The Smile: 10/7

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! In another major victory for democracy and the rule of law, Illinois and Chicago have sued the Trump administration to stop its unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities. Their lawsuit makes clear: the president cannot use the military to intimidate communities or punish political opponents.

✍️ Add your name to applaud Illinois and Chicago’s leadership, stand with local officials defending their residents, and reject Trump’s dangerous abuse of power.

And in more good news: Jimmy Kimmel’s return is drawing more supporters than Trump, Democrats are gaining leverage in the shutdown fight, and Chicago just became an official “ICE-free zone” under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new executive order.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Illinois and Chicago sue Trump administration over deployment of National Guard

Jimmy Kimmel more popular than Trump after show suspension, poll finds

Democrats have a surprising amount of shutdown leverage over Trump — and these polls prove it

126 New York schools waive college application fees

Why Democrats have hope in a deep-red Tennessee district

Climate Scientists Raise a Middle Finger to Trump’s Censorship Efforts

Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of sex-trafficking conviction

Biden-era leader becomes champion for patients with rare conditions

Federal appeals court upholds NH court’s freeze of Trump birthright citizenship action

Chicago mayor signs ‘ICE free zone’ executive order

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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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