Donald Trump’s return to the presidency is not only sparking alarm among Democrats — it’s prompting some Democratic governors to rediscover the power of federalism. While continuing to invoke the “threat to democracy” narrative, Illinois governor JB Pritzker and Colorado governor Jared Polis are leading a new effort to bolster state sovereignty. Under the banner of “Governors Safeguarding Democracy,” the initiative aims to “fortify democratic institutions in the states and ensure that the rule of law serves all people.”
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom convened a special session of the legislature to navigate efforts to protect his state’s interests and laws from another Trump presidency. Newsom vowed to “take action” against federal overreach “when rights and freedoms are targeted.”
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