Governor of California Gavin Newsom A startup is reportedly considering a plan to help undocumented immigrants and their families threatened by President-elect Trump's mass deportation plan.
The draft plan obtained by Politico, titled “Migrant Support Network Concept,” proposes creating a migrant support network composed of regional hubs “to connect at-risk individuals, their families, and communities to community systems — such as legal services.” schools, trade unions, local governments, etc.
Fox News Digital has reached out Trump representatives. Newsom's office told Fox News Digital that the draft was prepared by the California Department of Social Services and has not yet been reviewed in Sacramento.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and President-elect Trump have clashed over various issues, including immigration. (Getty/AP)
“This document is a draft internal and deliberative document intended for internal discussions as part of a number of potential considerations in light of public statements by the incoming federal administration,” said Scott Murray, deputy director of public affairs and outreach programs for the Department of Social Services. Fox News Digital said in a statement. “It's not the final proposal.”
The draft is part of an effort by California leaders to prepare for a second Trump administration. After Trump was elected, Newsom called a special legislative session and talked about a $25 million “Trump-proof” legal defense fund.
In addition, state lawmakers have been pushing for additional funds.
Senate Budget Chairman Scott Wiener has proposed legislation seeking $60 million, including money needed to create a budget Immigration detention Politico newspaper reported that the representation and coordination program.
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Migrants cross a gap in the US-Mexico border fence in Jacumba Hot Springs, California, US, Monday, December 18, 2023. The Republican Senate leader said there are important issues that remain in Senate negotiations on US-Mexico border restrictions. requested by his boss. Party in exchange for apparent aid to Ukraine and other US allies. (Mark Abramson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Under the draft, the state Department of Social Services would award state funds to eligible nonprofits and handle administrative duties for the centers.
The draft does not indicate the amount of funding the plan requires. However, she said the money would go toward “community outreach, partnership, legal services staffing functions, and approved administrative costs associated with the center’s operations,” the Politico report said.
California currently faces a budget deficit of $68 billion, according to the state budget Office of the Legislative Analyst.
Asylum-seeking migrants wait in line for donated food, with a rainbow in the distance, at a makeshift camp while waiting to be processed by the US Border Patrol on November 30, 2023, in Jacumba Hot Springs, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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“The Department continues to collaborate with the Legislature to finalize a thoughtful special session funding proposal, which is on track to be signed into law before January 20, 2025,” department spokeswoman Theresa Mayer told the publication.
