The Smile: 8/18

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! A federal judge in Minnesota has rejected the Trump Justice Department’s demand for sensitive, unredacted voter information, including Social Security numbers and birth dates, marking the DOJ’s 23rd trial court loss in its campaign to obtain state voter rolls.

🎉 Celebrate the court for protecting Minnesota voters and rejecting the DOJ’s voter data demand!

There’s even more encouraging news today: North Carolina’s governor vetoed sweeping new voting restrictions, Maine is standing firm in providing gender-affirming care for minors despite federal pressure, and a federal judge blocked Idaho from prosecuting doctors who provide abortions needed to protect a pregnant patient’s health.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

In 23rd loss for DOJ, federal judge rejects its demand for Minnesota voter rolls

Supreme Court turns away Trump’s latest bid to block E. Jean Carroll award

Jon Ossoff calls Trump’s handling of Iran war ‘uniquely despicable’ in excoriating speech

Maine will continue providing gender-affirming care for minors, despite latest federal attempt to block it

North Carolina governor vetoes sweeping voting restrictions

One of Congress’ Most Scandal-Plagued Republicans May Be About to Lose His Primary

Appeals court upholds Sigal Chattah’s disqualification as US attorney in Nevada

Trump’s legal team shrinks

High school student receives 40 scholarships to fulfill her college dream

A federal judge blocks Idaho from prosecuting doctors for health-protecting abortions

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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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