Gavin Newsom Slams Trump-Linked Immigration Bill: 'This Isn't About Protecting Borders,' Calls It 'Un-American'
On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) criticized a Trump-linked immigration funding bill, saying it could expand federal enforcement and lead to discriminatory targeting.
$70 Billion ICE Funding
In a post on X, Newsom wrote, "Trump just signed a bill giving his private police $70 billion to terrorize immigrants."
He added, "Let’s be clear — this isn’t about protecting borders. This is about targeting people because of the color of their skin and accent."
He also referenced past immigration enforcement actions, saying, "Think about the horror ICE caused last summer. Now imagine what they are going to do with this kind of funding. It's un-American."
Senate Approves Immigration Enforcement Bill
Last week, the Senate passed a bill providing $70 billion in new funding for immigration enforcement, advancing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda.
The vote was 52-47, sending the measure to the House.
No Democrats supported it, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) was the only Republican to vote against it, criticizing the process and lack of procedural safeguards.
Most of the funding was allocated to expand operations at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol to support increased deportation efforts.
ICE Surge And Border Funding
Earlier, White House border czar Tom Homan said New York City would see a major increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after a new state law limited cooperation with federal authorities.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said funding for border security and immigration enforcement was "long overdue" and criticized Republicans for having to pursue the effort alone.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) opposed the proposal, calling it a "$70 billion blank check" for ICE and arguing the money should have been used to lower costs for Americans instead of expanding immigration enforcement.
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