The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool Leftist Legal Observers Scam EXPOSED, Leftists Are Using ADVANCED Tactics In MN ft. Amber Duke
Jan 14, 2026
Amber Duke, a journalist from Daily Caller and Substack, dives into the world of legal observers, tracing their roots and modern tactics at protests. She reveals the strategies employed by Minnesota Ice Watch to obstruct police actions and discusses how activists often underestimate the legal risks they face. Duke critiques the selective outrage in protests and the manufacture of victim narratives, while emphasizing the societal implications of community safety and self-advocacy, especially among younger generations.
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Legal Observers Aren't Official Protectors
- "Legal observers" are a term popularized by left-wing groups but usually just means protesters filming events.
- Organizers train them to obstruct law enforcement and falsely claim special status to avoid consequences.
Organized Obstruction Over Filming
- Minnesota Ice Watch publicly urged members to physically obstruct ICE and ignore lawful police orders.
- Refusing to obey orders or blocking officers can lawfully lead to physical removal and charges.
National Lawyers Guild Policing Protesters
- Tate Brown recounts meeting National Lawyers Guild members who policed protesters and treated conservative documentarians as enemies.
- They wore vests and discouraged independent filming, signaling selective protection.