Governors, Attorneys General Roll Out Plans to Contest Trump Admin’s Policies

Leaders from at least five states made similar announcements about challenging the incoming administration’s policies.

Former President Donald Trump gestures on stage during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 6, 2024. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Officials in states including California, New York, Illinois, Washington, and New Jersey are preparing to contest President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming policies—related to immigration, abortion, and environmental regulations—when he assumes office on Jan. 20.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a Nov. 7 statement that he was convening a special session of the Legislature—beginning Dec. 2—to “safeguard” the Golden State’s values and “fundamental rights.”