ICYMI — Judge Stands Up to Trump’s Unlawful Immigration Raids

Hi friend,

In case you missed it, a federal judge just delivered a major victory for human rights, due process, and every family terrorized by Donald Trump’s mass immigration raids in Illinois.

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings has ordered the release of hundreds of people who were unlawfully detained during Trump’s sweeping “Operation Midway Blitz” — a dragnet that targeted thousands of immigrants without warrants, without cause, and without constitutional protections. These raids tore parents from children, stormed workplaces and daycares, and operated far outside the bounds of the law.

Thanks to a lawsuit brought by the National Immigration Justice Center and the ACLU, the court has now ruled that Trump’s tactics violated both the Constitution and a previous settlement restricting warrantless detentions. Judge Cummings’ decision is a powerful reminder that no one is above the law.

✍️ Add your name to applaud Judge Cummings for defending due process, protecting immigrant families, and standing up to Trump’s unlawful mass deportation machine.

Thank you for standing with us!

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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