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Originally Posted By u/HumusSapien At 2025-04-12 10:30:16 AM | Source

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https://slate.com/human-interest/2016/12/an-act-up-protest-of-donald-trump-in-1989-shows-how-queers-recognized-his-danger-early-on.html

I can't find a ton of info about the protest, but this was a great read!

So funny how MAGA says, "Everyone loved him before he was president!" When there were protests in 1989, Biff from Back to the Future was based off of him, and Sesame Street had "Ronald Grump." Amomg others.

Would be cool to get some Dorothy's out on the 19th in honor of 1989 Dorothy!! Some remakes of the signs would be 10/10. 👌🏻

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Originally Posted By u/UnderOurThumb At 2025-04-11 11:14:30 PM | Source

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The first picture is from Buchenwald. The prisoners shown were "justifiably deported", "enemies", "parasites", "criminals", and many of the other dehumanizing terms and phrases being applied right now to humans being arrested and deported without due process.

The second picture is of CECOT prisoners, who don't even get a cover, just some shorts/tshirt and a crowded steel slab bunk for a bed.

One of the foundational aspects of American democracy is that we are supposed to afford everyone due process and, I would hope, at least an ounce of dignity. Even the pittance it is, we at least give inmates on Death Row a pillow and cover.

Just think about it for a moment if you don't get it yet.

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Originally Posted By u/OldStretch84 At 2025-04-12 12:21:48 AM | Source

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Supreme Court Order, Noem v. Abrego Garcia, 24A949 (April 10, 2025) Yes, Noem. The one who shot her own dog for being “disobedient” and got promoted to Homeland Security. That Noem. Because in this country, cruelty is no longer a disqualifier. It’s a résumé booster.

And now? The Supreme Court…. this one, stacked with Trump appointees, just confirmed that her department broke the law.

Not allegedly. Not debatably. Directly. Knowingly. Unapologetically.

“The Government removed respondent from the United States even though a court order prohibited his removal.”

The “respondent” was Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father of U.S. citizen children. No criminal record. No charges. No warrant. No due process. Just vanished.

Deported to El Salvador. Thrown into CECOT, a prison internationally condemned for human rights abuse.

And the government’s excuse? An “administrative error.”

They kidnapped a man in violation of a federal court order and blamed the filing cabinet.

But the Court wasn’t buying it.

They called it what it was: “A significant legal wrong.”

And here’s what should send a chill down every spine:

Not. One. Justice. Dissented. Not Alito. Not Thomas. Not Barrett. Not Gorsuch. Not Kavanaugh. Not Roberts. Not. One!

Not even the justices hand picked to carry out Trump’s vision could defend this.

That’s how illegal it was.

Justice Sotomayor, joined by Kagan and Jackson, went further:

“To this day, the Government has cited no basis in law for Abrego Garcia’s warrantless arrest, his removal to El Salvador, or his confinement in a Salvadoran prison. Nor could it.”

And then the line that should’ve made headlines in every paper:

“A court’s judgment is not some suggestion the Government can tactically ignore.”

Because if court rulings can be ignored, if due process only applies when it’s convenient, we are no longer a nation of laws.

We are a nation ruled by who holds power. And who gets erased.

So what did the Court order?

“The government must bring him back and return him to the same legal position he was in before they broke the law, with all due process protections intact, as if the deportation never happened.”

Let that settle in. They have to pretend it never happened, because it should never have happened.

That’s not mercy. That’s the bare minimum when your government kidnaps someone in violation of a court order.

Now let’s talk about what this really means:

This wasn’t about immigration. This was about unchecked power.

About what happens when the government believes certain people, certain names, accents, faces….simply don’t deserve rights.

Because let’s be honest: If Abrego’s last name were Anderson or McConnell, if he had overstayed a visa from Sweden and played Christian music on his way in… he’d be on Fox News right now, being called a hero. He’d have a GoFundMe and a seat at CPAC.

But Kilmar didn’t get that. He got disappeared.

And the only reason we even know about this is because: They. Got. Caught.

So now what?

Will they bring him back? Or will they ignore the Supreme Court too and make it clear that the Constitution only applies to the politically convenient?

Because this is the moment we stop pretending.

You don’t care about law and order if you’re silent now. You don’t care about the Constitution if you look away from this.

If you defend this…. You’re not defending America. You’re defending authoritarianism.

This is how it starts.

It always starts with the people the system thinks no one will defend.

Until there’s no one left to defend you.

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Originally Posted By u/21slave12 At 2025-04-11 08:11:52 PM | Source

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And it has actually given me more faith for the future! I had appointments every day this week because my body is a wreck after the Navy. Every single time I go, I've been wearing various political shirts. Examples: "Veterans against Trump" "All gave some, some gave all. One had bone spurs. Veterans against Trump" "I'm a veteran, not a sucker or loser, I swore to defend the constitution" "TRUMP IS A TRAITOR"

Yes, I know it's kinda cringe and boot. But I've been wearing them for a reason. I live in Texas and I'm tired of people thinking that all vets are Trumpers. I don't care if I'm cringe or boot, I wear these so other people can see that some of us will speak against this shit.

Every single day, at least 2 veterans have told me that they agree, given me high fives, told me they loved my shirt, etc. Multiple staff members have as well! My prosthetisist and my psychiatrist have both said that they wish they could wear things like that or express their opinions that openly. I've had nurses, doctors, and admin all tell me that they love it. I've watched them read my shirts and smile, and treat me me much more warmly. My psych told me that she loves seeing how I'm so willing to stand up for what I believe- and it's just a shirt! But it's a shirt in a veteran hospital, in a red state, and I'm a transgender gay man so I have more of a target on me.

And NO ONE HAS SAID SHIT! Sure, I've seen plenty of people read my shirt, purse their lips, glare at me. None of them have said a damn word. Literally nothing verbally negative. Not a single staff member has done any of that btw, only vets and civilians when I go to Walmart or whatever after the VA. Zero negative reactions from VA staff - obviously if they disagree they can't say anything, but I'm talking about not even any negative body language, and I've been watching for it whenever people read the shirts.

Today I wore the Trump is a traitor shirt. I was at the VA for 4 hours and I got 2 high fives, 4 knuckle bumps, and a fucking hug, which I absolutely loved seeing that level of agreement!

I know it's just a shirt. But it's something. And the veterans who's faces light up when they see the shirts, who go "I'm not alone! Other vets hate this too!"

I'm gonna keep doing this and wearing these shirts. Last pic is me with my sign at the protest last Saturday

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Originally Posted By u/sabertoothdiego At 2025-04-11 08:11:17 PM | Source

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Apparently news is getting posted on the 50501 Substack instead of this subreddit for some reason. Anyway, the day of protest has turned into a “day of action” as far as this org is involved. Basically, you’ll have to look at your local/state 50501 organizations to see concrete info about the next protest.

It sounds like it’s because organizing this was bigger than they first thought and the work was too much. So, what does this mean?

Well with the administration working constantly to undermine our judiciary, passing the SAVE act, tearing up the constitution and medicaid…

Essentially? Jack shit. Friends who weren’t willing to go on the fifth are now coming with me to this one. I’m going. Don’t miss out.

Spread those flyers far and wide, tell your friends and family, look into your local stuff, inform people of the situation. Mine emailed me about volunteering for 4/19, and that’s in Bama, so you can definitely find one near you. Still unable to find anything? State capitol or your city hall.

4/19 - a national day of protest

See you there.

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Originally Posted By u/Droffilc_ At 2025-04-11 03:41:05 PM | Source

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Originally Posted By u/Midnight_Warrior89 At 2025-04-11 11:24:22 AM | Source

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Originally Posted By u/buckelberryfarry At 2025-04-11 06:23:34 AM | Source

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Originally Posted By u/Real-Ad-8346 At 2025-04-10 09:51:35 PM | Source

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If we are to succeed in peaceful revolution, we need to STAY in DC and all major cities until the job is done. It may be hard, but the potential outcome could be worth it.

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Originally Posted By u/serious_bullet5 At 2025-04-10 07:00:28 PM | Source

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Originally Posted By u/Individual-Shock-302 At 2025-04-10 08:23:08 PM | Source

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Act now in a few clicks at https://resist.bot/petitions/PTVCBT.

#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #SAVEAct

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Originally Posted By u/FiftyFifty1Movement At 2025-04-10 06:38:38 PM | Source

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