The Smile: 6/27

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! We’re closing out the week with good news: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman just introduced the No Secret Police Act — a bill that would ban the Trump administration’s disturbing use of masked, unidentified agents in immigrant communities and public spaces. It's a clear call for transparency, accountability, and basic human rights.

Sign the petition to applaud this bill and support the lawmakers standing up for civil liberties!

Plus: major setbacks for Trump’s anti-Medicaid agenda, electric trucks are still rolling in California, and even two bears in the UK had some fun! 

Let’s get into the good news! 💛

Senate parliamentarian blocks Medicaid changes in "big, beautiful bill"

Dems punch back on ICE raids

Watch: Bronx high school students launch clothing brand

Texas' Ten Commandments in schools law challenged by families and faith leaders in lawsuit

California Rolls on With Electric Trucks, Despite Trump’s Roadblocks

Judge orders Trump administration to resume distributing money for EV chargers

Former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro disbarred in New York over 2020 election interference case

New York Times Slaps Down Trump Threat to Sue Over Iran Leak

2 bears escape wildlife park enclosure, devour a 7-day supply of honey, then fall asleep

'No Secret Police Act': Democratic Bill Would Ban Trump's Masked Federal Agents

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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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