In another push to distance himself from his state’s more progressive initiatives, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed illegal immigrant public university students such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to have on-campus jobs.
This is the second time this month Newsom has nixed a bill that would have greatly expanded aid to illegal immigrants. Earlier this month, the blue-state governor vetoed a controversial bill that would have given noncitizens housing loans for first-time buyers.
“California has a proud history of being at the forefront of expanding opportunities for undocumented students who seek to realize their higher education dreams,” Newsom’s veto letter of AB 2586 read. “While I am proud of these efforts, I am unfortunately unable to sign this legislation at this time. Given the gravity of the potential consequences of this bill, which include potential criminal…
