California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a special legislative session to safeguard the state from anticipated federal policies under President-elect Donald Trump. Newsom aims to create a $25 million litigation fund for the California Department of Justice and other agencies to challenge federal policies on reproductive rights and environmental issues. The session follows Trump’s election victory and mirrors California's extensive legal efforts during Trump's first term, which included 122 lawsuits and $42 million in legal expenses. During Trump's first administration, the California DOJ sued the Trump administration over 120 times, securing millions in federal reimbursements while protecting billions in funding.
