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California Democrats approve $50M budget to help Newsom ‘Trump-proof’ the state

California Democrats have approved a $50 million budget to help shield the state from President-elect Donald Trump's policies, focusing on immigration and deportation efforts.
The funding includes $25 million for the California Department of Justice to combat Trump's policies in court and another $25 million for legal support for immigrants.
This agreement marks a significant move by California to prepare for potential challenges posed by Trump's administration, especially regarding climate policies.
Governors across the country are expected to continue taking action on climate issues, regardless of federal leadership changes, emphasizing the importance of state-level initiatives.

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Despite Trump, State-Level Climate Progress Will Continue — or Even Accelerate

States’ efforts have pushed utilities to move away from fossil fuels, limited tailpipe emissions, and more.

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Daily Kos

Newsom makes a groundbreaking move to shield California from Trump

In a decisive move to Trump-proof California, Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Democrats have secured a groundbreaking $50 million agreement to bolster the state’s legal defenses. This massive ...

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Priorities: CA Dems give Newsom $50 million to fight Trump as LA goes up on smoke · American Wire News

California Democrats put the finishing touches on a $50 million war chest to fund Governor Gavin Newsom’s legal crusade against incoming President Donald J. Trump, a resounding statement of the state’s failed leadership. On Monday, legislative leaders of the one-party state government authorized the use of taxpayer money to “Trump proof” the state by making the money available for a legal battle against the new administration with half of the mo…

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The Daily Wire

Newsom, California Dems Reach $50M Deal To Fight Trump As L.A. Burns

As some of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles County history continue to rage, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democrat-controlled state legislature on Sunday agreed to set aside $50 million to fight the Trump administration and defend illegal immigrants. The vote on the deal could take place as soon as this week

1 month ago·Nashville, United States

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Twitchy

Scott Jennings to John Avlon: Did Dems Promote Unity by Voting $50 Million to Fight Trump’s Deportations?

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Politico

Gavin Newsom and California Democrats reach $50M deal to Trump-proof the state

The first-of-its-kind agreement would fund litigation against the incoming White House and protect against a potential mass deportation of immigrants.

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