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From Fox News: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the $50 million special legislative “Trump-proofing” package which he proposed for Democrats to pass following President Donald Trump’s election.
Newsom said the bill will “bolster funding for legal services programs that are vital to safeguarding the civil rights of California’s most vulnerable residents, including people with disabilities, youth who are homeless, victims of human trafficking and wage theft, people facing unlawful evictions, immigrants and more.
“None of the funding in this bill is intended to be used for immigration-related legal services for noncitizens convicted of serious or violent felonies,” he added in a signing statement.
The package, which was passed by the state Senate and Assembly, allocates $25 million to the California Department of Justice to support legal battles against Trump’s federal policies, including environmental regulations and illegal immigration. An additional $25 million is designated for legal aid groups to assist illegal immigrants facing potential deportation.
CA Gov. @GavinNewsom signs legislation authorizing $50 million legal slush fund to “Trump-proof” the state against President @realDonaldTrump anticipated policies.
Newsom says it’s not to be used for immigration related legal services, but the bill does: “SBX1-2 amends the… pic.twitter.com/JyIoFrW5JK— Katy Grimes (@KATYSaccitizen) February 8, 2025
This comes after Newsom just traveled to Washington, D.C. to beg for federal aid to help recover from the devastating wildfires.
Just spoke with @POTUS about the urgent need for Congress to quickly pass federal aid to help our fellow Americans recover from the devastating firestorms in Southern California.
The scale of destruction from these fires is historic, and assistance is needed to help rebuild. pic.twitter.com/7VZaCfEdz2
— Governor Newsom (@CAgovernor) February 6, 2025
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) wrote, “This week Newsom showed up in DC uninvited. President Trump graciously agreed to meet with him. Now, Newsom returns to Sacramento with legislation on his desk to “Trump-proof” our state with a $50 million slush fund for lawsuits. He can return the President’s grace with a veto.”
This week Newsom showed up in DC uninvited. President Trump graciously agreed to meet with him.
Now, Newsom returns to Sacramento with legislation on his desk to “Trump-proof” our state with a $50 million slush fund for lawsuits.
He can return the President’s grace with a veto.
— Kevin Kiley (@KevinKileyCA) February 7, 2025
Newsom signs $50M ‘Trump-proofing’ legislative package https://t.co/s7qlJaBB1a
— Fox News Politics (@foxnewspolitics) February 8, 2025
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