California Puts $50M on the Line to Fight Trump & Protect Immigrants!
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws allocating $50 million to combat legal challenges from the Trump administration and support immigrants facing deportation.
🔹 $25M for the state’s Department of Justice to fight federal lawsuits
🔹 $25M for legal aid groups defending immigrants
With Trump’s second term reviving past battles over climate laws, water policy, and immigrant rights, Democratic leaders say the state must act.
“Californians are being threatened by an out-of-control administration,” said Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
The move follows Newsom’s push for federal aid after devastating L.A. wildfires, which killed over two dozen people.
Republicans slammed the funding as a “political stunt,” arguing it distracts from wildfire recovery efforts. Some also raised concerns about potential legal aid for undocumented immigrants with felony convictions—a claim Newsom denied, urging lawmakers to clarify the bill if needed.
“This funding will help safeguard the civil rights of California’s most vulnerable residents,” Newsom stated.
California Moves to Shield State Policies, After Trump’s Election Win
Following Trump’s 2024 election, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to protect California’s policies from potential federal challenges, convening a special session of the Legislature to pass new laws.
The state is no stranger to legal battles with the federal government. During Trump’s first term, California filed over 120 lawsuits against the administration, spending around $42 million on legal fees, with annual costs ranging from $2 million to nearly $13 million.
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