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David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social

The government told the district court that it was not profiling. It explicitly said that its court order would not affect ICE's operations at all because it does not rely "solely" on the prohibited factors. In fact, they were lying about this.

aug 14, 2025, 3:56 pm • 306 89

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David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social

When we look at street arrests in LA without criminal charges, convictions, or removal orders, the decline is even more extreme: 83% drop in these types of arrests since July 12. These arrests were previously almost unheard of in LA.

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aug 14, 2025, 3:57 pm • 297 80 • view
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David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social

But here's the most horrible thing. Despite the court order in LA, there's been effectively no let-up in these types of profiling arrests nationwide. So ICE was told, "You're violating the Constitution in LA." It craters its operation in LA, but it just doubles down elsewhere!

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David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social

Here's the line from the district court order, where the district court judge responds to the claim that they aren't solely relying on these factors. The judge was correct to call out the lies! caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-dis...

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aug 14, 2025, 4:02 pm • 147 27 • view
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David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social

You can read the whole thing here: www.cato.org/blog/1/5-ice...

aug 14, 2025, 4:32 pm • 119 32 • view
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JoAnn Chateau @alajoann.bsky.social

Founded by Charles Koch & friends, The Cato Institute is a libertarian think tank... often associated with conservative ideas due to its focus on limited government & free markets, its core philosophy... emphasizes individual liberty & minimal gov't intervention. Libertarians don't like MAGA.

aug 14, 2025, 5:33 pm • 11 1 • view
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ProtestSPb @protestspb.bsky.social

"Libertarians don't like MAGA" P.S. All Russian "Libertarians" are simply pro-Kremlin/MAGA trolls

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aug 15, 2025, 5:09 am • 0 0 • view
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ProtestSPb @protestspb.bsky.social

Zelensky also pretended to be a "Libertarian", but he is using Putin's/KGB's methods now for surviving in power

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aug 15, 2025, 5:12 am • 0 0 • view
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Eden Parker @eden-parker.bsky.social

The Kochs built, funded, and radicalized the conservative base, who are MAGA voters

aug 14, 2025, 5:54 pm • 27 4 • view
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JoAnn Chateau @alajoann.bsky.social

Yes. The Tea Party was a big part of it. time.com/secret-origi...

aug 14, 2025, 6:10 pm • 5 3 • view
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JoAnn Chateau @alajoann.bsky.social

Charles Koch's support of Donald Trump is off and on. Right now, his group is suing Trump. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

aug 14, 2025, 6:18 pm • 8 4 • view
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Minji_Me @minjime.bsky.social

Be careful what you wish for.

aug 17, 2025, 5:57 pm • 1 0 • view
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Bd Max @wasbdmax.bsky.social

Everything else that goes along with trump’s horrible administration is ok by them. But tariffs? Oh man he stepped across the line right there.

aug 18, 2025, 5:17 pm • 1 0 • view
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JoAnn Chateau @alajoann.bsky.social

That's right.😅

aug 18, 2025, 5:20 pm • 1 0 • view
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#AxisOfResistance @trouble5th.bsky.social

Great work. Thank you

aug 14, 2025, 4:00 pm • 1 0 • view
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Eileen Clancy 🧿 @clancyny.bsky.social

If you can tell, does the L.A. court order seem to coincide with a spike in NYC arrests?

aug 14, 2025, 3:59 pm • 1 0 • view
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andersripa.bsky.social @andersripa.bsky.social

#EvilAtWork

aug 14, 2025, 4:29 pm • 0 0 • view
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Jameslet @jamesh1977.bsky.social

I know issues like this have to be proven for a court - but as soon as it said (and by Homan in interviews) the press should have said that it clearly wasn’t true. It couldn’t have been.

aug 14, 2025, 4:08 pm • 1 0 • view
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Gary McGath @gmcgath.bsky.social

Doesn't necessarily follow that the reduction was entirely the result of the court order. ICE could have been conducting a big campaign then let up to move resources elsewhere.

aug 14, 2025, 5:12 pm • 0 0 • view