California Democrats were set to approve $50 million for lawsuits against the Trump administration and legal defenses for immigrants. However, they delayed the vote during a private meeting, citing the urgency to respond to a spending freeze from the Trump administration. While Democrats aim to ensure comprehensive protection against new threats, Republicans criticized the bill, claiming it would fund legal defenses for immigrants with felony convictions. The Senate had previously approved the package, emphasizing differing priorities and political tensions surrounding immigration in California.
When they emerged, they declined to vote on the proposal.
A spokesperson for Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said lawmakers needed more time to respond to a sweeping spending freeze attempted this week by the new administration of President Donald Trump.
In the Assembly, we are going to look closely at the special session legal defense bills to ensure they are airtight and protect all Californians against these new threats.
Republicans, meanwhile, said that some Democrats had cold feet over a provision dealing with immigration.
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