California Lawmakers to Address Trump Policies

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a special legislative session starting December 2 to prepare the state to counter potential 'unlawful' federal policies under the incoming Trump administration. Newsom emphasized the need to protect civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant protections, stating, 'The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack – and we won’t sit idle.' The session aims to boost funding for the state's attorney general and other agencies to mount legal challenges against anticipated federal actions. Newsom is positioning California as a leading opposition force, drawing from the state's previous legal battles during Trump's first term. As other Democratic states like New York also strategize similar defenses, Newsom's actions reflect a broader initiative among liberal officials to safeguard progressive policies amid a Republican resurgence. Legislative leaders have expressed support for these protective measures, highlighting the urgency of the situation.