ICE Agent Arrested, Comey Case Ruling, Ahmaud Arbery Conviction Upheld, and More on The Daily Beans

Scathing Ruling in Comey Case

• ⚖️ Judge Fitzpatrick issued a 22-page ruling detailing numerous errors by prosecutor Lindsey Halligan in the Comey case.
• 💡 Halligan incorrectly stated the burden of proof lies with the defendant and failed to obtain a proper search warrant for key evidence.
• 🎙️ A full interview with Adam Klasfeld discussing this ruling is available for free on Allison Gill's Substack at mullershewrote.com.

Justice Department Policy Shift

• 🚢 A former Justice Department official suggested the US should 'just sink' drug boats instead of interdicting them, a policy shift from previous administrations.
• ⚠️ This policy shift has led to approximately 20 strikes in international waters, resulting in over 75 deaths, with officials questioning its legality and effectiveness.

Seattle City Attorney Election

• 🏛️ Erika Evans, a former DOJ prosecutor who resigned due to the administration's actions, has been elected as the Seattle City Attorney.
• ✊ Evans' campaign focused on challenging the Trump administration and demanding community safety.

Epstein Files and Ahmaud Arbery Conviction

• 📄 Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files, reversing his previous stance.
• ⚖️ A federal appeals court upheld the hate crime convictions of the three men involved in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, affirming that race was a determining factor.

ICE Agent Arrest and New Mexico Childcare Program

• 🚨 An ICE agent was arrested for pulling a gun on a teenager and illegally detaining him at gunpoint.
• 👶 New Mexico has seen thousands of children enroll in its new free childcare program, with daycare providers also showing significant interest.

Good Trouble and Community Action

• ✊ Events are being organized in Washington D.C. from November 20-22, including protests and lobbying efforts, to demand an end to the current administration.
• ❤️ The show highlights community efforts, including a comedian's food drive shows and a protest against an ICE detention center on the Oregon coast, celebrating small triumphs and collective action.