A spokesperson for Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said lawmakers needed more time to respond to a sweeping spending freeze attempted this week by the new administration of President

California Democrats delayed votes on their “Trump-proofing” bills that would have provided $25 million for funding lawsuits against the federal government, and $25 million largely for illegal immigrant deportation defense.

California legislators on Thursday delayed a vote on a pair of bills that would provide up to $50 million combined for the state Department of Justice and organizations that provide legal services to respond to actions taken by the administration of President Donald Trump.