Scenes from 4/20 in NYC!
Posts by Madison Swart
Hundreds of protestors from a coalition of organizations were arrested while staging a sit in outside of Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand’s office during an anti war demonstration demanding an end to U.S. weapons shipments to Israel.
Major gas at the MDC in DTLA followed by “you are no longer protected by any right”
Folks split, people screaming for medics. I am blind atm
The investigation on the two guys who threw the bombs are still ongoing but apparently they opposed Jake Lang.
Scenes from yesterday after a homemade nail bomb that failed to detonate and released smoke was thrown during an anti Islam protest outside of Gracie Mansion led by Jake Lang.
Outside Gracie Mansion in New York City today, far right influencer Jake Lang staged an anti Islam protest with a small group of supporters, appearing with a goat and drawing a large counter protest. Homemade smoke devices were thrown into the crowd at one point. Multiple arrests took place.
Photos by me. Check out Franyelis’ story!
Photo essay from my Minneapolis coverage is up! Check it out.
Community observers shame an ICE agent as he and other agents are parked in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis on January 20, 2026.
So great to team up with the talented @julialurie.bsky.social
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe The Office of Chairman Sitting Bear P.O. BOX D Fort Yates, ND 58538 JULY 1613 STATEMENT REGARDING DETENTION OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE MEMBER IN MINNESOTA JANUARY 24, 2026 I was notified today, January 24, 2026, that a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member has been detained by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Minnesota. Tribal leadership is actively working to locate the individual, gather accurate information, and coordinate with the appropriate authorities to secure their release. At this time, details surrounding the detention remain limited. I urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while this matter is being reviewed Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will continue to advocate for the protection of our citizen's rights and will provide updates as appropriate.
Agents keep detaining Native Americans— especially if they live outside the reservation boundaries.
(This Standing Rock tribal member in Minnesota was released at 5 am the next day.)
Businesses on Nicollet—where at least a thousand people are rallying in protest against ICE after they murdered Alex Pretti down the block—have opened their doors to the community to use the bathroom and warm up.
At The Copper Hen, trays of food are being set out for people to make their own tacos.
Hell yeah!
NUEVA CRÓNICA VISUAL|'El edificio de los arrestos del ICE'
Las detenciones del ICE son parte de la normalidad en EEUU. En las calles estas detenciones resuenan, pero hay un edificio en el que ocurren lejos de los focos
Lo cuenta la fotoperiodista @madisonswart.bsky.social
Border Patrol official Greg Bovino sure does draw a crowd.
Minnesotans are showing up in numbers, yelling and whistling, to make sure the community knows where Bovino and his federal agents are. Even if they're just getting a snack—or taking a piss.
Video: @madisonswart.bsky.social
Outside of the Bishop Henry Whipple Building in Minneapolis a person dancing in a fox costume is arrested by the MPD. Protests have been consistent outside of this building since the ramped up ICE presence.
Honestly have lost count in the chaos but this is the third (?) gas incident today
NOW: thousands upon thousands have gathered in Manhattan to protest against the Trump administration and against ICE. Protestors yell shame while passing by the Trump Tower.
NOW: thousands have gathered in manhattan to protest against trump and ICE.
KATU has confirmed CBP agents shot two people in Portland
katu.com/news/local/i...
A day after an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, anti-ICE protesters marched from Foley Square to One World Trade Center, where DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was speaking on ICE operations. Demonstrators picketed outside for hours, demanding ICE out of NYC.
The picket has now moved to directly outside of the One World Trade Center where Kristi Noem is currently giving a press conference on the 50th floor about ICE operations in NYC.
she’s not! speaking at 11. we’ll see though but so far she’s still scheduled. originally was supposed to speak at 9am but it got pushed to 11
Massive picket now outside of the WTC.
Hundreds are now marching against ICE in NYC toward World Trade Center where Kristi Noem is scheduled to speak.
Oh hey look, The Union Bug has its premiere today! The wonderful Chris Garlock and Harold Phillips came on the show to talk about @laborradionet.bsky.social and what it means to build media by workers, for workers. Check it out. 💪
@madisonswart.bsky.social wrote and did photos for an extremely great piece about Black Trans Liberation Kitchen in New York’s TransGiving. It’s extremely good, and worth a peak.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Text and photography by yours truly! So glad it’s live!
Here’s the link to her gofundme if anyone has the capacity to donate. www.gofundme.com/f/ice-took-m...