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California's Governor Says No to More Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants

California, USAFriday, October 11, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three bills that would have given more benefits to undocumented immigrants in California. These bills were passed by the state's Democratic Legislature, but Newsom says they aren't practical due to budget constraints. One bill would have let undocumented immigrants apply for interest-free home loans. Another would have given them unemployment benefits. The third bill aimed to hire undocumented students for campus jobs.

Newsom argues that these measures could violate federal laws and drain the state's budget. Some politicians believe these vetoes could help Kamala Harris' presidential campaign by avoiding controversy over immigration. Political consultant Mike Madrid thinks Latino voters are more concerned about economic issues than immigration benefits for non-citizens.

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