The Smile: 5/23

 

Hi friend, Happy Friday! A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration from stripping legal status from international students. It’s a major win for fairness, due process, and the right to learn. Add your name to applaud this decision and stand with international students -SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS FROM CIVIC SHOUT! And that’s not all — the Supreme Court rejected a push for publicly funded religious charter schools in Oklahoma, and California is suing to protect clean air in the face of Trump’s latest anti-environment order. Progress is happening — and we’re here to celebrate every bit of it. 💛 Federal judge blocks immigration authorities from revoking international students’ legal status Democratic groups launch $14 million investment ahead of 2026 House races Divided Supreme Court rejects public religious charter school in Oklahoma Hundreds head to Westerly as Mystic Aquarium releases 6 rescued and rehabilitated seals JD Vance didn’t vote for his half-brother in Cincinnati’s mayoral primary despite posting endorsement Thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck have been adopted Judge criticizes DOJ for ‘worrisome’ and ‘embarrassing’ blunders in arrest of New Jersey mayor at ICE facility Undaunted by Attacks, Online Educator Ms. Rachel Elevates Stories of Gaza's Children Man’s best friend takes on new role helping veterans and active-duty military California to sue Trump administration over ‘shortsighted’ and ‘illegal’ attempt to upend state’s emissions standards Today’s photo comes from me since it’s my birthday tomorrow! 🎂 If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄 Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day. In solidarity, Emily from The Smile P.S. Know someone who could use a dose of good news? Forward this email and encourage them to subscribe to The Smile. Let’s spread the positivity together. 🌟

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