Newsom Vetoes Immigrant Housing Bill Amid Debate

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1840, which aimed to expand the state's first-time homebuyer loan program to undocumented immigrants. Citing budget constraints, Newsom stated that the program had no funds available for such an expansion. The bill had passed the state legislature along party lines, drawing criticism from Republicans who argued it would incentivize illegal immigration and unfairly compete with legal residents. Proponents of the bill, including its author Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, argued it would improve the quality of life for hardworking families regardless of immigration status. Newsom's veto aligns with his previous decisions to reject bills based on budgetary concerns. This move has sparked debates on immigration and resource allocation as the presidential election approaches.