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The Democrat-led state of California appears to be taking their “sanctuary state” status to a whole new level, as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s team is working on a plan to help illegal aliens escape the incoming Trump administration’s deportation efforts.
Earlier this month, Newsom had called an emergency session in the state legislature to request an additional $25 million in taxpayer funding to cover potential legal costs he expects to incur while fighting the Trump administration.
Politico reported this week: California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is drafting a potential plan to help undocumented immigrants who may be threatened by incoming President Donald Trump’s mass deportation threats, including resources to find legal aid.
A draft of the plan obtained by POLITICO and titled “Immigrant Support Network Concept” proposes the “creation of an Immigrant Support Network comprised of regional ‘hubs’ to connect at-risk individuals, their families, and communities with community systems — such as legal services, schools, labor unions, local governments, etc.”
The draft is sparse on details and notes that the plans are still under review, but it says the hubs could provide referrals to service providers, share “critical” information and collect details about community needs in order to coordinate policies statewide.
The plan was reportedly drafted up by California’s Department of Social Services. A spokesperson told the New York Post on Tuesday, “This document is an internal and deliberative draft document meant for internal discussions as part of a number of possible considerations given the incoming federal administration’s public remarks.”
One thing is clear – they’re trying to have the plan in place by the time Trump is inaugurated.
Another spokesperson, Theresa Mier, told Politico, “The administration continues to collaborate with the Legislature to finalize a thoughtful special session funding proposal, which is on track to be signed into law before January 20, 2025.”
Newsom’s team mulls immigrant support plan to counter Trump deportations https://t.co/qhe6N0xlSg
— POLITICO (@politico) December 24, 2024
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