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Jan 8, 2026 Jessica Plichta was arrested after speaking about anti-war protest activity in Grand Rapids Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrest raised concerns that misdemeanor enforcement was being used to chill protest organizing and speech.
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- Arrest of Jessica Plichta in Grand Rapids, Michigan — On January 3, 2025, Jessica Plichta was arrested in Grand Rapids, Michigan, following a live interview about a protest against the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela.
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Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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