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  • j_roby@slrpnk.netOPtoUnited States | News & Politics@lemmy.ml•San Bernardino family claims federal agents shot at truckEnglish
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    5 days ago

    Statement from Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice

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    BORDER PATROL FIRES ON CIVILIAN VEHICLE, STAGES WARRANTLESS OPERATION At approximately 8:40am, immigration agents stopped a vehicle, broke the driver and passenger windows, and fired three times while people were inside. The individual returned home after it became clear agents had no warrant. In fear, the family called SBPD for help. Instead of intervening, SBPD did little to assist. By 9:30am, armed ICE and HSI agents, joined by SBPD, surrounded the home. Despite never presenting a warrant, they remained until 3:45pm, pressuring the individual to come outside. During the incident, two community members were detained using unnecessary force, including one for speaking out. This was a clear abuse of power. Firing at civilians, harassing families without cause, and targeting community voices must stop. We demand full accountability and transparency from SBPD and DHS. We thank all who showed up to support the family. Because of that collective pressure, ICE left. This is not an isolated incident it is part of a larger, unacceptable pattern.

  • j_roby@slrpnk.nettosolarpunk memes@slrpnk.net•TroublemakersEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Brutal! Really sorry to hear that. Sounded like you liked it.

    Thanks man. Almost 20yr long profession, and I think this is finally what’s gonna get me to switch things up.

    You should maybe try Nursery work - there are companies out there that supply plants for reclamation projects.

    Funny enough, one of the few gigs I applied to while waiting to hear the news from my boss was in fact a reclamation project, helping with the large dam removal here in OR. They had filled the position already tho. But that is the kind of career pivot I’d love to make!

    But, I do love me some harebrained schemes! I’m all ears if you hear of anything.

    Moving back to the city will be good for me - it’s where all my people and support networks are, it’s just not what I’d prefer to be doing long term.

  • j_roby@slrpnk.nettoNews@lemmy.world•94 large wildfires burn across US.English
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    1 year ago

    Oregonian here. There’s currently over 100 fires burning across our state. 5 of them currently considered mega-fires.

    Our state-level firefighters, as well as the federal-level are seriously, seriously underpaid. If you’re the letter-to-politician-writing type, please help advocate for better pay and benefits for our firefighters

  • j_roby@slrpnk.nettoSolarpunk@slrpnk.net•Right To Repair + Repair Cafés 🛠️English
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    1 year ago

    Its been awhile since I’ve lived in the city, and even longer since I’ve visited these folks’ place, but if you’re in the Portland, OR area Free Geek is definitely worth checking out!

    Copy paste from their “about” section:

    We are a non-profit organization with a mission: to repurpose technology and discover sustainable solutions while providing educational resources. Our ultimate aim is to foster a vibrant community where individuals are empowered to unlock their full potential. Through our dedicated efforts, we strive to transform the world by leveraging technology, sustainability, and education to create a brighter, more inclusive future, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful impact…

    Free Geek’s goal is to divert technology that would otherwise be recycled or thrown away, refurbish it, and give it back to our community at no or low cost.

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