The Smile: 9/26

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! In a major win for fairness and safety, a federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump cannot force states to cooperate with his anti-immigrant agenda in order to receive disaster relief funds. This decision protects billions in aid for families recovering from floods, fires, and hurricanes — and reaffirms that lifesaving support must never be held hostage to politics. 

✍️ Add your name to celebrate this ruling and stand with the states that fought back!

And in more good news: Jimmy Kimmel’s return drew his biggest audience in years, Baltimore youth homicides have plunged thanks to expanded community programs, and Rep. Haley Stevens has introduced articles of impeachment against RFK Jr. for his reckless health policies.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge rules feds can’t require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Returns With 6.3 Million Viewers, Its Most-Watched Regular Episode Ever

Plurality of Swing-State Voters Backs Trump Impeachment for Attacks on Constitution: Poll

DNC makes six-figure investment in Pennsylvania Supreme Court elections

Bipartisan group of top officials urges Court to reject Trump’s effort to fire Fed governor

Youth homicides down 83% in Baltimore amid increase in youth engagement, mayor says

Judge Threatens Trump’s DOJ Over Luigi Mangione Remarks

Mamdani holds 20-point lead in NYC mayor race: Poll

Pregnant Women Post Series of Tylenol Videos in Defiance of Trump

House Democrat introduces articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.

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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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