Notices by AI6YR Ben (ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org), page 10

Apparently everyone I know (and probably most of the locals on this server) over at the No Kings protest in our town. Thanks everyone!

Well, I'm guessing ramen in Little Tokyo after the earlier protest march probably backfiring for some people, LAPD is forcing people off all the streets in Little Tokyo. #LittleTokyo

Every room in the Miyako has Japanese style "Toto" toilets.

Lots of "people who made bad parking choices at the protest" in LA (IMHO). Lots of people stranded and/or unable to get to their cars (or off the streets) because the police activity.

If you REALLY want to watch the Golden Knights, how about watching when they dropped into our local high school for homecoming? LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dzQ1KNcl7g

#GoldenKnights #Army

LA Times: Trump’s case for sending troops to help ICE involves precedent from Fugitive Slave Act

"...But sending troops in to assist ICE has less in common with Johnson’s move than it does with President Millard Fillmore’s actions a century earlier, Mirasola said. Beginning in 1850, the Houston law professor said, Fillmore sent troops to accompany federal marshals seeking to apprehend escaped slaves who had fled north...."

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-14/trumps-legal-case-for-calling-in-the-troops-explained

#slavery #ICE #fascism

Rode the newly restored 1974 Fuji bicycle to the library. Frame's a bit small for me, but what do you expect from a free bike? Works great! #BikeTooter

LOL post from Robin Abcarian

#NoKings

https://bsky.app/profile/rabcarian.bsky.social/post/3lrlpqkklgs2w

Meanwhile, in the UK (where there is a King, but he's just there to shake hands and help fill tabloid space), seagulls are stealing the coffee. And the coffee mugs.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g71pvzn5jo

#coffee #thebirds #birds

Houston Chronicle: Houston No Kings protest draws more than 15K people, Whitmire says (paywall) #NoKings #politics

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/no-kings-protest-20376197.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG91c3RvbmNocm9uaWNsZS5jb20vbmV3cy9ob3VzdG9uLXRleGFzL2FydGljbGUvbm8ta2luZ3MtcHJvdGVzdC0yMDM3NjE5Ny5waHA%3D&time=MTc0OTkyNjY5MDA3MQ%3D%3D&rid=YzQwYmQ2ZTktMGYyZi00YjNmLWI2M2UtNmJlMDVhMGYxOWIw&sharecount=NQ%3D%3D

(continued): "It's also important to note that there are things city government cannot do. City government has no jurisdiction over federal actions, including ICE enforcement.

The City of Thousand Oaks is not involved in coordinating or conducting immigration enforcement. Further, state law prohibits local law enforcement, including the Thousand Oaks Police Department, from involvement in federal immigration enforcement.

I encourage everyone with concerns about federal actions to contact your federally elected representatives.

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, Los Angeles office: 310-231-4494
U.S. Sen. Adasm Schiff, Los Angeles office: 310-914-7300
U.s. Rep Julia Brownley, Thousand Oaks office: 805-379-1779

I join with our community and Council colleagues in working to keep this City safe for all residents, and in treating all residents with dignity, compassion, and respect.

David Newman
Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks"

(more)

#ThousandOaks #ICE #VenturaCounty #ConejoValley #NewburyPark

Statement on ICE Activity in Thousand Oaks.

"Statement from Mayor David Newman Regarding ICE Activity in Thousand Oaks

14 June 2025

Your city government is scrupulously nonpartisan and laser-focused on local matters. Despite frequent calls to do so, we don't comment on outside issues. When outside issues come to us in Thousand Oaks, however, that's another matter.

Yesterday agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted operations at multiple locations throughout the City. This is now a local issue.

ICE actions here and around Ventura County have caused fear, uncertainty, and confusion among residents, espeically within immigrant communities. Local businesses were closed or short-staffed out of concern for the well-being of staff.

This unease speaks to me personally. My immigrant grandparents fled pograms. For human rights advocay, my Ukrainian grandfather endured arrest and exile to Siberia. And it is hearbreaking to hear my in-laws -- first-generation immigrations who faced ethnic persecution -- worry about detection on our streets.

If you are feeling afraid, help is available. If you need counseling or legal advice, call 211. Interface Services, which the City helps support, can help you identify the appropriate agency to assist.

If you see anything you think is dangerous, call 911 immediately.... (more)"

#ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #VenturaCounty

Wow, San Diego. #NoKings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgZjnnEWO_s

Whew, thought that was Venice, California. No, it's Venice, Italy.

The Guardian: ‘Venice is worn out’: locals see Jeff Bezos wedding as symbol of city’s ills

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/14/venice-worn-out-jeff-bezos-wedding-overtourism

Minneapolis #NoKings

Nice "Who Would Jesus Deport" sign.

https://bsky.app/profile/chaddavis.photography/post/3lrll3uamhq2b

Boston #NoKings

via
https://bsky.app/profile/marykgames.com/post/3lrlmpfrb3s2f

KSTP: Sources say two Minnesota lawmakers have been shot

"BREAKING: Multiple sources tell 5 Eyewitness News at least two MN state lawmakers were shot at their homes last night by a gunman impersonating a police officer. DFL Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman in Brooklyn Park and DFL Sen. John Hoffman in Champlin. Working on more details."

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/sources-say-two-minnesota-lawmakers-have-been-shot/

Minnesota presser started

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHtHNAbFnow

#crime #massshooting #MN #MNpol #politics

Times are tough. May I offer you a dog photo in this trying time? #dog

The guy who was "detained" by the US Marines (hands zip tied) was a U.S. Veteran just trying to cross the street to go to the VA office. 🙄

LA Times interviewed him.

https://www.latimes.com/california/live/los-angeles-protests-immigration-raid-live-updates#p=u-s-marines-detain-army-veteran-outside-federal-building-in-westwood