Legal Strategy and Funding
is gearing up for another round of legal battles against the Trump administration, having sued it 123 times during his first term, spending about $10 million annually.
State Democrats allocated $50 million for legal fights, a move criticized by Republicans as a misuse of funds for imagined conflicts.
Challenges and Expectations
Experts fear the Trump administration could be more strategic in its policy proposals, making them harder to challenge legally.
Recent Supreme Court rulings may bolster California's legal efforts against federal regulations, contrasting with the conservative legal victories celebrated in 2023.
Environmental Legal Battles
California's past legal victories over Trump focused on environmental issues, winning on procedural grounds like the .
Successes included challenging the revocation of California's emission limits, highlighting the state's commitment to aggressive climate action.