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Thea Nishimori

@theanishimori.bsky.social

#RightToAssembly #AbolishICE #ArrestICE #ArrestNoem #ArrestMiller

Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · Feb 1

I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.

February 1, 2026 at 3:10 AM

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@delightw2023.bsky.social

They want this to be the model for the entire country. They are happy to kill us. #Covid #disability #RightToAssembly

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · Jun 27

"#UnMaskHateNY is a full-fledged campaign focused on supporting a strong, fair, comprehensive bill that civil rights leaders, faith leaders and other advocates hope will be passed on day-one of the next legislative session ... and that can serve as a model for the rest of the country."

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ASSEMBLYMEMBERS JEFF DINOWITZ, D-BRONX; BRIAN CUNNINGHAM, D-BROOKLYN; NILY ROZIC, D-QUEENS;
JENNIFER RAJKUMAR, D-QUEENS TO DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE EFFORT
OFFICIALS: "We are coming together to call for a safer New York and to speak unequivocally with one voice when we say that KKK tactics will no longer be tolerated in our state."
(New York, NY) - After months of escalating terror across New York, as Jews have been targeted, harassed and terrorized by individuals who hide their identities with masks and face coverings to act with impunity in episodes that recall horrifying, racist moments in American history, diverse civil rights leaders, faith leaders, and legislators agree that enough is enough, and it is high time to reinstate a law to counter masked intimidation in New York.
#UnMaskHateNY is a coalition of leaders who are joining together for a safer New York and will speak unequivocally with one voice that Ku Klux Klan tactics will no longer be tolerated in New York.

June 27, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Jumelle Brooks for SC House District 12

@jumellebrooksforsc.bsky.social

#SouthCarolina #GreenwoodSC #McCormickSC #NoKings #FreedomOfSpeech #RightToAssembly #Assault

Statement Regarding Assault on Protesters in Greenwood, SC
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I find it strange that the very people who want to defend their constitutional right to free speech and assembly were the very ones who used pre-meditated methods to target a population exercising this right.

One of the interesting things about rights: If you are entitled to it, everyone is entitled to it as well. But whenever aggressors threaten the lives of innocent people exercising their rights, we enter dangerous and very un-American territory. To have an unknown substance thrown on you and to have fear of potential health impacts is something no one should have to experience - especially not for merely standing in grass and holding a sign.

The No Kings protesters were targeted because they spoke out for humane laws and policies. They spoke out for inclusivity and protection of different cultures and beliefs.

I am saddened because America should be better than this. People have allowed themselves to be an inundated with so much hate that they’re willing to jeopardize the lives of innocent people. My heart and support goes out to all those that were impacted by the actions displayed at Saturday’s protest and thank the Greenwood Police Department and first responders for their swift action and for bringing the perpetrator to justice.

March 31, 2026 at 12:05 PM

🪬🧿theVoidVVitch🔮✨

@thevoidvvitch.bsky.social

It’s all about the money money money. #oligarch #ceos #corruption #us #politicians #freespeech #righttoassembly #constitution #money #capitalism #meta #tiktok #breadandcircuses

January 19, 2025 at 3:52 AM

ImaFlosser

@imaflosser.bsky.social

So much for the First Amendment under the Trump regime.

#1A

#RightToAssembly thwarted by agressive law enforcement.

Just remember, The #FraternalOrderOfPolice endorsed Trump ahead of the 2024 election.

kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · Jun 4

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Even after the curfew was lifted at Delaney Hall, two people were arrested by Newark Police.

#ProudBlue
📹:@andremalok

June 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM

Ruby - The Peoples Sick Day is Coming

@rubypostsprotests.bsky.social

One of the women arrested shared body cam footage of an officer that is not surprising but still jarring to hear in a way

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjyn4Tj5/

#protest #firstamendment #unlawfularrest #iowa #desmoines #update #bodycam #righttoassembly #righttoprotest #acab #goodoleboys #pigs #cops

May 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Prof Melanie O'Brien

@drmelob.bsky.social

Hunger Games salute becomes symbol of #Thai resistance. #humanRights #rightToAssembly #militaryCoup http://fw.to/O9HfHcd

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December 8, 2024 at 1:06 AM

Sheri42

@sheri42.bsky.social

the importance of #freedomofspeech encouraging collective action against tyranny while celebrating #artisticexpression #firstamendment #righttoassembly

Walk and Talk

the importance of freedom of speech, encouraging collective action against tyranny while celebrating artistic expression.

couleedemocracy.wordpress.com

April 29, 2026 at 12:02 AM

monalistens.bsky.social

@monalistens.bsky.social

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjs4ht4V/

How is this legal?!? What country is this!!! #peacefulprotest #righttoassembly @joycewhitevance.bsky.social @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social @barbmcquade.bsky.social @jillwine-banks.bsky.social @preetbharara.bsky.social

“I live here” Op: @Alexandria🤍

TikTok video by Mr. Earth Rebirth

www.tiktok.com

June 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM

bluegreening.bsky.social

@bluegreening.bsky.social

Among the protesters who were tear gassed and pepper sprayed by #ICE officers were two candidates for Illinois’ 9th congressional district. #DueProcess #RightToAssembly #AbuseOfForce

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Federal agents use teargas and pepper balls to break up Chicago Ice protest

At least two protesters arrested as Democratic congressional candidate condemns ‘violent abuse of power’

www.theguardian.com

September 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Human Rights Research Center

@hrrc.bsky.social

Excessive force deployed by police against peaceful protestors in Sydney. Read HRRC's latest news brief www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/police-...
#HumanRights #Protests #FreeSpeech #FreedomOfExpression #RightToAssembly #PoliceBrutality #HRRC

Police Brutality Unleashed on Pro-Palestinian Protesters in Sydney

Author: Aamnah Fatima KhanJuly 1, 2025HRRC strongly condemns the brutal police violence against peaceful pro-Palestinian protesters in Sydney, which resulted in serious injuries and arrests. HRRC dema...

www.humanrightsresearch.org

July 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Dave | NortheastKingdom | He/Him/His

@nek.blue-ocean.social

https://apnews.com/article/immigration-ice-minnesota-protests-churches-lawsuits-surveillance-63f39a0b95bc45a835e7ab6310e290fb

#antiauthoritarianism #surveillance #cointelpro #Sturmabteilung #law #legalNews #1A #rightToAssembly #firstAmendment [2/2]

September 12, 2026 at 2:41 PM

kevdudeula.bsky.social

@kevdudeula.bsky.social

#ICE #ICEProtests #RightToProtest #RightToAssembly #RightToDocumentLawEnforcementWithoutInterfering #DHS #ThomasHoman #DonaldTrump #PamBondi #ToddBlanche #StephenMiller #USDOJ #Minnesota

AP:

apnews.com/article/minn...

Immigration agents draw guns and arrest activists following them in Minneapolis

Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles Tuesday in Minneapolis.

apnews.com

February 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM

The OG Txbluebonnet

@tx-blue-bonnet.bsky.social

Is there anyone on here that can give me any truths behind this -- www.the-independent.com/news/world/a... -- and whether or not @aclu.org is involved in protecting the student visas??? #collegestudents #righttoprotest #righttoassembly

Trump signs order to cancel visas of students who protested Gaza war

Trump accuses Biden administration of ‘failure to fight anti-Semitism’ on campus

www.the-independent.com

February 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM

TheOtherThinz

@theotherthinz.bsky.social

Let's get there...
#monorail from #EWR to #ACY to #PHL to #ILG while linking stadiums, arenas, hospitals, and colleges....

#RightToAssembly

May 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM

Inclusive, Equitable Democracy

@wch99.bsky.social

#ICE #ICEGESTAPO "Trump's Goons" violate civil rights #FirstAmendment #CivilRights #Immigration #RighttoAssembly #FreedomofSpeech #Dissent

Opinion | ‘This Is Trump’s Goon Squad, for Christ’s Sake’

www.nytimes.com

January 21, 2026 at 3:13 PM

Anders E Nelson (he/him)

@andersenelson.bsky.social

Love this #RightToAssembly #RightToDueProcess #NoKings #CivilDisobedience 🇺🇸

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Jun 14

Tambourines. Trumpets. "Blasting horns so the little fuckers had a terrible sleep.”

Demonstrators outside LA-area hotels—where ICE agents are believed to be sleeping—are employing creative methods to keep those agents awake.

@annamerlan.bsky.social writes on "No sleep for ICE."