The Smile: 2/18

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! A federal judge just delivered another powerful reminder that due process still matters, ruling that Kilmar Abrego Garcia cannot be re-detained by immigration authorities after officials scrambled to deport him again.

✍️ Celebrate this win for due process and the rule of law!

There’s more hopeful momentum today: local communities are building “ICE-free zones” to protect families, Democrats are demanding truth and accountability in the Epstein investigation, and national parks advocates are fighting back against efforts to erase history.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities, federal judge rules

CBS Didn’t Want Colbert to Talk to This Democratic Candidate. He Did It Anyway.

Bald eagle rescued on Presidents Day

New Mexico House Unanimously Passes Epstein “Truth Commission”

Costco defied Trump’s DEI directive as Target and Walmart scaled back. Business is booming

Groups sue Trump admin, alleging effort to ‘erase history and undermine science’ at national parks

‘You’re Going to See More Defections’: Thomas Massie’s Ominous Prediction for the GOP

With gold medal win, Elana Meyers Taylor is the most decorated U.S. female bobsledder

Ossoff knocks Trump as ‘spiritually broken president’

ICE-free zones and blocked liquor licenses: US cities fight back against immigration raids

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Bunny Z., who shared this cool photo of Claude the albino alligator in San Francisco! If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄

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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