetPAC Subject: They’re spending $5 million to stop me Dear Talia, Let me start with something my opponent still hasn’t done: Telling voters who’s supporting my campaign. I’m Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston running to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, and JStreetPAC is backing me. They believe, as I do, that supporting Israeli security and supporting Palestinian rights are not contradictory – they go hand in hand. That position shouldn’t be controversial. But apparently, for AIPAC, it is. Now, they’re opposing me to send a message: Anyone who openly criticizes the far-right Israeli government – no matter what it does – can be pushed out of Democratic politics. Meanwhile, my opponent Laura Fine’s campaign is being boosted by a network of AIPAC-affiliated outside groups that refuse to tell voters where their money comes from. A new New York Times report this week confirmed that groups tied to AIPAC have already spent at least $10 million trying to influence several Democratic primaries in the Chicago area, including more than $5 million in this race alone. My opponent won’t tell you who supports her. Well, here’s who supports me: People who fight for diplomacy, human rights and a real path to peace. If you believe that voice shouldn’t be drowned out by millions in outside spending, I’m asking for your help today. Can you chip in to help us fight back? [Donate button] This race will say a lot about the kind of politics that wins in the Democratic Party. Will outside money enforce ideological purity – or will voters decide for themselves? I’m betting on the voters. Thanks for standing with me. — Daniel Biss [In small text:] Paid for by JStreetPAC. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

A J Street PAC fundraising email sent ~25 minutes ago claims to be from Daniel Biss, both in the "From" line and repeatedly in the email body.

Then, in a small text box at the bottom: "Paid for by JStreetPAC. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee."

There might be more spending for Fine than Biss and Kat combined and she has a very strong chance to finish behind both of them!

A lot of Kat’s fans have been pressuring Bushra to drop out, including spreading fake rumors about her and starting a petition

Spending totals in #IL09 (through Feb. 25)

Abughazaleh - $2.97m
Fine - $2.09m
Biss - $1.89m
Andrew - $1.16m
Amiwala - $949,000
Huynh - $373,800
Simmons – $278,800
Cohen - $270,000

Arguably, the more notable thing is who has money left to spend over the next 11 days:

Here's cash on hand

(note: Cohen, Huynh and Andrew all have a lot of debts and obligations owed because they each loaned themselves a lot of money)

Amiwala’s pitch? Ignore the noise and don’t count her out - Evanston Now Congressional candidate, despite trailing in the polls, has resisted calls to drop out. Here's why she thinks she can win.

NEW from me: Bushra Amiwala sees your comments telling her to drop out and endorse someone else in #IL09

Her response?

"It’s probably because they think the shy, timid, Muslim woman can get bullied into dropping out and endorsing a different person ... Your vote is not going to go to waste.”

Yeah, she’s not dropping out! Your pressure to try and make her drop out is just not gonna work and if your plan to win is having her drop out then you better recalculate!

Trump Rules Out Talks Absent Iran's 'Unconditional Surrender' as Israel Strikes Lebanon There was no sign of the war letting up on its seventh day, as U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to rule out negotiations with Iran and called for its “unconditional surrender.“

There was no sign of the war letting up on its seventh day, as U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to rule out negotiations with Iran and called for its “unconditional surrender.“ https://to.wttw.com/3PlMngP

The lived experiences and legislative record that I bring are unlike anyone else’s in this race, and that’s what Congress desperately needs right now: a progressive voice who knows how to get things done for people.

Read more of this story at the link below!

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Uhhhh, this is great, but I have no idea what this has to do with the post I made? But good on y’all for not harassing people?

Yesterday, my team participated in Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s Town Hall to connect with constituents. Thank you to my Chief of Staff, Heather for giving remarks. Happy 189th Birthday Chicago and thank you to JB Albertos for providing delicious pizza!

*Mermel