Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said the state of California is prepared to spend taxpayer dollars on migrants in need of “legal assistance, legal advice, legal support” because of “threats” under President-elect Trump’s administration.

Alex Padilla revealed that California will use taxpayer money to help fund legal assistance for migrants facing deportation under Trump's administration. The post CA Democrat Says State Will Use Taxes on Legal Assistance for Migrants Against ‘Threats’ of Trump Admin: ‘That’s Just The California Way’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Calif., reiterated the state’s commitment to continued funding for the deportation defense of migrants and undocumented immigrants. President-elect Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations could have a major impact on California,

Alex Padilla (D) said Sunday the state had “no obligation” to help President-elect Donald Trump enact his mass deportation plans, saying local officials will instead work to support migrants and undocumented immigrants.