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Monterey County will join amicus brief in Newsom v. Trump, board says
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in closed session to join an amicus brief supporting California Gov. Gavin Newsom in Newsom v. Trump, a case involving federal actions; county counsel reported the decision publicly after closed session.
Monterey County reported on Tuesday that the Board of Supervisors voted in closed session to join an amicus brief in the case Newsom v. Trump (9th Cir., No. 25‑3727). County counsel said the decision was unanimous.
County counsel told the board in open session that county attorneys, with the county administrative officer, had been approached about joining the brief and that, under state rules for closed‑session additions, a timely decision was required; the board then voted in closed session and the action was announced when the board reconvened.
County counsel noted the board’s authority and the need to act within required public‑meeting rules; after the closed session the board’s counsel read a short summary that the board had unanimously approved participation.
Why it matters: Newsom v. Trump is a high‑profile case involving state‑federal conflicts; local government participation through amicus briefs is one way counties express legal and policy positions on pending litigation.
What’s next: County counsel will coordinate the amicus filing and any necessary public communications, staff said.
