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Democratic States Challenge Trump, California Cuts Immigrant Healthcare

5/16/2025

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Twenty Democratic states, spearheaded by California, are taking a stand against the Trump administration's threats to cut federal funding over immigration policy disputes, deeming it unconstitutional. In a surprising twist, California Governor Gavin Newsom has suggested slashing health care benefits for undocumented immigrants, attributing the move to a budget shortfall and soaring Medicaid expenses.

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Story summary

Twenty Democratic states, spearheaded by California, are taking a stand against the Trump administration's threats to cut federal funding over immigration policy disputes, deeming it unconstitutional. In a surprising twist, California Governor Gavin Newsom has suggested slashing health care benefits for undocumented immigrants, attributing the move to a budget shortfall and soaring Medicaid expenses.