The Smile: 8/8

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Happy Friday! A federal judge has temporarily halted new construction at the Trump-backed “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in the Florida Everglades — a huge win for environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe fighting to protect fragile wetlands, endangered wildlife, and decades of restoration work.

✍️ Add your name to applaud this legal victory for our environment!

And in more good news: Senator Alex Padilla is pushing new bills to expand voting rights, a federal court has struck down Arkansas’ Ten Commandments-in-every-classroom law, and a brave cat was rescued in the middle of the Cajon Pass.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

Watch: Caring canines making a difference at children's hospital

Sen. Alex Padilla introduces bills to expand voting rights access

‘South Park’ Humiliates JD Vance as Donald Trump’s Pathetic Manbaby

Federal judge rules cuts to humanities grants were 'unlawful'

Linda McMahon Interrupted by Circus Music at Conservative Conference

NWS to rehire workers after deep DOGE cuts

Democrats respond to FBI agreement to locate Texas lawmakers: ‘We will not be intimidated’

Courageous cat rescue caught on video in the middle of the Cajon Pass

Court Blocks Arkansas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Every Public School Classroom and Library

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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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