The Smile: 10/22

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! Judges across the country — from Chicago to Portland to Boston — are taking a brave stand to defend the rule of law and push back against Donald Trump’s reckless abuse of power. In a growing wave of rulings, federal judges appointed by both parties are rejecting Trump’s unlawful claims of “emergency” powers and reaffirming a simple truth: no one is above the law, not even the president.

✍️ Add your name to stand with these judges defending democracy, constitutional rights, and the independence of America’s courts.

And in more good news: Joe Biden completes radiation therapy after his prostate cancer diagnosis, Republicans are melting down over the “No Kings” protests, and more!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

‘Rogue president’: growing number of US judges push back against Trump

Anti-Trump organizer already teases third round of ‘No Kings’ rallies

2 bakers from Ohio are headed to the Olympics of bread in France

Biden completes radiation therapy after prostate cancer diagnosis, rings the bell

Mahmoud Khalil’s attorneys file appeals to prevent future Ice detentions

Arizona AG sues to force House Speaker Johnson to seat Democrat Adelita Grijalva

Trump and Johnson Are Melting Down Over The Success of “No Kings”

Hakeem Jeffries says public pressure will force Congress to extend ACA subsidies

DNC increasing spending in New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania

Democrats drafting counterproposal for federal employee pay bill

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Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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