California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) strikes a deal with fellow far-left Democrats in the state Legislature to allocate $50 million in taxpayer money to fight the Trump administration and to protect illegal immigrants from deportations — as Los Angeles reports the death toll as high as 24.
Newsom It was held Private session immediately after President-elect Donald Trump easily defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November election, saying that another Trump presidency would require the Legislature to “provide additional funding to the California Department of Justice (CADOJ) and other agencies” to prepare for legal battles.
“The freedoms we cherish in California are under attack — and we will not stand idly by,” Newsom added. He said On November 7 when he announced his plan. California has faced this challenge before, and we know how to respond. “We are prepared, and will do whatever is necessary to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to succeed.”
The governor has now risen receipt deal With state lawmakers allocating $25 million to CADOJ to use to push back against the incoming administration, and another $25 million “proposed by state Senate leaders to defend immigrants against deportation, detention, and wage theft.” POLITICO I mentioned Monday.
The deal will reportedly be voted on this week before Trump’s inauguration next Monday, but California Republicans are attacking Newsom for focusing on the new president while Los Angeles faces devastating fires.
Firefighters are still working to contain it Three active fires Which actually burned “an area larger than San Francisco” and killed at least 24 people The Washington Post I mentioned Monday.
California Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher (R) called out Newsom on social media, calling the $50 million deal a “slush fund”:
“At a time when California should focus on responding to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, a priority for Democratic lawmakers is to create a $50 million slush fund to hire government lawyers for virtual battles against the federal government and to defend criminal illegal immigrants from being sent back.” “To their countries of origin,” the assembly member wrote on Sunday X.
Senate Budget Chairman Scott Wiener (D), who notably pushed for it Grant Illegal aliens’ ability to serve in party leadership positions and reduces Penalties For adults who have oral or anal sex with a minor if the perpetrator is less than ten years older than the victim, they spoke in favor of Newsom’s deal.
“This funding agreement reinforces California’s readiness to serve as a bulwark against Trump’s extremist agenda,” Weiner, whose district includes parts of San Francisco, said in a statement obtained by the site. POLITICO.
“Senate Democrats are especially proud to provide funding for legal aid providers, who know the needs of our communities best and are best positioned to advocate at scale for millions of individuals and families who will be impacted by the incoming administration’s extreme agenda,” Wiener said. He added.