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California Assembly Approves $50 Million for Lawsuits, Legal Services to Oppose Trump

The legislation would provide $25 million to contest withheld funds and $25 million on legal support for ‘vulnerable’ Californians.
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California Assembly Approves $50 Million for Lawsuits, Legal Services to Oppose Trump
Lawmakers in the California Assembly in Sacramento on Aug. 28. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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California’s Democratic lawmakers approved $50 million in emergency funding Feb. 3 for the state to use against federal actions it sees as hostile.

Two urgent pieces of legislation—SBX1-1 and SBX1-2—will now be considered by the state’s Senate.

Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.