New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, including California Congressman Ted Lieu, over her order to ban the carry of firearms, with Lieu arguing that it violated the U.S. Constitution. Grisham responded by stating that she had jurisdiction over state laws, and invited Lieu to join the police academy if he wanted to address the issue of gun violence.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized a federal court judge for preventing San Francisco from cleaning up homeless encampments until more shelter beds are available, and announced that the state will intervene in the ongoing court case in support of the city's efforts to overturn the ruling.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that ends the state-funded travel ban to red states, repealing a law that restricted employees from traveling to states deemed discriminatory against the LGBTQ+ community.
The criminal indictment against Hunter Biden for illegal gun possession may challenge the new and broader interpretation of the 2nd Amendment that protects gun rights, as conservative courts argue that regulatory laws infringe on constitutional grounds.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom refuses to endorse legal limits on abortion while dismissing claims that Democrats support late-term abortions as a "political canard."
A federal judge in California has struck down a law banning detachable magazines carrying over 10 rounds, stating that limiting ammunition capacity goes against American tradition and poses a danger in self-defense situations.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law requiring large businesses to disclose their direct and indirect emissions, aiming to bring transparency to their contributions to climate change and encourage emission reduction efforts, although opponents argue it creates unnecessary mandates.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 324 bills into law, including new environmental regulations and the banning of four food additives, while vetoing 144 bills, including those related to caste discrimination and decriminalizing psychedelic drugs.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved a bill that enforces stricter regulations on cryptocurrency businesses, requiring them to obtain a license, maintain financial records, and be subject to audits from regulators.
A federal judge in California has ruled that the state's ban on sales of semiautomatic guns, including AR-15 rifles, violates the constitutional right to bear arms.
