Democratic Governors Mobilize to Counter Trump's Policy Agenda

Governors from blue states are preparing legislative and legal strategies to protect state policies from anticipated federal challenges under the Trump administration.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called a special legislative session to allocate up to $100 million for legal defenses against Trump's policies, focusing on civil rights, climate change, and reproductive rights.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is coordinating with other state attorneys general to prepare litigation against potential federal actions that threaten state policies.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have initiated the 'Empire State Freedom Initiative' to address potential federal threats to various state policies, including civil rights and environmental regulations.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey plans to use executive and legislative tools to resist Trump's immigration policies, explicitly refusing to allow state police to assist in mass deportations.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy emphasize their commitment to defending state values while also seeking areas for potential cooperation with the federal government.