California State Budget and Immigration Policy
The Latino Caucus in California criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom for cutting 'free' Medicaid for illegal aliens, accusing him of betraying them for his presidential ambitions. Newsom's budget change aims to save $5 billion by barring new undocumented immigrants from joining Medi-Cal.
Key Points
- Newsom cuts 'free' Medicaid for illegal aliens to address state debt
- Criticism from Latino Caucus for betraying promises
- Public distrust in Newsom's focus on presidential ambitions
Pros
- Proposes $5 billion in savings by restricting new undocumented immigrants from enrolling in Medi-Cal
- Current Medi-Cal enrollees will not lose their benefits
Cons
- Criticism from Latino leaders for betraying promises to protect vulnerable populations
- Accusations of Newsom prioritizing presidential ambitions over state responsibilities