California's Democratic-dominated Assembly endorsed up to $50 million in funding Monday to defend the state's progressive policies against challenges by the Trump administration. The legislation sets aside $25 million for the state Department of Justice to fight

California lawmakers in the Assembly sent Gov. Gavin Newsom legislation he requested as part of a special session to bolster the state’s legal defenses and immigration services to fight President Donald Trump.

The California Legislature approved bills to provide $25 million for lawsuits against the Trump administration and $25 million largely to support immigrants.