California Gov. Gavin Newsom's anti-Trump funding bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills providing $50 million to fight President Trump's policies after seeking federal aid for recent wildfires. The bills fund legal challenges of federal policy and provide legal services to vulnerable persons at risk of detention, deportation, or eviction, including illegal aliens.
Key Points
- Newsom sought federal aid for wildfires before signing anti-Trump bills
- Bills provide funding for legal challenges and services for vulnerable persons
- Controversy over use of funds for illegal immigrants convicted of serious felonies
Pros
- Funding to fight against President Trump's policies
- Support for legal challenges of federal policy
- Legal services provided to vulnerable persons at risk
Cons
- Controversy over use of funds for illegal immigrants
- Timing of signing bills on a Friday afternoon