State Law Proposals to Protect Protesters and Journalists

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

Today, half a dozen lawyers in the DOJ Civil Rights Division have resigned rather than investigate Renée Good’s widow along with mass resignations in the Minnesota US Attorney's Office; the Clintons refuse to respond to a House subpoena to testify about the Epstein Files; House Democrats ask the government if any January 6th rioters are working for ICE; Lindsey Halligan responds to a judge asking her why she keeps signing court documents since she’s been disqualified; Judge Engelmayer asks for briefing on whether he can appoint a special master to oversee the Epstein Files Transparency Act; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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CA Assemblymember Isaac Bryan discusses no mask law in the state, along with a new bill that would bar local law enforcement from moonlighting as an ICE agent. 
Assemblymember Bryan - District 55 
Bill Text: CA AB1537 | 2025-2026

Stories:
Six Prosecutors Quit Over DOJ Push to Investigate Renee Good’s Widow | The New York Times

Top DOJ officials quit after their division refused to probe Minnesota ICE shooting | MS NOW

House Democrats ask Trump administration if any Jan. 6 rioters are now working for ICE | CBS News

Bill and Hillary Clinton Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry | The New York Times
 

Good Trouble
Red, Wine, and Blue is having a Virtual Social Bank to help stop ICE disinformation:

Wednesday, January 14, 7:30-8:30 pm Eastern. https://secure.ngpvan.com/elD13dIEkEGGiwIqYlP84w2

“Extremist trolls, media figures, and the Trump administration are spreading disinformation about the murder of Renee Nicole Good at lightning speed, but we can fight back! A Social Bank is a collective digital action - hundreds of people coming together online to like, comment, share, and amplify key posts around a critical issue. It is also a way to take advantage of this critical juncture to invite in disillusioned Trump supporters”. 

“Join Red Wine & Blue and our friends from the 3.5% Campaign for a Moms for Good Social Bank as we help boost the right messaging and stories online in this important moment”.

*This one will be amplifying Instagram posts, so an Instagram account is required.

→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | American Civil Liberties Union
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Good News
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ICE Shot And Killed Her | Legal Eagle | YouTube

A new study links the psychological benefits of swearing : NPR

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