Reader’s Links for January 27th, 2025

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  6. An observation on world-views

    If comments in X are legit, then the majority of those living in the Arab world see slavery and subjugation as a normal consequence of kidnapping, which they view as a warfare strategy. For example, the comments denigrate those from people who object to having Israeli,Thai, Philipino, and other Arabs work without pay, under duress in Gazan kitchens, homes, and even as childcare. “They were not mistreated” is the chorus on X with respect to conditions under which the hostages were held.

    They don’t recognize the conditions as slavery. I have to admit, though, that even in the West, when I share that my great-grandparents were slaves, there is a puzzled reaction until I point out that they provided years of unpaid labor under the Nazis, who enslaved peoples across their conquest, as did Imperial Japan and the Soviets, and others.

    It would be a wise litmus test if countries could ask whether a potential entrant had benefited from such unpaid labor. Indeed compensation should be part of the aid package to Gaza.

    Granted that Gazans suffered the fatal effects of bombing from Hamas and from Israel, but they chose not to shelter underground and my observation is about attitudes with regard to slavery, not to war.

    • Islam locks people in the 7th Century, back then slavery was accepted by every nation, if we don’t successfully resist the Islamic conquest of the west it will once again become common.

      • Exactly. We are already being programmed for THEIR cultural ways. Our criminal code states clearly about wife beating, rape, assault, sex with children…………they will never assimilate, they need to go to an Islamic country and practice their “faith”.

  7. Leftist Honduran President Calls an “Urgent Meeting” to All Presidents and Heads of State in Latin American and Caribbean Nations After Colombia Threat to Trump Dramatically Backfires
    thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/honduras-president-calls-urgent-meeting-all-presidents-heads/
    Jan. 27, 2025 8:45 am
    Xiomara Castro de Zelaya (Credit: Ricardo Stuckert/PR)

    Honduras President has called for an urgent meeting of all presidents and heads of state from Latin American and Caribbean nations, following a backfired threat by Colombia against U.S. President Donald Trump.

    It can be recalled that this is the same president who threatened to terminate military cooperation with the United States if President Donald Trump proceeded with his plan for mass deportations of illegal immigrants, including those from Honduras.

    On Sunday night, Xiomara Castro de Zelaya, the current President Pro Tempore of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), summoned an emergency meeting of all presidents and heads of state within the region.

    “As President Pro Tempore (PPT) of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), I hereby call an urgent meeting of presidents and heads of state next Thursday, January 30, at 11:00 am (Honduras time),” Xiomara Castro de Zelaya wrote on X.

    The memo reads:

    “The Pro Tempore Presidency (PPT) of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), currently held by the Republic of Honduras, presents its kind regards to all the National Coordinators of the Member States of CELAC, on the occasion of reporting that President Iris Xiomara Castro is calling an URGENT Extraordinary Meeting of Presidents and Heads of State of CELAC for next Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (Honduras).

    In this regard, it is reported that said meeting has been scheduled in a hybrid format. It is also worth noting that His Excellency Gustavo Petro Urrego, President of the Republic of Colombia, incoming PPT of CELAC, has confirmed his participation in person in Tegucigalpa.
    Agenda Items

    Migration,
    Environment,
    Latin American and Caribbean Unity.

    The Pro-Tempore Presidency (PPT) of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) takes this opportunity to express to all the National Coordinators of the Member States of CELAC its High and Distinguished Consideration.”

    Como Presidenta Pro Témpore (PPT) de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (CELAC), convoco con carácter urgente a una reunión de presidentes y jefes de Estado; próximo jueves 30 de enero a las 11:00 a.m. (hora de Honduras). pic.twitter.com/vEXCwCZBQl

    — Xiomara Castro de Zelaya (@XiomaraCastroZ) January 26, 2025

    The tensions began when leftist Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a former Marxist guerrilla and a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy, confirmed that he had blocked the flights containing criminal illegal aliens in a post on the X platform.

    “A migrant is not a criminal and must be treated with the dignity that every human being deserves,” Petro wrote, alongside a video of Brazilian deportees being flown out of the US on Friday.

    “That’s why I turned back the US military planes that were carrying Colombian migrants. I cannot allow migrants to remain in a country that does not want them; but if that country sends them back, it must be with dignity and respect for them and for our country. We will receive our fellow citizens on civilian planes, without treating them like criminals. Colombia is respected.”

    Un migrante no es un delincuente y debe ser tratado con la dignidad que un ser humano merece.

    Por eso hice devolver los aviones militares estadounidenses que venían con migrantes colombianos.

    No puedo hacer que los migrantes queden en un país que no los quiere; pero si ese país… https://t.co/U1MmWrNio1

    — Gustavo Petro (@petrogustavo) January 26, 2025

    The U.S. Department of State swiftly issued a statement calling out Petro’s hypocrisy after he initially authorized the flight of the plane, only to cancel it at the last minute.

    “President Trump has made it clear that under his administration, America will no longer be lied to nor taken advantage of. It is the responsibility of each nation to take back their citizens who are illegally present in the United States in a serious and expeditious manner.

    Colombian President Petro had authorized flights and provided all needed authorizations and then canceled his authorization when the planes were in the air. As demonstrated by today’s actions, we are unwavering in our commitment to end illegal immigration and bolster America’s border security.”

    Trump immediately announced a 25% tariff on all Colombian goods entering the United States, set to increase to 50% within a week, along with travel bans and visa revocations targeting Colombian government officials.

    President Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social:

    “I was just informed that two repatriation flights from the United States, with a large number of Illegal Criminals, were not allowed to land in Colombia. This order was given by Colombia’s Socialist President Gustavo Petro, who is already very unpopular amongst his people. Petro’s denial of these flights has jeopardized the National Security and Public Safety of the United States, so I have directed my Administration to immediately take the following urgent and decisive retaliatory measures:

    -Emergency 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the United States. In one week, the 25% tariffs will be raised to 50%.

    -A Travel Ban and immediate Visa Revocations on the Colombian Government Officials, and all Allies and Supporters.

    Trending: Entitled Democrat State Senator Handcuffed After Defying Law Enforcement — Caught Running Stop Signs Twice, Refuses to Show ID at Traffic Stop

    -Visa Sanctions on all Party Members, Family Members, and Supporters of the Colombian Government.

    -Enhanced Customs and Border Protection Inspections of all Colombian Nationals and Cargo on national security grounds.

    -IEEPA Treasury, Banking and Financial Sanctions to be fully imposed.

    These measures are just the beginning. We will not allow the Colombian Government to violate its legal obligations with regard to the acceptance and return of the Criminals they forced into the United States!”

    After Trump’s warning, Secretary Rubio promptly directed the suspension of visa issuance at the U.S. Embassy Bogota consular section.

    He implemented travel sanctions on individuals and their families involved in obstructing U.S. repatriation flight operations.

    “Measures will continue until Colombia meets its obligations to accept the return of its own citizens. America will not back down when it comes to defending its national security interests,” the Department of State wrote.

    The State Department will continue to enforce and prioritize an America First agenda. Following President Petro’s refusal to accept two repatriation flights he previously authorized, @SecRubio immediately ordered a suspension of visa issuance at the U.S. Embassy Bogota consular…

    — Department of State (@StateDept) January 26, 2025

    Immediately, Petro embarrassingly folded to President Donald Trump’s strategic pressure, making a drastic U-turn by sending the presidential plane to collect Colombian deportees previously barred from landing.

    Petro also threatened to impose a 50% tariff on U.S. goods, though Colombia later settled on a 25% tariff. But this threat didn’t push through after Colombia caved in.

    “The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, including on U.S. military aircraft, without limitation or delay.

    Based on this agreement, the fully drafted IEEPA tariffs and sanctions will be held in reserve, and not signed, unless Colombia fails to honor this agreement.

    The visa sanctions issued by the State Department, and enhanced inspections from Customs and Border Protection, will remain in effect until the first planeload of Colombian deportees is successfully returned.

    Today’s events make clear to the world that America is respected again. President Trump will continue to fiercely protect our nation’s sovereignty, and he expects all other nations of the world to fully cooperate in accepting the deportation of their citizens illegally present in the United States.”

    The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms pic.twitter.com/mQocusSGOC

    — Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 27, 2025

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/honduras-president-calls-urgent-meeting-all-presidents-heads/

    • VICTORY: Colombia Agrees to “All of President Trump’s Terms” For Deportation Flights on Military Planes to Avoid Tariffs and Sanctions — Some Restrictions Still in Place Pending First Successful Immigrant Delivery
      thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/victory-colombia-agrees-all-president-trumps-terms-deportation/
      Jan. 27, 2025 8:00 am
      “Deportation flights have begun” – White House says

      The Government of Colombia has agreed to cooperate with the U.S.’s deportation flight program and accept “all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, including on U.S. military aircraft, without limitation or delay” following threats from President Trump earlier Sunday.

      In exchange for their cooperation, President Trump has agreed to reserve tariffs and financial sanctions against Colombia, says White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Visa sanctions and immigration restrictions, including enhanced inspections of Colombian Nationals and their goods, “will remain in effect until the first planeload of Colombian deportees is successfully returned.”

      The Trump Administration began flying illegals out of the country on military aircraft and landing them in South America last week.

      The military is using C-17 cargo planes to transport illegals from Tucson and Fort Bliss, Texas. Over 500 illegals, including gang members, had already been deported by Friday.

      However, as The Gateway Pundit reported on Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro tried to act tough on Saturday night by blocking two U.S. military deportation flights, sparking a fiery response from the Trump administration.

      President Trump, in a characteristic show of force, didn’t just criticize Petro’s actions but retaliated heavily by implementing severe economic and travel sanctions against Colombia.

      The sanctions included an emergency imposition of a 25% tariff on all Colombian goods, a figure that Trump threatened to double within a week.

      As noted by conservative commentator Addison Smith, this would have been devastating for Colombia, as “the U.S. is Colombia’s largest trading partner with over 30% of their exports— worth $14B/yr.”

      This is a big deal.

      The U.S. is Colombia’s largest trading partner with over 30% of their exports— worth $14B/yr

      25% (and soon, 50%) tariffs across the board isn’t just a trade war for Colombia, it’s a financial catastrophe.

      Good luck, Petro! https://t.co/tOL54FRw7N

      — Addison Smith (@AddisonSmithTV) January 26, 2025

      Petro ultimately caved and announced the dispatch of his presidential plane to facilitate the return of its citizens, framing it as a commitment to guarantee “dignified conditions” for deportees. Trump then teased the Colombian President with an epic victory post on Truth Social, telling Petro to “FAFO” or “F*ck around and find out,” a warning not to mess with the United States again.

      WINNING! President Trump Savagely Taunts Colombian President With Gangster Image After Announcing Consequences for Blocking Illegal Alien Flights, Tells Him to “F*ck Around and Find Out (FAFO)”

      Perto later issued a bizarre and outrageous statement, race-baiting and threatening to impose his own tariffs on American goods Sunday evening.

      White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced in a statement late Sunday that an agreement has been reached between the two leaders.

      Leavitt released the following statement:

      “The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, including on U.S. military aircraft, without limitation or delay.

      Based on this agreement, the fully drafted IEEPA tariffs and sanctions will be held in reserve, and not signed, unless Colombia fails to honor this agreement. The visa sanctions issued by the State Department, and enhanced inspections from Customs and Border Protection, will remain in effect until the first planeload of Colombian deportees is successfully returned.

      Today’s events make clear to the world that America is respected again. President Trump will continue to fiercely protect our nation’s sovereignty, and he expects all other nations of the world to fully cooperate in accepting the deportation of their citizens illegally present in the United States.”

      The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms pic.twitter.com/mQocusSGOC

      — Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 27, 2025

      Notably, Petro reposted his own feed:

      This came after he reposted America-hating Socialist Rep. Alexandria Occasio Cortez (D-NY) attacking Trump and lying about the effect of tariffs on Americans earlier Sunday.

      Trending: WATCH: Vice President JD Vance Expertly Schools Far-Left Face the Nation Host Margaret Brennan with a Simple Economic Lesson When She Asks a Gotcha Question on Grocery Prices

      https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/victory-colombia-agrees-all-president-trumps-terms-deportation/

    • “It is the responsibility of each nation to take back their citizens.”

      Latin American governments obviously disagree..

      Have Columbia and Mexico etc already nationalized American-owned compamies? That could be their next step.

  8. HE END OF WOKE: President Trump to Ban Transgender Service Members and Eliminate DEI Programs in the Military
    thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/end-woke-president-trump-ban-transgender-service-members/
    Jan. 27, 2025 9:15 am
    Image: Wikimedia Commons

    President Trump continues to fulfill his promises to America in record fashion.

    The New York Post exclusively revealed that Trump will sign two executive orders today: one implementing an official ban on all transgender individuals from serving in the armed forces and wiping out DEI programs in the military.

    The reporting from the Post was later confirmed by CNN.

    Trump previously signed an executive order in 2021 barring trans people from serving before Joe Biden reversed the order in his first days as White House occupant. However, the Post notes that Trump’s new orders will go further.

    Here are the details courtesy on today’s transgender executive order via the The Post:

    They lay out military standards on pronouns and gender identity and directly prohibit thousands of transgender service members from the military, citing issues with mental and physical readiness.

    “Unit cohesion requires high levels of integrity and stability among service members,” a White House document previewing the order on transgender soldiers reads.

    There can be “no accommodation for anything less than resilience, strength, and the ability to withstand extraordinary physical demands. Individuals who are unable to meet these requirements are unable to serve in the military. This has been the case for decades.”

    “It can take a minimum of 12 months for an individual to complete treatments after transition surgery, which often involves the use of heavy narcotics. During this period, they are not physically capable of meeting military readiness requirements and require ongoing medical care. This is not conducive for deployment or other readiness requirements.”

    The Post notes Trump’s executive order on trans people in the military also mandates Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to bar the “use of invented and identification-based pronouns” in the armed forces, prohibit biological males and females from sleeping, changing and using bathing facilities intended for the opposite sex, and “update all Department of Defense medical standards to ensure they prioritize readiness and lethality.”

    The Gateway Pundit reported last year Trump would remove transgender service members from the military on Day One of his presidency and was expected to be wider-ranging than the one made during his first term in office. While this came a week later than expected, this reporting has proven accurate otherwise.

    There are currently nearly 14,700 trans people serving in the military, according to some reports.

    The second order on DEI mandates that all instances of alleged ‘discrimination’ based on the toxic ideology of DEI will be subject to an internal review by Hegseth. This will likely put multiple career defense officials, including generals, on the chopping block.

    Furthermore, the order will ban all agencies dedicated to DEI in the military while directing Hegseth and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to remove DEI and gender ideology garbage at the US service academies.

    This goes to prove further that Trump 2.0 is a far more efficient letter machine compared to Trump’s first term, where he had Deep State bureaucrats sabotaging him at every turn. With a more vigilant Trump and loyal staff, the new golden age of America has officially arrived.

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/end-woke-president-trump-ban-transgender-service-members/

  9. Pro-Abortion Group Posts Bail for Woman Who Drowned Baby in Bathtub
    thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/pro-abortion-group-posts-bail-woman-drowned-baby/
    Jan. 27, 2025 10:45 am

    A pro-abortion group posted bail for a woman who confessed to murdering her newborn baby.

    Annie Anderson is accused of leaving her 24-hour-old infant in a trash can at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport back in October 2005, according to AZ Family.

    But a group called Repro Legal Defense Fund recently bailed her out of jail.

    The police dubbed the murdered child “baby Skylar” and only recently seem to have cracked the case through genealogy and DNA. Anderson, now 51, has confessed to the crime, telling investigators that she was unaware she was pregnant and gave birth in a hotel bathtub.

    Then she drowned the baby and threw her body in the trash can before catching a flight back home to Washington.

    A bond receipt indicated that Repro Legal Defense Team, which according to the group’s website “provides financial support for people investigated or fighting charges related to their pregnancy or abortion,” paid for Anderson to leave jail in December.

    The group, which claims to value “compassion” and “dignity” and “trust,” invites women to apply for legal funds for their “self-managed abortion, in-clinic abortion, or at-home abortion.”

    Russ Richelsoph, a criminal defense attorney, said in commentary to AZ Family that he had never seen “a political group like this post a bond in this kind of case.”

    But these abortion zealots are acting completely consistently with their beliefs.

    The entire ethos of abortion is self-worship. Rather than serving God and others by raising one’s children and providing love and care for them, even at great personal sacrifice, even unto death, the act of abortion is an act of self-worship, placing one’s own wants, needs, desires, and lusts over the well-being of one’s children.

    That is why a group like Repro Legal Defense Team would most certainly bankroll the legal cause of a woman who confessed to gruesomely slaughtering her own child.

    To be clear, even though Anderson made a confession to police, she has not yet been convicted of a crime. But these particular abortion activists are perfectly in line with their religion of self-worship at the expense of others.

    The report from AZ Family said that the group would have to know Anderson was charged with murder, child abuse, and abandoning a dead body before deciding to fork over hundreds of dollars in bail funds anyway.

    #BREAKING: Annie Anderson, who is accused of killing “Baby Skylar” at Sky Harbor Airport, has been released from custody in Maricopa County, MCSO has confirmed. pic.twitter.com/hWq9Ni8rS3

    — Dr Jennifer Lincoln (@drjenniferlncln) January 12, 2025

    But at the end of the day, is drowning a newborn baby in a bathtub all that different from cutting a preborn baby into ribbons in the womb? If one can affirm the latter, is there really that much stopping one from being consistent and supporting the former, as well?

    The baby inside the womb is just as much an image-bearer of the living God as the baby outside the womb. The details of when and how the baby is murdered are at some point incidental.

    The terrible murder of baby Skylar, and the abortion group rallying behind the murderer, shows that pro-abortion zealots are acting consistently with their beliefs.

    Christians now need to act consistently with theirs and abolish the practice of abortion once and for all.

    This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/pro-abortion-group-posts-bail-woman-drowned-baby/

    • I loathe this creature. He should be in prison for all the vaccine injured and dead Canadians.

  11. BREAKING: Trump’s DOJ Goes Scorched Earth, Fires More Than a Dozen Partisan Officials on Jack Smith’s Team
    thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/breaking-trumps-doj-goes-scorched-earth-fires-more/
    Jan. 27, 2025 4:20 pm
    On August 1, 2023, Jack Smith announced four charges against former President Donald Trump as part of his investigation into the 2020 election.

    Trump’s Justice Department went scorched earth on Monday and fired more than a dozen officials who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team.

    Acting Attorney General James McHenry said Jack Smith’s prosecutors and aides cannot be trusted so he terminated more than a dozen of them.

    The names of the fired officials were not released.

    Former US Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as special counsel to investigate Trump in November 2022 just one day after Trump announced his reelection bid.

    Jack Smith indicted Trump on more than 37 counts in a Florida court in an Espionage Case related to presidential records lawfully stored at Mar-a-Lago. Separately, Jack Smith indicted Trump on 4 counts in a DC court in a case related to January 6.

    Both cases were torpedoed after Trump won the 2024 election.

    Jack Smith released volume one of his report related to his January 6 case but a federal judge blocked his classified documents report from being shared with Congress.

    Jack Smith resigned from the DOJ earlier this month.

    Fox News reported:

    The Justice Department is firing more than a dozen key officials who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team prosecuting President Donald Trump, after Acting Attorney General James McHenry said they could not be trusted in “faithfully implementing the president’s agenda,” Fox News Digital has learned.

    McHenry has transmitted a letter to each official notifying them of their termination, a Justice Department official exclusively told Fox News Digital.

    It is unclear how many officials received that letter. The names of the individuals were not immediately released.

    “Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump,” a DOJ official told Fox News Digital. “In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda.”

    This action “is consistent with the mission of ending the weaponization of government,” the official told Fox News Digital.

    Jack Smith’s top hatchet man, Jay Bratt, abruptly resigned from the Justice Department earlier this month.

    Jay Bratt was one of the main prosecutors who spearheaded the Mar-a-Lago raid, he threatened a lawyer defending Trump’s valet driver and admitted the DOJ tampered with evidence.

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/breaking-trumps-doj-goes-scorched-earth-fires-more/

  12. WAYNE ROOT: How President Trump is Making America Prosperous Again…Safe Again…and Best of All…Revoking Taxpayer-Funded Security For Dr. Fauci (VIDEO)
    thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/wayne-root-how-president-trump-is-making-america/
    Jan. 27, 2025 5:20 pm
    President Donald Trump visited western North Carolina to meet with families affected by Hurricane Helene.

    Wayne Allyn Root with the most important stories in America: This week Wayne explains how President Trump is making America prosperous again…safe again…and best of all…revoking taxpayer-funded security for Dr. Anthony Fauci.

    Watch Wayne’s “America’s Top Ten Countdown” with his World-Famous “Final Four” airing every Friday at 10pm ET and Saturday at Noon ET on Real America’s Voice TV Network. Also watch Wayne’s new nightly show, “The ROOT Reaction” every night at 10 PM ET on Real America’s Voice TV.

    Click through for the video

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/wayne-root-how-president-trump-is-making-america/

  13. Robbery Suspect Freed by Weak Judge — in 30 Min He Sex Assaults 3 Women and 2 Girls: Police
    thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/robbery-suspect-freed-weak-judge-30-min-sex/
    Jan. 27, 2025 7:00 am

    One day after a trip through what NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch calls the “revolving door of our criminal justice system,” a man charged with robbery was accused of groping and grabbing five women.

    Jason Ayala, 31, was charged with two counts of robbery after allegedly attacking a 61-year-old man and a 51-year-old man on Jan. 12 and then stealing a cell phone from one of them, the New York Post reported on Saturday.

    Although the second-degree robbery charges are among those where bail can be set, Judge Robert Rosenthal, appointed by former Mayor Bill de Blasio, put Ayala on the street.

    But as the Post told the tale, Ayala was free to do as he pleased, which led him to a public housing project where he began a 30-minute spree that started with him allegedly grabbing the buttocks of a 14-year-old girl in the lobby of the building.

    After a walk to a different project, Ayala was accused of grabbing the buttocks of a 35-year-old woman.

    Fifteen minutes after the first offense, he had returned to the first housing project. A 49-year-old woman was slapped on the buttocks, with Ayala being accused of the deed.

    Five minutes later, Ayala was accused of touching the crotch of a 12-year-old girl and her 32-year-old mother as they rode an elevator.

    The mom of the 14-year-old called police, who hauled off Ayala.

    “The next day, the day after he was arraigned on the earlier robbery arrest, he victimized five additional females in Manhattan,” Tisch said.

    “All of the arrests were for forcibly touching intimate parts and endangerment. He shouldn’t have been out on our streets the next day doing that,” she added.

    Earlier this month, Tisch said in a statement that “we must stop the revolving door of our criminal justice system that has allowed too many violent and repeat criminals back onto our streets.”

    Ayala was charged with five counts of forcible touching, one count of sexual abuse, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

    Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg requested Ayala face $200,000 cash bail or $600,000 bond.

    Rosenthal put bail at $50,000 cash and $150,000 bond. Ayala was sent to Riker’s Island.

    Ayala’s rap sheet shows he has six previous arrests, including for operating a vehicle while impaired on drugs, marijuana possession, drug sales, assault, criminal mischief, and a 2004 robbery.

    Housing project resident Juana Catalan, 50, said she was upset that the suspect was ever let loose.

    “How are they going to let a criminal go and get away with that?” she said. “That is just really insane to me.”

    The most recent crime figures since the start of 2025 in New York City show a 50 percent increase in rapes relative to the first few weeks of 2024 and a 20.7 percent increase in other sex crimes.

    Trending: J6 Protester Pardoned by President Trump Gunned Down by Sheriff’s Deputy During Traffic Stop in Indiana

    “We need our judges to step up and do the right thing, especially in cases where bail is eligible and bail is called for, to keep dangerous criminals off the streets,” Tisch said recently, according to amNewYork.

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/robbery-suspect-freed-weak-judge-30-min-sex/

  16. WA Outrage: HB 1504 Would Block Gun Ownership Without Liability Insurance
    Ammoland Inc. Posted on January 27, 2025 by Dave Workman
    WA Appeals Court Unanimously Upholds Preemption in SAF Lawsuit, iStock-884168778
    Anti-gunners are pulling out all the stops in Washington. Democrats have introduced a bill requiring liability insurance for each firearm a person owns. iStock-884168778

    Already alarmed by several restrictive gun control bills, Washington state gun owners are now outraged over the introduction of House Bill 1504, a measure which would prohibit not just the purchase, but the possession of a firearm unless that gun is “Insured under a firearm liability policy or covered by a firearm liability bond.”

    It is an idea that has been proposed elsewhere around the country. According to an article in the South Carolina Law Review, “Until recently, no mandate had been enacted. In 2022, San Jose, California, and New Jersey passed laws requiring gun owners to carry liability insurance. But are insurance mandates likely to affect either the incidence of gun violence or the economic burden borne by the government or the victim? And are they likely to escape the courts unscathed?”

    Second Amendment activists reacted on the Washington 2025 Legislative Action Group’s Facebook page with a mix of anger and contempt, coupled with vows of resistance if/when this proposal becomes law.
    HB 1504 was introduced by anti-gun-rights Rep. Kristine Reeves, and she is joined by seven other lawmakers—all far-left Democrats associated with other gun control legislation—including Representatives Beth Doglio, Lauren Davis, Julia Reed, Timm Ormsby, Alex Ramel, Gerry Pollet, and My-Linh Thai.

    As spelled out in the 18-page bill:

    “(1)(a) No person in this state may purchase or possess a firearm unless that person is:

    “(i) Insured under a firearm liability policy or covered by a firearm liability bond meeting the requirements of subsection (2) of this section;

    “(ii) Self-insured as provided in subsection (3) of this section; or

    “(iii) Covered by a certificate of deposit meeting the requirements of subsection (4) of this section.

    “(b) Compliance with this requirement constitutes financial 20 responsibility for the purpose of this section. Proof of financial responsibility to purchase or possess a firearm must be provided on the request of a dealer or law enforcement officer in the format specified under subsection (5) of this section.”

    Evergreen State attorney Bill Kirk, president of Washington Gun Law and an authority on firearms laws in the state, was so alarmed by this measure he put together a video alert in which he unabashedly predicted if passed into law, it will be the “tipping point” to drive gun owners out of the state.

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    It is not the first time gun owner insurance has been pushed by Democrats in Olympia. Last year, the idea was proposed by then-State Sen. Patty Kuderer, a Bellevue Democrat who has now become the State Insurance Commissioner. As reported at the time by the Daily Olympian, Kuderer’s bill would have required Washington gun owners to carry liability insurance “to cover the losses or damages resulting from any accidental use of a firearm,” she said at the time.
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    The newspaper reported at the time that more than 1,100 people signed up to oppose the legislation at a hearing, and another 776 people signed up to support it. Opponents included Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney, an outspoken critics of the idea.

    As critics have observed, this is one more attempt by Democrats to penalize law-abiding gun owners for crimes they don’t commit, and make it financially difficult, if not impossible, to own a gun in the state. Many wonder if that is the underlying motive.

    According to an article published by Lockton Affinity Outdoor, “If such bills were to become law in the future, gunowners may be required to obtain special insurance coverage. Supporters say the idea is similar to laws requiring owners of automobiles to obtain car insurance.”

    But wait a minute, gun rights advocates might observe, owning and driving a motor vehicle is a privilege, whereas gun ownership is a fundamental right protected by the U.S. Constitution and most state constitutions. If HB 1504 becomes law, lawsuits are guaranteed.

    Under the language of HB 1504:

    “(a) A firearm liability policy or bond under this section must:

    (i) Be issued by an insurance company or surety company authorized to do business in this state;

    (ii) provide at least $25,000 of coverage per incident arising from accidental or unintentional discharge of the covered firearm causing injury, death, or property damage; and

    (iii) identify the specific firearm covered by the policy or bond.

    (b) Firearm liability policies and bonds must be obtained on a per-firearm basis, with a separate policy or bond required for each distinct firearm.”

    Translation, each firearm must be individually insured, unless a gun owner chooses to self-insure, a costly option requiring deep pockets. A person who owns several guns would have to get a policy for each one. Making this tougher is the fact that no such insurance policies are currently available in Washington state.

    For those who self-insure, certificates of deposit would be required and placed with the state Department of Licensing. The certificate would require:

    “(a) Proof of financial responsibility may be evidenced by a certificate issued by the department of licensing establishing that the person named therein has deposited with the department $25,000 in cash, or securities such as may legally be purchased by savings banks or for trust funds of a market value of $25,000.

    “(b) Certificates of deposit must be obtained on a per-firearm basis, with a separate certificate required for each distinct firearm.”

    According to the Centralia Chronicle, HB 1504 “would also require firearm range operators to obtain general liability insurance with at least $1 million of coverage per incident. If an individual owns more than 25 firearms, they would qualify as a self-insurer by obtaining a certificate from the state.”

    The newspaper also noted, “If an individual relies on a policy rather than self-insuring through the state, they must obtain one for each firearm. According to HB 1504, failure to display proof to law enforcement ‘creates a presumption that the person has not complied’ and is punishable by a class 1 civil infraction.”

    The Washington Constitution, Article 1, Section 24, states, “The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired…” Gun rights activists were already asserting that this year’s list of gun control measures amount to “impairments,” and that was before HB 1504 was introduced.

    Many gun owners are apparently already contacting their lawmakers via Washington state’s Toll-Free Legislative Hotline: 800-562-6000. Also, by clicking on any of the names of the eight legislators named above, one goes directly to their legislative web page for individual communication.

    https://www.ammoland.com/2025/01/wa-outrage-hb-1504-would-block-gun-ownership-without-liability-insurance/

  17. SAF Celebrates Victory Over California Non-Resident Permits
    By Tom Knighton | 6:29 PM | January 27, 2025
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    As Cam wrote last week, California’s anti-gun regulatory scheme got handed a bit of a body blow when a judge ruled that the state had to start issuing non-resident permits.
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    For a state that doesn’t even like residents being able to get permits, this is something no one is going to be particularly thrilled with and I expect the state to start trying to find ways to make it even more difficult to get permits, but they can no longer just blanket deny everyone who doesn’t live in California their Second Amendment rights.

    One of the groups leading the charge was the Second Amendment Foundation, which sent out a press release celebrating the win:

    A district court has ruled that members of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) nationwide can now apply for a non-resident carry permit in California.

    The United States District Court for the Central District of California issued a preliminary injunction in CRPA v. LASD, SAF’s legal challenge to the refusal of California officials to allow non-resident carry permits in the state.

    “The judge ruled that as a SAF member your right to carry a firearm for self-defense doesn’t stop at the California border just because you are a resident of another state,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “This is just one more benefit of being a SAF member.”

    The injunction requires California to accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a member of SAF or its partner organizations and not prohibited from possessing firearms. SAF is joined in the case by the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California, and several private citizens. The original complaint was filed in December, 2023, and followed by a motion for preliminary injunction shortly thereafter in January, 2024.

    “It’s common sense that your fundamental right to bear arms does not evaporate when you leave your home state,” said SAF Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack. “We’re committed to dragging states like California kicking and screaming into alignment with the demands of the Constitution, and now, peaceable SAF members can exercise their right to bear arms in California.”

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    This, of course, is good news.

    Better news would simply be national reciprocity, in part because I fully expect California to try to find ways to make non-resident permits as burdensome to get as humanly possible, but it’s still a major win. Even if it’s only for SAF members and members of the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Gun Owners of California, and Gun Owners of America, which joined in the lawsuit.

    However, it’s also a district court ruling. That means it doesn’t really apply elsewhere, and it’s also an injunction and not a formal ruling. That means it could well change down the road just as quickly.

    But the fact that the injunction was issued at all is at least suggestive of where an actual ruling might land, especially after the Bruen decision. Yes, Rahimi muddied the waters a good bit, but there’s no historical regulation out there from the time of the Founding or the time of incorporation that justifies this sort of thing.

    So this will warrant us following this case, but it’s hopeful.

    And if it annoys California gun grabbers, well, that’s just a massive bonus.

    https://bearingarms.com/tomknighton/2025/01/27/saf-celebrates-victory-over-california-non-resident-permits-n1227475#google_vignette

  18. Seventh Circuit Questions 2A Rights for Non-Citizen
    By Cam Edwards | 1:31 PM | January 27, 2025
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    The text of the Second Amendment reads (in part), “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” But who are “the people” who possess that right? More specifically, does that term encompass folks who aren’t U.S. citizens?
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    At first blush, it seems to be a fairly easy question to answer. After all, why would a right of “the people” extend to people who aren’t a part of the political community, including those who aren’t in this country legally? That’s the position taken by the Department of Justice, but the attorney for an illegal immigrant busted with a gun in Chicago contends that even undocumented immigrants possess certain constitutional rights, including the right to keep and bear arms.

    The case USA v. Heriberto Carbajal-Flores centers around Flores’ arrest in Chicago for having a firearm. Representing the federal government, Margaret Steindorf said Flores’ immigration status is important.

    “There is the common thread here of felons not abiding by the law and those unlawfully in the country also not authorized to be in the country,” Steindorf said in arguing court precedent allowing for certain individuals to be prohibited from having a firearm.

    Representing Flores, Jacob Briskman said rights granted to “the people” aren’t relegated to only a few amendments in the Bill of Rights.

    “The [U.S.] Supreme Court has decided that undocumented folks have First Amendment protections, Fourth Amendment protections, Fifth Amendment protections when they have come within the United States and developed substantial ties,” Briskman said.

    U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman agreed with Briskman’s argument at trial, concluding that 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5), which makes it illegal to possess a firearm while in this country illegally or unlawfully, is a violation of Carbajal-Flores’ Second Amendment rights. In her opinion, handed down last March, Coleman concluded:
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    The government argues that Carbajal-Flores is a noncitizen who is unlawfully present in this country. The Court notes, however, that Carbajal-Flores has never been convicted of a felony, a violent crime, or a crime involving the use of a weapon. Even in the present case, Carbajal-Flores contends that he received and used the handgun solely for self-protection and protection of property during a time of documented civil unrest in the Spring of 2020.

    Additionally, Pretrial Service has confirmed that Carbajal-Flores has consistently adhered to and fulfilled all the stipulated conditions of his release, is gainfully employed, and has no new arrests or out-standing warrants. The Court finds that Carbajal-Flores’ criminal record, containing no improper use of a weapon, as well as the non-violent circumstances of his arrest do not support a finding that he poses a risk to public safety such that he cannot be trusted to use a weapon responsibly and should be deprived of his Second Amendment right to bear arms in self-defense. Thus, this Court finds that, as applied to Carbajal-Flores, Section 922(g)(5) is unconstitutional.

    Coleman ruled that § 922(g)(5) is facially constitutional, but as applied to Carbajal-Flores the statute is a violation of his rights. Specifically, the judge held that in order to satisfy the federal statute there needs to be an individualized finding of “dangerousness”. If Carbajal-Flores had previously been convicted of a violent crime, or even accused of a violent offense, he might not be allowed to possess a gun as an undocumented immigrant. But given the fact that the only crime Carbajal-Flores has been charged with is the non-violent, possessory offense of owning a gun, the federal government has failed to demonstrate that he poses a threat to himself or others.
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    The DOJ contends, however, that Carbajal-Flores is dangerous. Steindorf argued that Coleman erred by calling the defendant non-violent ,”when in fact the defendant shot a firearm seven times at a passing car without provocation and tried to shoot at a second passing car shortly thereafter,” she told a three-judge panel on the Seventh Circuit.

    That particular appellate court has been pretty hostile to the Second Amendment rights of folks who are U.S. citizens, so I have a feeling the panel is likely to overturn Coleman’s decision in the months ahead. I could be wrong, but I have a hard time seeing the same appellate court that says owning an AR-15s isn’t protected by the Second Amendment concluding that an illegal immigrant’s gun ownership is protected by the very same language.

    https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2025/01/27/seventh-circuit-questions-2a-rights-for-non-citizens-n1227480

  19. How Suppressors Change Your Hunt: Benefits Beyond Decibel Reduction
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    The integration of suppressors into modern hunting practices represents a significant advancement in both hunter effectiveness and environmental stewardship. While often misunderstood due to Hollywood portrayals, suppressors – also known as sound moderators in many countries – offer substantial benefits that extend far beyond noise reduction. This article explores the practical advantages that suppressors bring to hunters, backed by real-world experience and scientific understanding.
    Hearing Protection and Situational Awareness

    The most obvious and crucial benefit of suppressor use in hunting scenarios is the preservation of hearing health. Unsuppressed rifles commonly produce sound levels exceeding 160 decibels – well above the 140dB threshold for permanent hearing damage. Modern suppressors typically reduce this by 20-35 decibels, bringing most hunting rifles down to around 130-140dB. This reduction is particularly valuable during hunting scenarios where traditional hearing protection might impair situational awareness or quick target acquisition. The ability to maintain natural hearing while hunting enhances situational awareness, safety and effectiveness in the field.
    Enhanced Accuracy

    A suppressor’s significant reduction in recoil and muzzle rise often translate to improved accuracy. Recoil can be a significant challenge, especially when working with higher caliber rifles. Most suppressors reduce felt recoil by 20% to 30%, making each shot more manageable and comfortable. The additional weight at the muzzle helps reduce barrel flip, helping hunters to maintain better sight picture through the shot. Reducing the concussive blast of a high-powered rifle also helps many shooters avoid flinching – a common cause of missed shots among hunters. The combination of these factors frequently results in more consistent shot placement and cleaner harvests.
    Suppressors help reduce felt recoil on magnum calibers such as 7mm PRC.
    Stealthy Shooting

    Reduced noise signature is a game-changer for stealthy hunting. I’ve found that animals are less likely to be spooked by the muffled sound of suppressed rifles, allowing me to get closer and take better follow-up shots when needed. it can also reduce the likelihood of disturbing other animals you might be able to target when hunting animals that allow for the taking of more than one critter such as with hogs or predators. It’s a subtle advantage that can make a significant difference when hunting wary game, especially when hunting predators such as coyotes with modern sporting rifles where follow up shots are common.
    Other Technical Advantages

    Modern suppressors offer several technical benefits beyond their primary sound-reducing role. The increased backpressure often results in more consistent powder burn and slightly increased velocity in many loads. Additionally, the suppressor’s ability to reduce muzzle flash can enhance low-light performance – particularly valuable during dawn and dusk hunting periods when game is most active. These technical advantages combine to create a more capable and versatile hunting platform.
    Social and Environmental Considerations

    In an era of increasing pressure on hunting lands and growing urban sprawl, suppressors help maintain positive relationships between hunters and nonhunting neighbors. The reduced sound signature helps minimize complaints about hunting activity and can help preserve access to hunting areas near populated regions. This benefit extends to the hunting community’s public image, demonstrating a commitment to being considerate neighbors and responsible land users.
    An Investment in the Overall Experience

    Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or a newcomer to the outdoors, a suppressor is an investment that will undoubtedly elevate your hunting experience, making it safer, more enjoyable and more rewarding. From improved accuracy and hearing protection to better stealth and reduced environmental impact, suppressors represent a significant advancement in modern hunting technology. As awareness of these benefits continues to grow, suppressors are increasingly recognized as valuable tools for hunters from the big woods to the backcountry.

    https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/how-suppressors-change-your-hunt-benefits-beyond-decibel-reduction/

  21. Found this due to web-surfing…I checked it out – it’s for real!

    First saw a reference to it on a different website – Doc Lee Merritt interviews another former military officer, who is involved in returning the America back into a true Republic!
    FYI.

    https://drleemerritt.com/
    RepublicForUSA.org is the website for more info.

    The Quail