The Smile: 2/6

A judge curbs unlawful ICE arrests, Newsom blocks an abortion extradition, and acts of courage, care, and curiosity shine across the country.

February 06, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! A federal judge just delivered a powerful win for civil liberties — blocking immigration agents in Oregon from making warrantless arrests and affirming that due process still matters, no matter who you are.

There’s more hopeful news to close out the week: Governor Gavin Newsom is protecting abortion providers from extremist prosecutions, Democrats are laying the groundwork to win back the House (even in deep-red territory), and everyday people are stepping up in extraordinary ways. 

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Deborah R., who shared this beautiful photo from Douglas Island in Juneau, AK.! 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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