The Smile: 04/16/2025

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One federal judge just sent a powerful message: accountability matters. Trump officials will now be required to testify in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and the court is demanding answers. It’s a critical step in the fight for justice. Sign the petition to thank the judge for standing up for due process »

Meanwhile, resistance is growing stronger across the country. Harvard is getting backup from other top universities in pushing back against federal overreach, and lawmakers like AOC and Bernie Sanders are hitting the road to rally support for working families.

There’s power in persistence—let’s dive into today’s stories that prove it. 💛

Judge orders Trump officials’ depositions, blasts inaction in Abrego Garcia case

Democratic lawmakers say they'll travel to El Salvador to push for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release

Priceless comic book art saved from Palisades Fire in exhibit at IU

Harvard receives support from Yale, Stanford

GOP Sen. Grassley gets hammered about Trump, tariffs and deportations at town hall

Federal Judge Halts Trump Deportations Amid Fears of False Gang Ties

Watch: Stunning 'pink moon' over Golden Gate Bridge

How Harvard’s pushback against Trump may embolden more US resistance

AOC and Bernie Sanders Handed Major Boost as They Tour Country

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's order targeting law firm: 'Shocking abuse of power'

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