The Smile: 12/12

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! We’re closing out the week with a powerful win for justice and due process: a federal judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody, rebuking the Trump administration’s months-long unlawful detention and failed attempts to deport him without legal authority.

✍️ Celebrate this major victory for human rights, the rule of law, and the courage of those who refused to give up on Kilmar’s freedom.

And the good news keeps coming: Indiana Republicans rejected Trump’s redistricting demands, Letitia James won another round against the DOJ’s political prosecutions, and a wave of Democratic momentum is reshaping races from Ohio to Capitol Hill. 

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from ICE custody

Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push

Justice Department again fails to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James

Khloe’s Kat Project: Hettinger teen rescues stray cats, finds them new homes

Costco stayed out of politics. Then it sued Donald Trump.

WATCH: Rep. Thompson calls on Noem to resign for ‘making America less safe’

Democrat gains in race against Ramaswamy for Ohio governor: Poll

Watch: Airman surprises siblings in early Christmas present

House passes bill to restore federal workers’ bargaining rights

Environmental group sues in bid to get Trump's image removed from new national park passes

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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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