Trump Appointee Prosecuting LA Protesters Defended Jan. 6 Suspects
Bill Essayli once warned January 6 prosecutions would “criminalize political differences.” Now he’s throwing the book at anti-ICE protesters.
Chilling Dissent
First Amendment rights are under attack, as powerful entities crack down on those who speak out.
A Harvard Commencement Speaker Mentioned Gaza. The School Refused to Publish Her Speech.
Divinity School insiders said Harvard’s practices are at odds with the public perception that the university is fighting Trump.
Democrat Michigan AG Asked FBI to Raid Protesters’ Homes — But Won’t Tell Students Why
“It’s a terribly unusual thing,” a lawyer said about sealed affidavits in an investigation of alleged pro-Palestine vandalism.
How to Stay Safe Protesting ICE — and What to Expect From Cops in Your City
Do police in your city use tear gas or rubber bullets? Repression tactics from Seattle to Chicago, plus how to prepare.
Some Republicans Opposed Using Troops Against Protests in 2020. Now They’re Marching in Lockstep.
The near-unanimous chorus is a sign of how thoroughly Trump has consolidated his grip on Republicans.
Josh Hawley Blames Nonprofits for “Bankrolling Civil Unrest” in LA Without Evidence
The Republican senator accused groups supporting immigrant communities of planning “astroturf” protests.
Palestinian Activists Came to Speak at California Synagogue — But Face Deportation at the Airport
CBP revoked Eid and Awdah Hathaleen’s visas before detaining them on Wednesday. Local organizers haven’t heard from them since.
As 75 Democrats Vote to Praise ICE, Ilhan Omar Wants to Hold Police Accountable for Protest Abuses
Trying to pass laws to defend protesters’ rights is a lonely battle on Capitol Hill.
LAPD Won’t Do Immigration Enforcement — But Will Shoot You With Rubber Bullets for Protesting ICE
LA’s sanctuary laws ban cops from helping ICE in most cases. But the LAPD was out in full force repressing protests against the raids.
Kristi Noem Told Us She Asked for Soldiers to Arrest Protesters — Then She Backtracked
In an email that DHS later walked back, the Homeland Security secretary asked the Pentagon to “direct the military on the ground in Los Angeles to arrest rioters.”