The Smile: 3/17

Republican Florida sheriffs are rebelling on deportations, a judge blocked RFK Jr.'s attacks on vaccines, major cities are fighting air pollution, and more!

March 17, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! Republican sheriffs in Florida are demanding Congress rein in Trump’s immigration crackdown. Members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council, with close ties to Governor Ron DeSantis, want ICE to stop deporting people who came to the United States “only to do better for themselves and their family.”

There’s more momentum today: The face of brutal ICE and Border Patrol surges in Chicago and Minneapolis plans to retire, America’s allies are refusing to participate in Trump’s war in Iran, a judge has struck down vaccine policies that put kids at risk, 660 square miles of forests are now protected in Bolivia, and major cities are cutting air pollution.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Joe L., of New Jersey, who shared this photo of “Nap time with Mr. Boots and his brothers.” 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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