The Smile: 2/20

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! A federal judge just delivered a major rebuke to Trump’s sweeping mass detention policy, throwing out a ruling that had allowed migrants to be jailed without bond hearings. 

✍️ Applaud this victory for due process and the rule of law!

There’s more hopeful momentum today: Georgia Democrats are pushing a new state voting rights act to counter suppression efforts, another judge ordered ICE to release detained NYC street vendors, and blue states are suing to restore canceled climate funds. 

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge throws out ruling backing Trump mass detention policy

Jesse Jackson showed us how love can always be a potent force in public life

Better by the Mile: Hospital sweethearts take on Boston Marathon together

AOC Rips Vance: ‘The Only Thing Longer Than My Pause to Think Was Their Silence to His Joke’

Colbert Takes CBS to Task, Again

Georgia lawmakers fight GOP voter suppression efforts with new state voting rights act

Judge Smacks Down ICE and Orders NYC Street Vendors Released

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address

Nonprofit changes lives with free haircuts

Blue states sue Trump administration over canceled green funds

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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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