Newsom’s Migrant Plan Sparks Debate Over Federal Funding

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s draft plan to support illegal migrants in California is raising concerns over the state’s use of taxpayer dollars. The initiative, called the “Immigrant Support Network Concept,” outlines a system of regional hubs to help illegal migrants access legal and community resources.

The hubs, overseen by the California Department of Social Services, would receive state funding to connect migrants with schools, labor unions, and legal support. Nonprofits would play a key role in operating these hubs and managing associated costs.

Details on the program’s budget remain vague, though lawmakers aim to approve funding before Trump’s second term begins. “This thoughtful proposal is on track to be signed into law,” department spokesperson Theresa Mier said.

President Donald Trump has committed to enforcing strict immigration policies, prioritizing the deportation of violent offenders. However, border czar Tom Homan emphasized that all individuals in the country illegally, including families with U.S.-born children, could face removal.

California receives over $100 billion annually from federal taxpayers, a figure critics say should be reconsidered if the state continues to defy immigration enforcement.