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California's $1B Migrant Aid Sparks Controversy and Protests

4/23/2026

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Critics say California Governor Gavin Newsom's administration spent $1 billion to support 400,000 migrants to bolster the Democratic machine.
State-funded nonprofits such as CHIRLA and ImmDef provide legal aid to migrants, including those with criminal convictions.
These groups are accused of promoting an open-borders agenda and resisting federal immigration enforcement.
Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) linked to these organizations raise concerns about using public funds for activism.

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Critics say California Governor Gavin Newsom's administration spent $1 billion to support 400,000 migrants to bolster the Democratic machine.
State-funded nonprofits such as CHIRLA and ImmDef provide legal aid to migrants, including those with criminal convictions.
These groups are accused of promoting an open-borders agenda and resisting federal immigration enforcement.
Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) linked to these organizations raise concerns about using public funds for activism.