California Allocates $50 Million to Defend Immigrants Against Trump-Era Policies
Governor Newsom approved a $50 million allocation to counter anticipated legal challenges from the Trump administration. This funding will bolster the state Department of Justice’s efforts to defend California’s policies and provide legal aid to immigrants facing deportation. The allocation follows a pattern of legal battles between California and the federal government during Trump’s previous term. Republican lawmakers have criticized the spending, viewing it as a political distraction from pressing issues like wildfire recovery. Despite this criticism, Newsom clarified the funding’s intent, emphasizing its focus on protecting vulnerable residents’ civil rights.
John Q. Hosedrinker