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Democracy Docket: Masked and armed federal agents made arrests outside a press conference that Gov. Gavin Newsom was giving to announce plans to redraw California's congressional map to offset the GOP's unprecedented mid-term redistricting plans in Texas. "Right outside, at this exact moment, are dozens and dozens of ICE agents," Newsom said. "You think it's coincidental? Donald Trump and his minions decided, coincidentally or not, that this was a location to advance ICE arrests."

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Immigration agents reportedly made arrests outside the event, in an overt attempt to intimidate Democratic officials and citizens who'd gathered for the launch of the redistricting campaign.[image or embed]

-- San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle.com) Aug 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM

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"Newsom also acknowledged the raid during his speech.

"Right outside, at this exact moment, are dozens of dozens of ICE agents," Newsom said, the crowd booing in response. "Donald Trump ... you think it's coincidental?"

"No!" the crowd fired back."

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"We know what Donald Trump knows: He's going to lose the midterms. He knows, de facto, his presidency ends in seventeen months, when Speaker [Hakeem] Jeffries is back in the House," Newsom continued.

"He's a failed president. Who else sends ICE at the same time we're having a conversation like this? Someone who's weak. Someone who's broken. Someone whose weakness is masquerading as strength. The most unpopular president in modern history."

Newson is right"ICE at his event was no coincidence. Trump and the governor have traded barbs for years now, and it only looks to be ratcheting up even further now."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-08-14 06:05 PM | Reply

Just wait until ICE fully staffs up with 18-year-olds who want to wear a mask and carry a gun, and then is deployed to start ~patrolling~ voting stations on Election Day.

What could possibly go wrong?



#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-14 06:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Voting with brown skin will be the new "driving while black!"

#3 | Posted by danni at 2025-08-14 08:28 PM | Reply

@#3 ... Voting with brown skin will be the new "driving while black!" ...

You do not know how much I want to disagree with that comment.

But, I've got nothing.

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-14 09:04 PM | Reply

Led Zeppelin tune covered by a reggae band with a lead singer who is an Elvis impersonator. (you can't make this stuff up...)

Black Dog - Dread Zeppelin (1990)
www.youtube.com

You likely already know the lyrics.


And, fwiw, the Un-Led-Ed album whence this tune came is quite, ummm, I'll say, different.


But fun to listen to, imo.


#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-15 12:34 AM | Reply

Speaking of Reggae versions of tunes, there is this...

Easy Star All-Stars - Us And Them (2003)
www.youtube.com

Again, no lyrics should be needed.

#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-15 01:03 AM | Reply

Your wake-up call was the failed prosecution of a former President and candidate for Presidency. You missed it, and lost the election. Find another boogie man.

#7 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-08-15 09:49 AM | Reply

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