Senator Wiener $25 billion bill for DOJ adds $10 million to County Counsels and City Attorneys "to protect California values" mentioned in Newsom and McGuire press releases

 

(Photo: Governor Newsom's press office)

Both, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire just sent out press releases. I am not posting the lengthy content you can read on their websites but some relevant excerpts.

"Following Governor Newsom’s proclamation, the California Legislature convened the first day of a special session to provide legal resources to protect California values, the state’s economy, fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, clean air and clean water, and working families — including immigrant families. The special session, which will establish a new litigation fund, comes in response to the incoming federal administration's signaled policy proposals that would harm Californians." from Newsom press release.

“California is a tent pole of the country – from the economy to innovation to protecting and investing in rights and freedoms for all people. We will work with the incoming administration and we want President Trump to succeed in serving all Americans. But when there is overreach, when lives are threatened, when rights and freedoms are targeted, we will take action. And that is exactly what this special session is about – setting this state up for success, regardless of who is in the White House.” Governor Gavin Newsom

"With potentially billions of dollars in federal funding on the line if the President-elect follows through on his promises, we must be – and we are – ready to act on day one," said Attorney General Rob Bonta. "I am looking forward to working with Governor and the Legislature to ensure my office has the resources we need to meet to the demands of the moment and robustly defend California’s people, progress, and values.” from Newsom press release.

"SBX1-1, authored by Senator Wiener, includes $25 million in funding proposed by Governor Newsom for the California Department of Justice to bolster legal resources, and adds $10 million for County Counsels and City Attorneys for similar purposes. It also expands on that effort by including $25 million for Legal Aid efforts and legal services for local communities." from Senator McGuire's press release.