Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom called A special session of the state Legislature will be held to organize a campaign to resist President-elect Donald Trump's policies for a second term.
“We are ready and will do whatever it takes to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive.”
Newsom, who was a surrogate for President Joe Biden and a surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris. statement A special session will be held on December 2nd in Sacramento.
“The freedoms we cherish in California are under attack. We cannot stand by and stand by,” the governor said. “California has faced this challenge before, and we know how to respond. We are ready and will ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive. We will do whatever it takes to make sure.”
Newsom plans to ask the heavily Democratic-controlled Congress to vote on new funding for the attorney general's office to support his mission to defeat President Trump's policies.
“The Governor's proclamation calls for the enactment of legislation to provide additional resources to the California Department of Justice and other state agencies to pursue strong affirmative action against all torts by the incoming Trump administration,” the statement said. ” is written. It undermines California law and policy. ”
Democratic California Attorney General Rob Bonta said he is reviewing 120 lawsuits the state filed against Trump policies during his first term in preparation for a second term challenge.
He also promised the state's undocumented residents that he would use his power to protect them from the president-elect's policies.
“I can assure California's undocumented immigrant community that for months, my team and I have been thinking about you and the harm that could be caused by the Trump Administration 2.0,” Bonta said Thursday. . We're going to do our best.” Please use the full power of our office to protect you. ”
Democratic attorneys general from other states have announced efforts to resist and challenge President Trump's second term.
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