The Smile: 2/27

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! A federal judge just reaffirmed a bedrock principle of our democracy: no one can be deported to a country where they face danger without meaningful notice and the chance to challenge it in court.

✍️ Applaud this ruling defending due process and human rights!

There’s more momentum today: Trump’s disapproval rating has climbed to 55% as Democrats hold an 8-point edge heading into the midterms, judges are siding with environmental protections, and educators are courageously standing between their students and ICE enforcement.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Federal judge rules Trump admin may not remove people to third countries without due process

Trump disapproval climbs to 55% as Democrats hold 8-point midterm edge

The people standing between students and ICE? Teachers.

San Bernardino fourth grader becomes dual‑enrolled college student

Judge sides with salmon against Trump administration in hydropower ruling

Columbia student detained by ICE is abruptly released after Mamdani meets with Trump

Texas county shelves plan to rename road after Charlie Kirk after more than 100 residents express outrage

Schoolkids' act of kindness goes viral

This Georgia education champion could be the first Black out gay man to represent the South in Congress

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Susan M., who shared this beautiful photo below! 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

P.S. Know someone who could use a dose of good news? Forward this email and encourage them to subscribe to The Smile. Let’s spread the positivity together. 🌟