Legislative Action and Funding
Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws allocating $50 million to defend 's policies against the Trump administration and support immigrants facing deportation, with $25 million each for the state Department of Justice and legal aid groups.
The legislation, passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature, aims to address challenges such as mass deportations and rollback of protections, continuing California's legal battles against Trump's policies from his first term.
Political Responses and Critiques
Republican lawmakers criticized the funding as a political stunt distracting from urgent issues like wildfire recovery, with some arguing it could support immigrants with serious felonies.
Despite criticisms, Newsom and Democratic leaders emphasize the necessity of the funds to protect Californians' civil rights and challenge unconstitutional federal actions, including mass deportations and environmental rollbacks.