Calif. Assembly OKs $50M to Defend Immigrants, Shore Up State’s Progressive Policies
4th February 2025
California’s Democratic-dominated Assembly endorsed up to $50 million in funding Monday to defend the state’s progressive policies against challenges by the Trump administration.
The legislation sets aside $25 million for the state Department of Justice to fight legal battles against the federal government, and another $25 million for legal groups to defend immigrants facing possible deportation.
The proposals won approval on party-line votes after Assembly Democrats delayed an expected vote last week. They now head to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’ s desk.
Fortunately they don’t have anything better to spend the money on … like all the people left homeless by the fires in L.A.
UPDATE: California lawmakers approve $50M for Trump lawsuits, immigrant aid (Politico)