Democratic governors vow to protect their states from Trump and his policies

A cadre of blue-state governors, including potential 2028 presidential contenders like Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker, are preparing political and legal strategies to shield their states from federal actions under Trump’s new administration. Newsom announced a special legislative session in California to protect civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families, while Pritzker in Illinois is focusing on abortion rights, gender-affirming care, and environmental regulations. New York’s Kathy Hochul is launching the “Empire State Freedom Initiative” to address potential policy and regulatory threats.

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