The Smile: 5/23

From protecting international students to rescuing seals and defending clean air, this week brought victories worth celebrating.

May 23, 2025

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration from stripping legal status from international students. It’s a major win for fairness, due process, and the right to learn.

And that’s not all — the Supreme Court rejected a push for publicly funded religious charter schools in Oklahoma, and California is suing to protect clean air in the face of Trump’s latest anti-environment order.

Progress is happening — and we’re here to celebrate every bit of it. 💛

Today’s photo comes from me since it’s my birthday tomorrow! 🎂 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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