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DOJ requests $14.4 million ongoing to sustain litigation against adverse federal actions
Summary
The Department of Justice asked for $14.4 million in ongoing General Fund support and 44 positions to defend California against federal actions affecting environmental rules, grants, tariffs and reproductive‑health policies; LAO recommended limited‑term funding and reporting.
The Department of Justice told the Assembly subcommittee it seeks $14,400,000 in ongoing General Fund and 44 positions to defend California against anticipated and ongoing federal actions and to continue litigation support begun with earlier one‑time funding.
Mark Jimenez of the Department of Finance summarized the request as 13 positions to defend adverse federal actions with related funding for experts and IT work, continuing an earlier one‑time allotment. DOJ officials told the committee the bulk of the request would…
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