California lawmakers signed off on "Trump-proofing" legislation that includes $50 million in state money to fight President Donald Trump's policies in court and help immigrants, even as the state awaits a federal aid package to aid victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
The proposals passed along party lines Monday, Politico reported, and were borne out of a special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year.
“Californians are being threatened by an out-of-control administration in Washington that doesn’t care about the Constitution, that thinks there are no limits to its path,” Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas told his colleagues on the floor ahead of the vote, according to the report.
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Rivas defended the state's 1.8 million undocumented immigrants, noting they contribute nearly $9 billion in taxes — and "are not criminals."
But Republicans in the state criticized the timing of the move — noting the state still hasn't secured federal disaster relief aid following the deadly wildfires.
“You are putting us on a collision course with the national administration,” Assemblymember Carl DeMaio told lawmakers on the floor. “You are doubling down on policies that hurt Californians.”
The legislation comes a day after officials said two of the largest and most deadly wildfires were fully contained. The blazes erupted last month, killing at least 29 people and destroying tens of thousands of buildings.