The administration of Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is developing a plan to help undocumented immigrants avoid deportation when President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
An internal memo circulating within the Newsom administration states that “local 'hubs' connect at-risk individuals, their families, and communities with local systems such as legal services, schools, unions, and organizations.” There is a need for the creation of an immigration support network. Local governments, etc.” According to Politico.
The paper notes that the memo does not include details such as the taxpayer cost of such a program, but the “hub” will transfer immigrants facing deportation to various service providers. It points out that it suggests sharing “vital” information and gathering information to improve coordination across the state. Policies to counter President Trump's deportation.
A spokesperson for the governor's office told the Post that the memo appears to be a “preliminary” document drafted at the “department level” and has not been reviewed by Newsom.
“This document is an internal deliberative draft for internal discussion as part of a number of possible considerations in light of the incoming federal government’s public statements,” the California Society, which drafted the memo, said in a statement. said Scott Murray, a spokesperson for the Department of Human Services. he told The Post on Tuesday.
“This is not a final proposal,” he added.
According to Politico, the Department of Human Services is still gauging interest in the proposed program and determining when it could be implemented.
According to the media, if the plan is finalized, it will be announced in mid-January.
The memo follows Newsom's emergency request for $25 million in funding to cover the costs of an expected legal battle with Trump.
Earlier this month, Newsom, 57, convened an emergency special session of the California Legislature to request a budget, which the governor's office said would add to President Trump's second term, including “disaster relief, health care programs, and other “This will ensure critical funding for critical services.”
According to Politico, Democratic Senate Budget Chairman Scott Wiener is also proposing a bill that would provide an additional $60 million in taxpayer funds for the “Immigrant Detention Representation and Coordination Program.”
It is unclear whether these funds will also go toward the “immigrant support network” proposed in the Department of Human Services memo.
President Trump, 78, has vowed to launch the largest deportation operation in U.S. history on the “first day” of his second term.
