California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two key bills into law on Friday, which allocate $50 million to support legal representation for immigrants and fund lawsuits against the Trump administration. One bill focuses on providing $25 million to nonprofits aiding immigrants facing deportation. Although some amendments tried to restrict funding based on criminal history, Democrats emphasized the importance of safeguarding civil rights for vulnerable populations. Newsom clarified that the funds are not for immigrants with serious felony convictions, aiming to assist DACA recipients and those seeking citizenship.
The fate of one of the bills to provide $25 million for nonprofits that defend immigrants from deportation and represent them in other immigration proceedings was in question last week.
Newsom said in an accompanying letter Friday afternoon that those legal services programs are vital to safeguarding the civil rights of California's most vulnerable residents.
The governor in his letter also stressed that none of the funding in this bill is intended to be used for immigration-related services for noncitizens convicted of serious or violent felonies.
Other intended uses of the funds are to help seek immigration remedies for immigrants having trouble with their legal status and to help immigrants become citizens.
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