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California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency

https://lemmy.world/post/21778655

California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency - Lemmy.World

Summary Following Donald Trump’s election victory, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” the state’s progressive policies, pledging to safeguard rights on issues like immigration, reproductive health, and environmental standards. Newsom, along with other Democratic leaders and attorneys general in blue states, is preparing for legal battles against potential federal actions from a Trump administration. State AGs, like California’s Rob Bonta, emphasize protecting vulnerable communities, while critics worry Trump’s judicial appointments could hinder challenges. Newsom reiterated California’s commitment to resisting conservative federal policies.

Nov 8, 2024 at 1:47pmWeb
Show threadcmbabulNov 8, 2024
I appreciate what Newsom is doing here and hope other blue governors follow suit. But this is all just window dressing for what is really coming when Trump goes to implement his agenda. Civil war
Show threadFundMECFSNov 8, 2024
I know Trump will be absolute dogshit but I heavily doubt there will be a civil war in the next four years.
Show threadcmbabulNov 8, 2024
Whatever drugs you’re taking please share them with the rest of us
Show threadVantaBrandonNov 8, 2024
I’ll take two please
Show threadAlijahTheMediocreNov 8, 2024
Can I buy them in bulk? I wanna feel detached for the next 4 years.
Show threadCorkyskogNov 8, 2024
Too bad they aren’t putting RFK in charge of shutting down the DEA
Show threadrhacerNov 8, 2024

Not progressive, and I roll my eyes at many things California does. That said I 100% applaud this. I wish more states used their power as individual states to reign in the Federal government.

Remember The Constitution says any rights not specifically granted to the Feds are the States.

Good for California.

Show threadBuelldozerNov 8, 2024

Remember The Constitution says any rights not specifically granted to the Feds are the States.

The Supreme Court, to thunderous applause and cheering, killed that notion a LONG time ago. I wish California the best of luck in trying to resurrect the idea, I truly do, but I wouldn’t hold your breath.

Even now most Progressives wouldn’t like the idea in practice. They’ve spent over a century fighting to create a Federal Government that is Large and In Charge.

Show threadHubertManneNov 8, 2024
northeast and west coast along with middle region friendly states should have a regular yearly conference to strategize.
Show threadBuelldozerNov 8, 2024

Are we starting to understand yet why it was a horrible idea to give the Federal Government so much power over literally everything? It’s precisely why the framers of the Constitution tried so hard to limit what the Federal Government could control and its why the “States Rights” argument has always rung true.

I hope California is successful in their efforts to “Conservative Proof” their State. What they are attempting to do flies in the face of nearly 140 years of precedent but its EXACTLY how this damn country was intended to work.

Show threadHootinNHollerinNov 8, 2024
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Show threadAllNewTypeFaceNov 8, 2024

What’s stopping Trump from sending the armed forces (or just the FBI in), arresting the Californian government and appointing an administrator?

And second question: who decides whether this is, in fact, unconstitutional?