Newsom 'Resists' Trump's Policies, Ignored Obama's Deportations
Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed new laws to shield immigrants from federal agents, specifically street vendors, students, and healthcare patients. The AP trumpets this as a fight against Trump, touting 'new privacy protections' and 'resistance.' Apparently, this newfound concern for immigrant privacy only activates when a Republican is in the White House. Newsflash: The Obama-Biden
administration, widely considered the 'deporter-in-chief,' deported over 3 million people – more than any previous administration. Where was the California outrage and legislative 'resistance' then? One might wonder if the efficacy of these protections is less about genuine care for immigrant communities and more about scoring political points against a specific President. The AP's framing
conveniently omits the historical context of relentless deportations under Democratic leadership, implying systemic issues only arise with a change in party. How many 'privacy protections' were enacted when ICE was raiding communities under a blue backdrop? None, it seems. Perhaps some privacy is more equal than others, especially when there's an easy political target. The source for the general
claim about Obama-Biden deportations is available from sources like the Migration Policy Institute.