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LA Sanctuary City Law & California's Legal Response to Trump
Los Angeles prepares to expedite a sanctuary city law, while California Governor Newsom calls a special session to counter potential legal challenges from the Trump administration.
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Los Angeles City CouncilCalifornia Department Of JusticeTrump Administration
Hugo Soto-MartínezPresident BidenGavin NewsomDonald TrumpKaren Bass
- What is the status of the sanctuary city law in Los Angeles?
- The law, initially passed last year, has been under legal review and is yet to take effect; Council member Hugo Soto-Martínez supports expediting the process and calls for President Biden to renew a program allowing illegal immigrants from Central America to stay in Los Angeles.
- How does Newsom plan to fund legal challenges against the federal government?
- Newsom plans to allocate more funds to the California Department of Justice and other state agencies to mount legal challenges against unlawful federal actions, reflecting his previous actions during Trump's first term, which involved over 100 lawsuits against the federal government.
- What actions are Los Angeles City Council members taking regarding immigration?
- Los Angeles City Council members are working to expedite a law declaring the city a sanctuary for illegal immigrants, prohibiting federal access to city databases and the use of city resources for immigration enforcement.
- What actions is California Governor Gavin Newsom taking in response to the incoming Trump administration?
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called for an emergency special session to address potential legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration, focusing on safeguarding civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families.
- What is the potential conflict between Newsom's actions and his statement regarding working with the incoming president?
- Newsom's actions follow his statement of willingness to work with the incoming president, highlighting a potential conflict between California's proactive legal stance and a desire for collaboration with the Trump administration.