# “I felt sick”: DHS launched spying initiative against activists

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Podcast: [Connect with Jacob Soboroff](https://stenobird.com/podcast/connect-with-jacob-soboroff-7904739)
Published: 2026-08-16T17:22:42+00:00
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## Resource

August 16, 2026; 11am: Unidos Minnesota Executive Director Emilia González Avalos; 404 Media Co-Founder Joseph Cox; “Flock Off! Ithaca” organizer Aaron Fernando; Dr. Brandon Crum

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