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Dante ApaΓ©stegui

@dantealberto

Community Organizer at the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice - @njaij.bsky.social | Peruvian American πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ-πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | Immigrant Rights Advocate | Views are my own.

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β€œTOGETHER, WE ARE AMERICA.”

Bad Bunny’s HT show was a direct answer to MAGA. A reminder of who is America, a declaration of belonging.

We will not be erased.
We will not be excluded.
We will not be silenced.

We will endure.
We will be seen.
We will be heard.

We are America.

β€œSEGUIMOS AQUI.”

09.02.2026 05:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rising anti-ICE sentiment seen in NJ special primary results β€’ New Jersey Monitor Anger toward federal immigration actions appears to have animated Democratic voters in Thursday’s special primary election.

Rising anti-ICE sentiment seen in NJ special primary results newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/06/i...

06.02.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

BREAKING: A federal judge has ordered that 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father be freed from ICE detention.

Families don't belong in detention.

31.01.2026 22:24 πŸ‘ 1390 πŸ” 237 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 12
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Just heartbreaking. Five year old Liam was detained by ICE with his father coming home from school in Minnesota. Reports say ICE used him as "bait". This is not the America I want my kids growing up in. The mindless cruelty and lawlessness must end.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

22.01.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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The greatest threat to the homeland right now is DHS under Kristi Noem’s control.

Just last week, a parent in NJ-10 was detained by ICE after ordering food for his 6-year-old daughter. When her dad didn’t come home, the little girl was found crying and wandering for hours outside, parentless.

21.01.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 259 πŸ” 101 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 5
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🚨 BREAKING: Earlier this morning, @govmurphy.bsky.social signed the Safe Communities Act while allowing TWO OUT OF THREE crucial bills in the immigrant protections package to die on his desk.

Shame, shame, shame.

πŸ”— Read our full statement at bit.ly/statement12026

20.01.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

This was not how it was supposed to endβ€”but here we are.

While we applaud the passage of the Safe Communities Act, we reject Gov. Murphy’s decision to withhold the full set of immigrant protections our communities fought for.

It should not have taken more than a year for these bills to advance.

20.01.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Buff yellow social media graphic that says"Our communities can't wait

Sign the bills, Phil!

Sign bills S5036/A6308, S5037/A6309, and S5038/A6310 into law"

with an image of Gov. Phil Murphy and in the background a photo of a protest.

Buff yellow social media graphic that says"Our communities can't wait Sign the bills, Phil! Sign bills S5036/A6308, S5037/A6309, and S5038/A6310 into law" with an image of Gov. Phil Murphy and in the background a photo of a protest.

Under @govmurphy.bsky.social's leadership, New Jersey has moved forward, building a stronger, more inclusive, and more welcoming state. Which is why I am deeply disappointed by his current inaction.

This is the time to cement a legacy of trust and safety for all. 𝐒𝐒𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐛𝐒π₯π₯𝐬, 𝐏𝐑𝐒π₯! #njforall

20.01.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Our joint statement with @repbonnie.bsky.social and @replamonica.bsky.social in support of immigrant protection legislation in New Jersey.

19.01.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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@govmurphy.bsky.social

You’re still on the clock ⏰ Governor Phil Murphy. It’s time to sign ALL 3 Immigrant Protections Bills as they are. Don’t leave us unprotected in one of the darkest times in our history.

19.01.2026 23:48 πŸ‘ 151 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 6
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🚨 Tell @govmurphy.bsky.social: SIGN IMMIGRANT PROTECTIONS NOW!

There's only 24 hours left for Governor Murphy to show up for our communities. That means signing the immigrant protections package (S5036/A6308, S5037/A6309, and S5038/A6310) into law NOW πŸ’₯

19.01.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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πŸ“² You can join us in fighting for immigrant New Jerseyans by TEXTING @govmurphy.bsky.social:

There's no time to wait.
Our communities need you.
Immigrant protections NOW.
Sign bills S5036/A6308, S5037/A6309, and S5038/A6310 into law.

πŸ“ž (732) 605-5455

19.01.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Opinion: Gov. Murphy Must Meet the Moment and Stand Up for Immigrant Communities One Final Time - New Jersey Globe OPINION Last week, our country bore witness to the depths of ICE’s cruelty. We saw a masked agent shoot into a vehicle that was driving away, murdering

Must-read from the NJ Globe: Gov. Murphy must stand up for immigrant communities one final time. πŸ”— newjerseyglobe.com/governor/opi...

Deep thanks to @maketheroadnj.bsky.social ,
@aapinewjersey.org, and
@zellieimani.bsky.social for your advocacy.

@govmurphy.bsky.social, pass the bills!

16.01.2026 20:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Truly disappointing to see this response from @govmurphy.bsky.social

As we continue to witness the cruel, deadly results of Trump's mass deportation agenda, now is the moment for our state to lead and protect ALL our communities.

This is a matter of life, safety, and dignity. #NJforall

15.01.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“’TEXT @govmurphy.bsky.social NOW‼️

Yesterday, our movement made history. But the fight isn't over. We need to call on Gov. Murphy to sign the immigrant protections bill package into law NOW.

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13.01.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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🚨 ACT NOW and text @govmurphy.bsky.social at (732) 605-5455:

πŸ“² β€œThe NJ Legislature made history by passing the immigrant protections package. But the safety of our communities can’t wait. Governor Murphy, sign these bills into law NOW.”

13.01.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Folks we have an urgent call to action here in NJ. We are waiting for Governor Murphy to sign three immigrant protection acts in the final days of his term that have already passed the assembly and Senate.

URGENT ACTION CALL from immigration advocacy groups here:

15.01.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 161 πŸ” 90 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 6
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🚨 ALL THREE CRITICAL PROTECTIONS PASSED THE SENATE. 🚨

Today, NJ chose to stand up for immigrant communities. This hard-won victory proves what’s possible when a dedicated coalition comes together to fight for what truly matters.

So proud of our @njaij.bsky.social coalition. We did it!

#NJForAll

13.01.2026 04:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Immigrant protections NOW!

🚨The Assembly has passed three critical bills to shield our communities from federal overreach and targeted attacks. 🚨

The Senate votes in minutes.

All we have left to do is WIN. πŸ’₯βœŠβ€ΌοΈ

12.01.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“WE ARE IN TRENTON FOR THE FINAL VOTE ON THE IMMIGRANT PROTECTIONS PACKAGE!

πŸ’₯Our powerful coalition has PACKED the Senate + Assembly chambers to show legislators that we are HERE.

New Jerseyans need protections now! Our data, communities and trust depend on it.

#njforall

12.01.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 6
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We’ve urged lawmakers to vote YES on the protections package!

πŸ€” Have you?

These protections would mean our communities can:
🌟confidently access services without fear of deportation
🌟safeguard our data from being shared w/ ICE
🌟ensure our state resources go to New Jerseyans

12.01.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the day! Three critical immigrant protection bills are headed for a vote in the New Jersey Legislature.

πŸ“Ί Watch the live proceedings here: www.njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...

#PassImmigrantProtectionsNow #BeGood #ImmigrantJustice

12.01.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ POV: you’re part of a powerful coalition of advocates PACKING TRENTON to pass crucial protections for New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities.

That’s right β€” we’re back, and we won’t quit until bills A6308/S5036, A6309/S5037, and A6310/S5038 are LAW πŸ’₯

08.01.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

Today, ICE killed a U.S. citizen. This killing was made possible by its militarization, its reliance on racial profiling, and the pressure it exerts on states to participate in family separation and state violence.

If justice still exists, abolition is its only coherent answer. Abolish ICE.

08.01.2026 01:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨We need YOU!

An immigrant protections bill package has passed its first committee in the statehouse, but we still have ways to go before its law. NJ has DAYS to pass these bills.

πŸ“ž Contact your legislator! Urge them to pass immigrant protections NOW: njaij.org/2026actnow

07.01.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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So… What’s in the immigrant protections package? πŸ€”

The bill package would:
🌟 provide privacy protections for immigrant New Jerseyans
🌟safeguard sensitive locations from ICE
🌟codify the Immigrant Trust Directive into law

We need a #NJforAll. Trenton, pass protections now!

07.01.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Join the movement. Help us pass immigrant protections NOW!

Details below:

06.01.2026 20:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NJ panel advances bills aimed at shielding immigrants from federal agents β€’ New Jersey Monitor One of the bills would codify a 2018 state order that restricts when local law enforcement can help federal immigration agents.

NJ panel advances bills aimed at shielding immigrants from federal agents newjerseymonitor.com/2026/01/05/n...

06.01.2026 01:59 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Immigrant Protections NOW!

05.01.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ HAPPENING NOW: Our coalition is packing Trenton to ensure our communities are safe and supported across the Garden State.

Together, we are building a #NJforALL πŸ’₯

Stay updated on the live testimony in the 🧡 ⬇️

05.01.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0