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Newsom Defends Undocumented Immigrants, Slams Federal Raids

6/16/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is fiercely defending undocumented immigrants, denouncing federal immigration raids as an attack on state sovereignty. His passionate commitment to democracy sets him apart from more cautious Democrats, establishing him as a pivotal leader in the fight against authoritarianism and a champion for those seeking refuge in the Golden State.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is fiercely defending undocumented immigrants, denouncing federal immigration raids as an attack on state sovereignty. His passionate commitment to democracy sets him apart from more cautious Democrats, establishing him as a pivotal leader in the fight against authoritarianism and a champion for those seeking refuge in the Golden State.