Funding and Support for Nonprofits
- California Governor Gavin Newsom secured $500,000 in 2023 for a nonprofit group called Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef).
- ImmDef supports defunding the police and launched a bond fund for illegal immigrants in federal custody.
- The funds were provided by the James Irvine Foundation at Newsom's request, as indicated by California's "behested payments" database.
Purpose of Funds
- Newsom sought the donation to help ImmDef expand services for migrants crossing the U. S. border.
- The Detained Immigrant Bond Fund, launched on June 7, assists illegal immigrants in gaining release from federal custody.
Political Implications
- Newsom's support for ImmDef may complicate his efforts to distance himself from progressive factions within the Democratic Party.
- In March 2023, he criticized the "defund the police" movement as "lunacy," despite having previously funded organizations advocating for it.
Past and Recent Immigration Policies
- During a recent podcast, Newsom expressed regret over sanctuary policies he implemented as mayor of San Francisco, defending his actions to eliminate them.
- He previously apologized during his 2018 gubernatorial campaign for reporting juvenile illegal immigrant felons to ICE.
Further Contributions to Pro-Immigration Groups
- In February, Newsom transferred $110,000 from the Stuart Foundation to Immigrant Legal Defense, which advocates for abolishing immigration detention.
- Since becoming lieutenant governor in 2011, Newsom has "behested" over $324 million in contributions from various nonprofits and businesses.
Family-Related Funding Requests
- Newsom has requested contributions for his wife's charity, including $2. 4 million from the California Partners Project.
- He also requested significant donations from businesses like the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and advocated for their interests, including stopping competition in the casino market.
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