While Republicans wanted the legislation to say that state funds to defend immigrants shouldn’t be used on those with serious criminal records, Democrats would only agree to sign a

Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has been balancing a desire to push back on Republican policies with a need to cooperate in seeking federal disaster aid.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that uses millions of taxpayer dollars to provide immigration services and bolster the state's legal defenses to fight President Donald Trump.