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How California has been ‘Trump-proofing’ itself against federal reprisal

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California prided itself on its resistance to Donald Trump during his first term as president.

But it will hardly have to scramble to assume the same role a second time around.

As a bastion of Democratic party strength in a country moving sharply to the right, it has been preparing for this moment.

The state has enshrined abortion rights in its constitution and pushed for tougher gun laws.

California officials fear that the new Trump administration will be more organized and more radical than the old one.

Many advocacy groups deeply worried about the vulnerable populations they serve.

Newsom said last week he was particularly concerned about the prospect of widespread raids on immigrants, which could prove devastating to the immigrant-dependent California economy.