Newsom’s Administration Outlines Framework to Protect Undocumented Immigrants

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Written By Blue & Gold NLR Team

 

 

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration is working on a plan to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation under the incoming Trump administration. Since California has the largest number of undocumented immigrants in the country, state officials are preparing a framework to push back against Trump’s stricter immigration policies.

The plan, outlined in a memo called the “Immigrant Support Network Concept,” focuses on creating regional hubs to help at-risk immigrants and their families connect with resources like legal services, schools, and local governments. The state’s Department of Social Services will manage this effort, including distributing funds to nonprofit organizations that support immigrants.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, appointed by Newsom, has already promised to use every legal tool available to shield undocumented residents from what he calls Trump’s harsh deportation policies. Trump’s team, led by border czar Tom Homan, plans to prioritize deporting undocumented immigrants who have committed violent crimes.

California has allocated $25 million to legal efforts to fight deportations and protect undocumented immigrants. However, critics have raised concerns about the cost of this resistance plan, especially as the state faces a $68 billion budget deficit. The Legislative Analyst’s Office has cautioned against increasing state spending.

Newsom’s office has not made a final decision on the framework, and state officials emphasized that the memo is still in the early stages of discussion. Meanwhile, the debate over immigration is heating up as Trump prepares to take office for a second term.

 

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