The Smile: 7/7

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Happy Tuesday! A federal judge has rejected Donald Trump’s latest attempt to delay paying the judgment owed to E. Jean Carroll, reinforcing that court rulings must be respected and that no one, regardless of power or position, is above the law.

🎉 Celebrate accountability, equal justice, and the rule of law!

There’s more good news today: a judge ruled that the Trump administration can’t dismiss states’ lawsuit over canceled clean energy grants, the NAACP is making its biggest-ever investment in protecting voters ahead of the midterms, and another court refused to fast-track the Trump DOJ’s voter roll appeals.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Trump denied latest bid to delay $5.8m judgment payment to E Jean Carroll

In good sign for voters, court won’t fast-track Trump DOJ voter roll appeals

Family shares generations-long legacy of service

“Cute”: GOP Senator Shuts Down Mike Johnson’s Plan to Pass SAVE Act

Trump admin can't duck blue states' suit over canceled clean energy grants

NAACP spending more on midterms than any other election in its history

Republicans Freak Out as Trump Hoards Cash Meant for Midterm Campaigns

Cape Verdeans celebrate independence — and World Cup run — at Boston flag raising ceremony

‘How Small They Are’: Mamdani Takes Apart MAGA’s Vision of America in July 4 Address

Judge Rules Against Trump, Says He Clearly Prefers White People

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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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