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California Governor Newsom Calls Special Session to Fund Legal Defense Against Trump

Nov 7, 2024, 05:14 PM

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a special legislative session to safeguard the state's liberal policies in response to Donald Trump's election win. The session, set to begin on December 2nd, aims to protect California values, including fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. Newsom's move is seen as an effort to bolster California's legal resources and fund the state's legal defense against potential policies from the incoming Trump administration. This initiative echoes Newsom's previous role as a strong opponent of Trump's policies during his first term as governor, where he was known as the 'resister-in-chief.'