California Democratic lawmakers have earmarked $50 million in state funding to fund legal battles against the incoming Trump administration and protect illegal immigrants from deportation as the state battles one of the most costly wildfire disasters in history. reportedly proposed.
The $50 million proposal comes as California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special legislative session began convening Thursday to “stop Trump” from the state’s left-wing legislation. The legislator is reportedly In addition to allocating $25 million in additional funding to state attorneys general to prosecute the incoming Trump administration, the bill also plans to allocate an additional $25 million in grants to immigrant advocacy nonprofits that protect illegal immigrants from detention and deportation. (Related: Gay choirs, trans cafes, social justice art: What did LA spend money on while cutting its fire department budget)
Lawmakers allocated $25 million in grants to left-leaning immigration advocacy nonprofits in response to the issue of illegal immigration. accused Thursday on suspicion of attempting to start a fire with a flamethrower near the Kenneth Fire.
As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas responds to my question if now is the right time to call a special session to legally fight Donald Trump. won’t answer.
California’s Senate and House of Representatives were in a special Trump-related session today. pic.twitter.com/GfgXkGnrDj
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) January 9, 2025
California Senate Budget Committee Chairman Scott Wiener is funding a hypothetical legal battle with the incoming Trump administration as the state battles one of the costliest wildfire disasters in U.S. history and defended lawmakers who are siphoning money from state budgets to protect illegal immigrants from deportation.
“This funding agreement strengthens California’s preparedness to serve as a bulwark against President Trump’s extremist policies,” Wiener said. statement Obtained by Politico.
Lawmakers’ $25 million proposal to provide grants to left-wing immigration advocacy nonprofits comes in the wake of a rise in illegal immigration. accused Thursday on suspicion of attempting to start a fire with a flamethrower near the Kenneth Fire.
In the Los Angeles wildfires, destroyed There are over 10,000 structures with potential insured losses of over $20 billion. According to To JP Morgan.
Eaton Fire: This is the remains of #Altadena As of this weekend. There is complete and utter destruction all over here. It’s really sad to see the place I grew up in now turned into a war zone @DailyCaller #Californiawildfires | #Eatonfire pic.twitter.com/32YZBxUD6o
— Hailey Grace Gomez (@haileyggomez) January 11, 2025
Republican California lawmakers led by Republican Congressional Leader James Gallagher on Sunday denounced California Democrats’ budget proposal. (Related article: ‘Totally out of touch’: California Republican slams Newsom for ‘tone-deaf’ sessions with states ‘against Trump’ in the midst of wildfires)
“At a time when California should be focusing its efforts on responding to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Democratic lawmakers’ priorities are hiring government lawyers to fight a hypothetical battle with the federal government and criminal illegal immigration. The goal is to create a $50 million slush fund to protect deportation to his home country,” Gallagher said. I wrote X on Sunday. “There is an alarming disconnect between what Californians need and what Democrats value.”
Republican California lawmakers called on Newsom and his Democratic colleagues to prioritize disaster relief and call a special session of Congress to focus on aiding wildfire victims and preventing future wildfire disasters. .
“We shouldn’t be focused on ‘stopping Trump’ in California. We should be focused on making California fireproof,” said Republican State Senate Majority Leader Brian Jones. said During last week’s floor speech.
President Joe Biden is pledged Covers 100% of California wildfire disaster costs for the first 180 days.
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