The Smile: 6/2

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! Federal courts have struck down Trump’s retaliatory orders against law firms like Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, and Jenner & Block—delivering a sharp rebuke to efforts to punish legal opponents and erode judicial independence.

👉 Add your name to applaud the courts for defending the legal system and the lawyers who stood up to power.

In other hopeful news: a brave bride honored her son by walking with the boy who received his heart, drag artists are building resilient community networks, and courts continue to push back on Trump’s efforts to slash the federal workforce.

Let’s start the week with a reminder: resilience wins. 💛

Law firms targeted by Trump are on a winning streak against him

NPR lawsuit aims to strike a blow for press freedom against Trump’s attacks

Ultimate wedding gift: Bride walks down aisle with Apex boy, the recipient of her late son’s heart

Drag artist network Qommittee says it’s here to stay, despite Trump, GOP

Lawyers for Migrants Press Appeals Court to Stop Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act

Oil companies face a wrongful death suit tied to climate change

This Program Keeps Portland Clean—and Offers Unhoused People Some Dignity

Trump Asked Musk if DOGE Was BS Then Called Him Half ‘Boy’

Cat who survived nearly 400-foot fall adopted by rescue pilot who saved her

Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal workforce

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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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