The Smile: 7/2

Stand with the groups fighting to protect birthright citizenship!

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services, calling them likely unlawful and “irreparably harmful.” The ruling halts plans to dismantle critical public health programs and defends thousands of dedicated workers.

Also in today’s good news: Zohran Mamdani’s stunning mayoral victory in NYC is officially confirmed, Democrats are mobilizing to fight Trump’s megabill and flip the House in 2026, and California is leading the charge against data-sharing attacks on immigrant communities.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Belinda K., who shared this beautiful photo of a butterfly! If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄

Butterfly on top of a flower

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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