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Action Needed to Protect California from Federal Overreach

To: Asm. Bauer-Kahan, Gov. Newsom, Sen. Grayson

From: A verified voter in Lafayette, CA

February 19

Trump’s executive order places independent federal agencies under White House control, threatening California’s ability to enforce laws, protect consumer rights, and maintain election integrity. The state must act immediately to block federal interference in California’s governance. Key Threats to California 1. Regulatory Agencies Now Answer to the White House EPA, SEC, and FTC must now submit all decisions to Trump’s White House. The federal government can block environmental protections and consumer rights California enforces. 2. Trump Can Influence Election Oversight The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is now under presidential control. The state must prevent federal interference in California’s elections. 3. The White House Can Cut Federal Funding The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) can withhold funds from federal programs in California. This risks environmental enforcement, worker protections, and aid programs. 4. California Officials Could Be Forced to Follow Trump’s Legal Directives Federal employees in California must follow Trump’s legal interpretations, overriding state laws. This could jeopardize state environmental, financial, and consumer protections. Immediate Actions California Must Take 1. File Legal Challenges The Attorney General must sue to block this order’s enforcement in California. 2. Defend California’s Elections The state must block any federal attempt to override state election laws. 3. Reinforce State Regulatory Authority California must pass laws ensuring state protections stand despite federal interference. 4. Reject Politicized Federal Orders State officials must refuse directives from agencies compromised by White House control. California Must Act Now This order is an unprecedented power grab that threatens state enforcement authority. California must act immediately to protect its governance and legal autonomy.

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