California's Strategic Defense Against Trump's Policies
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California has been preparing to counter potential federal policies under a re-elected Donald Trump by enacting state laws that protect abortion rights, same-sex marriage, and stricter gun laws. The state has also considered funding for natural disasters independently and has a history of challenging federal overreach in court. Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials are committed to defending California's progressive values against any adversarial federal actions, with preparations already in place to address issues like immigration and healthcare.
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- Donald Trump has vowed revenge on California. These are his specific threats San Francisco Chronicle
- ‘We won’t sit idle': Newsom goes on offensive against Trump POLITICO
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