California Democrats delay “Trump-proofing” votes

California Democrats delay votes on bills to support Trump-related legal defense
California legislators on Thursday delayed a vote on a pair of bills that would provide up to $50 million combined for the state Department of Justice and organizations that provide legal services to respond to actions taken by the administration of President Donald Trump.
GOP amendments have delayed California Democrats attempt to “Trump-proof” the state
Gov. Newsom is now pushing that the funding be modified to exclude deportation defense of criminals after the Department of Finance said that the funds could be used in that manner.
California state democrats postpone vote on funding to fight Trump administration
Democrats in the state assembly today announced they are postponing a vote on two of Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposals aimed at taking on President Donald Trump.
California Democrats delay vote to “Trump-proof” the state and protect immigrants
A spokesperson for Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said lawmakers needed more time to respond to a sweeping spending freeze attempted this week by the new administration of President
Concerns about immigration funds delay California vote on legislation to fight President Trump
California lawmakers in the Assembly on Thursday delayed its vote on legislation to bolster the state's legal defenses and immigration services to fight the Trump administration because Democratic leaders are now considering changes to the immigration-related proposal.

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