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The ACLU sues Trump over racial profiling, courts defend voter privacy, and Democrats gain momentum—good news heading into the weekend!

January 16, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! The ACLU is taking bold action to defend civil rights by suing the Trump administration over what it calls a dangerous racial profiling campaign targeting Somali and Latino communities in Minnesota.

And there’s more encouraging news to end the week strong: Cook Political Report is shifting 18 House races toward Democrats, federal judges are pushing back on Trump’s overreach, and progress continues on everything from deepfake accountability to rebuilding mental health funding.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

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Emily from The Smile

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