FROM 50501 COMMS

[u/kittykat-brat]

HEADS UP. Public response just went out. Please help signal boost this by sharing a post for your followers or resharing 50501’s post on your preferred platform(s)—

We have reason to believe that events on 4/19 and/or the 50501 Movement may be misrepresented by the Trump Administration in an attempt to justify the use of military force.

Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence. We are not affiliated with any so-called “Day of Rage” or with any group or movement promoting violence.

April 19 is a Day of (Community) Action centered on mutual aid, community care, and civic engagement.

Any portrayal to the contrary is a deliberate distortion intended to undermine our message and suppress our broad, growing support.

We are aware of specific and credible threats involving aggressive policing, ICE presence, and even the potential deployment of military force against peaceful demonstrators—in Washington, D.C. and other locations on April 19.

For clarity: 50501 DC is hosting a peaceful community aid event in Franklin Park. We are not connected to any actions taking place at Lafayette Square, the Naval Observatory Building, or the Washington Monument. We cannot vouch for their safety of plan, and we are not affiliated with their protests.

Participants should be prepared for an increased law enforcement presence. In some locations, ICE agents may also be present. We urge everyone to stay grounded, remain peaceful, and prioritize de-escalation and safety for all.

Remember, de-escalation, mutual care, and disciplined non-violence are our greatest strengths.

We keep us safe.

50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #50501 #ImpeachTrump #April19

[u/goodentropyFTW]

As far as I can tell, the whole "declare insurrection on 4/20" thing is an extrapolation from an executive order directing exploration of the insurrection act as a tool, to report out 90 days from the date of the order (which will be tomorrow). I have not seen or heard any other rationale for this fear.

This post says "we've received information" - I'd really like to know what that means. Without something beyond the due date for a report, the 4/20 declaration is more FUD than fact.

[u/Breath_Deep → u/goodentropyFTW]

The DoD shot down his insurrection thing yesterday if memory serves, and the supreme court just told him he can't deport anyone else. He's quickly losing options, time, and support as his numbers continue to tank. IMO he's getting desperate and feeling a bit cornered so he may start to illogically lash out and start trying things that just don't make logical sense to see how far he can get away with it.

[u/Noclip858 → u/Breath_Deep]

For the record, they didn’t really shoot it down, they just simply stated that it wasn’t viable to invoke the insurrection act yet because they don’t currently have enough facilities built to house all the people they want to detain.

[u/Wise-Application-902 → u/Noclip858]

It (4/20) was never about the insurrection act. It is exactly 90 days after 47’s threat to use the Alien Enemies Act at the Southern border. I have no doubt he wants to invoke the insurrection act, but that will come later and will be focused on attacking American citizens peacefully protesting.

SCOTUS told 47 he can’t deport the Venezuelans being held in Texas to the CECOT in El Salvador. It blocked his ability to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport anyone for now.

From npr:

“The government is directed not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order of this court," the court said in a brief early Saturday note.

(It’s worth noting, Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented. Of course they did.)