Signs of Hope
Lots of people across America are standing up for democracy. It's too easy to miss that amid all the bad news each day. Keep checking back on this page for new signs of hope. And watch for those signs around you, too. If you see signs of hope we've missed, share them with us at foshereandnow@gmail.com.
The legal system is fighting for democracy.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain free from ICE custody following judge's order. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kilmar-abrego-garcia-released-ice-custody-judge-xinis-rcna237431
Appeals court disqualifies Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal lawyer, as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a lower court decision that disqualified Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics
US judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles https://www.reuters.com/world/us-judge-blocks-trumps-national-guard-deployment-los-angeles-2025-12-10/
Elected officials are fighting for democracy.
Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push | CNN Politics
The Indiana Senate on Thursday voted down a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to produce two more GOP-friendly seats, rejecting President Donald Trump’s months-long campaign to pressure the Republican supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will.
Eric Bradner
13 Republicans vote to nullify Donald Trump’s executive order
The bill seeks to restore union rights for employees at agencies central to national security, healthcare, and veterans’ affairs.
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Institutions are fighting for democracy.
UC community urges Regents to resist Trump administration demands during meeting - Daily Bruin
UC community members called on the University to stand up to the Trump administration, reject tuition hikes and renew funding for disability services during three public comment sessions at the UC Board of Regents’ November meeting.
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‘The holy family is in hiding’: nativity scenes at US churches push back on ICE
Displays include handcuffed baby Jesus and Mary wearing a gas mask in wake of Trump’s immigration crackdown
Richard Luscombe
Ordinary people are fighting for democracy.
Grand Jury Rejects DOJ’s Attempt to Re-indict NY AG Letitia James
Read more here.
Jacob Knutson
Inside Chicago’s Neighborhood ICE Resistance
Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference.
Melissa Gira Grant
Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote
Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump.
DAVID A. LIEB
Companies are thinking twice about giving in.
Dimon on JPMorgan Chase not donating to White House ballroom: ‘We have an issue’. https://thehill.com/business/5593632-dimon-jpmorgan-white-house-ballroom/
Analysts are seeing signs of hope for democracy
We are going to win
Trump is losing the race against time
Isaac Gilles
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