California Convenes Special Session to Counter Trump Policies

A new bill would allocate $60 million to challenging potential federal policies related to the environment, abortion, illegal immigrants, and LGBT individuals.

The California Capitol in Sacramento on April 18, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

California state lawmakers convened a special session on Dec. 2 to prepare for the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, with the goal of countering potential federal policy decisions related to environmental protections, abortion, and illegal immigrants, among others.

Gov. Gavin Newsom requested in early November that the session take place with a proclamation asking lawmakers to provide the resources needed for “litigation preparation.”