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Assembly approves up to $25 million to fund state litigation against federal actions
Summary
The California Assembly voted to authorize up to $25 million for the state Department of Justice to pursue litigation challenging federal executive actions; the bill passed after debate and a failed amendment to bar use of funds for defense of state or local officials.
The California State Assembly on Jan. 16, 2025 approved Senate Bill 1, authorizing up to $25,000,000 to support state legal actions challenging unlawful or unconstitutional actions by the federal government. The measure passed on a recorded vote, 57-17, and was ordered sent for enrollment to the Senate.
Supporters said the appropriation is a precaution to protect Californians if the federal administration withholds funds or issues unlawful executive actions. “We cannot, and we will not, stand idly by while the Trump administration breaks the law or violates the US Constitution,” Assemblymember Gabriel said while opening debate on the bill.
The bill is a budget appropriation intended to give the Attorney General resources…
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