California Governor Gavin Newsom has denounced President Trump's actions as a slide into authoritarianism, while California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against Trump, arguing that the federalization of the California National Guard without the state's consent is unconstitutional.
The Trump administration's ICE raids and military deployment in California are a direct attack on the state's values and sovereignty, and the federal government must take immediate action to halt the raids and withdraw the troops from our streets.
ICE agents have detained five people in Sacramento federal courtrooms after the Trump administration rescinded guidance to avoid making arrests at places of worship and at immigration appointments.
California's joint budget plan for fiscal year 2025–26 does not include funding for the state's primary program to address homelessness, HHAP, and instead only includes $50 million for the Department of Housing and Community Development's operations.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that more than a dozen individuals have been charged with felonies and misdemeanors in connection with recent immigration protests in Downtown Los Angeles, including assaults on law enforcement, vandalism, grand theft, and weapons offenses.