The Smile: 9/3

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! In a powerful rebuke of presidential overreach, a federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s use of federal troops in Los Angeles was unlawful — striking down his attempt to turn the military into a “national police force with the president as its chief.” 

✍️ Add your name to celebrate this critical ruling and stand up for the rule of law and our democracy!

And in more good news: Governor Tim Walz is calling a special session to propose an assault weapons ban, AmeriCorps funding has been restored in Kentucky after Democrats sued the Trump administration, and Gavin Newsom ramps up redistricting push.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Use of federal troops in Los Angeles is unlawful, judge says

Walz to call special session on gun control, propose assault weapons ban

Hero Army football player saves driver in crash

New York's LGBTQ film festival to provide free virtual screenings to Arizonans

Protesters heckle Crenshaw over cuts to Medicaid

Kentucky AmeriCorps funding restored after Democrats sue Trump administration

Judge blocks South Dakota from enforcing earlier ballot question petition deadline

UNMC professor uses tattoos to honor students’ research

Gov. Gavin Newsom launches a major ad campaign to boost his redistricting push

Hundreds of ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Labor Day rallies take place across US

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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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