Bruno J. Navarro (@brunojnavarro.bsky.social)
A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train...
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brunojnavarro.bsky.social
A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
The New America: Federal (ICE) Agents Boarding Trains?
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multiversewanderer.bsky.social
The proper response from the judge who witnessed this would have been to stand up and say loudly to ICE 'There is no probable cause to challenge any person here. NO ONE should answer or produce any ID or documentation.'
Next step should have been to personally sue ICE, and make it class action!
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1000islandlake.bsky.social
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geoffballs.bsky.social
I remember this being a movie staple. The men with guns board the train looking for people who don’t have the right papers. Those were films about people trying to escape from Nazi Germany of course.
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jdswan.bsky.social
It’s literally “let me see your papers” I thought Americans hated that NAZI shyt
6/35
dccassandra.bsky.social
Well a majority of us do. Always remember he got about 30% of the country bc 40% didn’t vote. Which means roughly 70% of us are not MAGA Nazis.
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dak.lol
And not voting is acceptance of this; this is America now. Not voting isn't an excuse. "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
8/35
crookedbridge.bsky.social
Putting 'force' into enforcement seems to be a great deal of what this is about.
The vast majority of immigrants pose no more of a threat to national security than anyone else.
It's an agenda designed to appeal to those who simply want to see someone punished for their personal amusement.
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madgemlaments.bsky.social
Cruelty and terror are MAGA’s stock in trade.
10/35
nearlydeadguy.bsky.social
Sadism to get control and wealth.
But please see my timeline.
Do you feel it's on target?
11/35
karlalocke.bsky.social
Here is a local article about what happened. www.havredailynews.com/story/2025/0...
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therebis1475.bsky.social
What would you do?
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ifidont.bsky.social
There’s a actual chance I would have called bullshyt. Can’t be sure. But I have a habit of talking back to teachers.
Still, the lesson holds.
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tcodee.bsky.social
It’s bullshyt.
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lawdaniel.bsky.social
Actually, many teachers and professors use this type of lesson. The "targeted" individual is warned in advance and agrees to play along with the scenario. As a constitutional law professor, I've used similar exercises to convey how rights are fragile.
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karickatlady.bsky.social
My teacher did and I remember her lesson two decades later. It's very effective. But I was taught at a time where education was different. It's so sad.
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arnoharris.com
If you’re a citizen and find yourself in this situation, the best answer is to tell them, “None of your business.” Make them waste their time on you so they have less time to spend intimidating the vulnerable. I’d also heckle the shyt out of them the whole time.
18/35
ccarraher.bsky.social
Jesus Christ. The cosplay. They've been waiting all their lives for this.
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ianthecovington.bsky.social
Likely J6ers?
20/35
dblanksma.bsky.social
I remember this happening when I was traveling in Central America and being glad nothing like this happened in the U.S. Liberty: it was nice while it lasted.
21/35
davehaterofracism.bsky.social
I remember being in Tunisia when a bunch of guys wearing balaclavas and similar uniforms walked in.
Also I was detained by the secret police there for an hour for taking photos of a smashed up guard post outside their HQ - all amicable though
22/35
spindlebrindle.bsky.social
I don't understand how ICE has so much money. How is this not a complete waste of government spending?
23/35
bergha2.bsky.social
Why do you think your government cares about saving money?
24/35
spindlebrindle.bsky.social
Because that's the GOP's entire obsession. We all know they're lying, but this is about as blatant a lie as it gets about wanting to cut spending. But more importantly, I don't understand even how they have this funding. It seems like far more than has ever been allocated to ICE.
25/35
jsmithitguy.bsky.social
the GOP has never been about saving money. They've always been about giving the money to who they wanted.
26/35
ljndawson.bsky.social
Which is why we always have a deficit after a GOP administration and a surplus after a Dem one
27/35
pro-tipz.bsky.social
The NRA ‘Dont tread on me’ crowd vanished into thin air.
28/35
paranormalhunter.bsky.social
They were loud and proud as long as all they had to do was walk around with an AR at Walmart. Actual battle?
29/35
alloutoffux.bsky.social
At the border ICE is basically deputizing far-right militias
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mky603.bsky.social
These guys just love violence and have been given permission to TERRORIZE people BY POTUS and his cabal of deputized thugs.
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johndillinger.bsky.social
who are those people working for ICE? did they already exist 4 months before? stupid question from a german guy.
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lilenikoloski.bsky.social
No question is stupid. ICE has been around since 2003’, we just didn’t have a tyrant and his nazi entourage on top. But both parties supported it.
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charleslinehan.bsky.social
I remember this happening 20 years ago when I was traveling in Eastern Europe and thinking, man, I'm glad to be from America where this kind of thing doesn't happen.
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trippstrip.bsky.social
Trump was probably visiting at the same time and thought, man, what a great idea.
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librarymode.bsky.social
What a bunch of bullshyt. Even on a train crossing Ukraine (a country literally at war) where, of course, soldiers board the train to check passports they aren't all decked out in tactical gear with rifles and their "you don't know me" sunglasses. These yahoos are obsessed with swat cosplay.
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brunojnavarro.bsky.socialA co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
The New America: Federal (ICE) Agents Boarding Trains?
2/35
multiversewanderer.bsky.socialThe proper response from the judge who witnessed this would have been to stand up and say loudly to ICE 'There is no probable cause to challenge any person here. NO ONE should answer or produce any ID or documentation.'
Next step should have been to personally sue ICE, and make it class action!
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1000islandlake.bsky.social4/35
geoffballs.bsky.socialI remember this being a movie staple. The men with guns board the train looking for people who don’t have the right papers. Those were films about people trying to escape from Nazi Germany of course.
5/35
jdswan.bsky.socialIt’s literally “let me see your papers” I thought Americans hated that NAZI shyt
6/35
dccassandra.bsky.socialWell a majority of us do. Always remember he got about 30% of the country bc 40% didn’t vote. Which means roughly 70% of us are not MAGA Nazis.
7/35
dak.lolAnd not voting is acceptance of this; this is America now. Not voting isn't an excuse. "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
8/35
crookedbridge.bsky.socialPutting 'force' into enforcement seems to be a great deal of what this is about.
The vast majority of immigrants pose no more of a threat to national security than anyone else.
It's an agenda designed to appeal to those who simply want to see someone punished for their personal amusement.
9/35
madgemlaments.bsky.socialCruelty and terror are MAGA’s stock in trade.
10/35
nearlydeadguy.bsky.socialSadism to get control and wealth.
But please see my timeline.
Do you feel it's on target?
11/35
karlalocke.bsky.socialHere is a local article about what happened. www.havredailynews.com/story/2025/0...
12/35
therebis1475.bsky.socialWhat would you do?
13/35
ifidont.bsky.socialThere’s a actual chance I would have called bullshyt. Can’t be sure. But I have a habit of talking back to teachers.
Still, the lesson holds.
14/35
tcodee.bsky.socialIt’s bullshyt.
15/35
lawdaniel.bsky.socialActually, many teachers and professors use this type of lesson. The "targeted" individual is warned in advance and agrees to play along with the scenario. As a constitutional law professor, I've used similar exercises to convey how rights are fragile.
16/35
karickatlady.bsky.socialMy teacher did and I remember her lesson two decades later. It's very effective. But I was taught at a time where education was different. It's so sad.
17/35
arnoharris.comIf you’re a citizen and find yourself in this situation, the best answer is to tell them, “None of your business.” Make them waste their time on you so they have less time to spend intimidating the vulnerable. I’d also heckle the shyt out of them the whole time.
18/35
ccarraher.bsky.socialJesus Christ. The cosplay. They've been waiting all their lives for this.
19/35
ianthecovington.bsky.socialLikely J6ers?
20/35
dblanksma.bsky.socialI remember this happening when I was traveling in Central America and being glad nothing like this happened in the U.S. Liberty: it was nice while it lasted.
21/35
davehaterofracism.bsky.socialI remember being in Tunisia when a bunch of guys wearing balaclavas and similar uniforms walked in.
Also I was detained by the secret police there for an hour for taking photos of a smashed up guard post outside their HQ - all amicable though
22/35
spindlebrindle.bsky.socialI don't understand how ICE has so much money. How is this not a complete waste of government spending?
23/35
bergha2.bsky.socialWhy do you think your government cares about saving money?
24/35
spindlebrindle.bsky.socialBecause that's the GOP's entire obsession. We all know they're lying, but this is about as blatant a lie as it gets about wanting to cut spending. But more importantly, I don't understand even how they have this funding. It seems like far more than has ever been allocated to ICE.
25/35
jsmithitguy.bsky.socialthe GOP has never been about saving money. They've always been about giving the money to who they wanted.
26/35
ljndawson.bsky.socialWhich is why we always have a deficit after a GOP administration and a surplus after a Dem one
27/35
pro-tipz.bsky.socialThe NRA ‘Dont tread on me’ crowd vanished into thin air.
28/35
paranormalhunter.bsky.socialThey were loud and proud as long as all they had to do was walk around with an AR at Walmart. Actual battle?
29/35
alloutoffux.bsky.socialAt the border ICE is basically deputizing far-right militias
30/35
mky603.bsky.socialThese guys just love violence and have been given permission to TERRORIZE people BY POTUS and his cabal of deputized thugs.
31/35
johndillinger.bsky.socialwho are those people working for ICE? did they already exist 4 months before? stupid question from a german guy.
32/35
lilenikoloski.bsky.socialNo question is stupid. ICE has been around since 2003’, we just didn’t have a tyrant and his nazi entourage on top. But both parties supported it.
33/35
charleslinehan.bsky.socialI remember this happening 20 years ago when I was traveling in Eastern Europe and thinking, man, I'm glad to be from America where this kind of thing doesn't happen.
34/35
trippstrip.bsky.socialTrump was probably visiting at the same time and thought, man, what a great idea.
35/35
librarymode.bsky.socialWhat a bunch of bullshyt. Even on a train crossing Ukraine (a country literally at war) where, of course, soldiers board the train to check passports they aren't all decked out in tactical gear with rifles and their "you don't know me" sunglasses. These yahoos are obsessed with swat cosplay.
To post tweets in this format, more info here: https://www.thecoli.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-for-posting-the-coli-megathread.984734/post-52211196
