Gavin Newsom
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California's governor signed laws aimed at Trump's troop deployments, deportations and AI.
Who they are
Gavin Newsom, Democratic governor of California.
What they do
In September 2026 he signed a law barring other states from sending National Guard troops into California without permission, and laws targeting Trump's deportations. On September 30 he signed 11 new AI laws.
How it works
By signing and vetoing state laws. He vetoed a bill limiting AI in therapy, saying it "would drastically limit a clinician's use of tools."
Why it matters
The White House's national AI framework makes federal override of state AI laws a central part, which would cover laws like these.
What's new (Aug–Oct 2026)
Sept 19, 2026 — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Saturday banning other states from sending National Guard troops to California without permission. (sfchronicle.com)
Sept 29, 2026 — Newsom signed laws on Tuesday aimed at Trump's deportation plans: barring shock gloves for law enforcement, banning use of state property for immigration operations, taxing detention centers, and letting Californians sue officials including federal immigration agents, Politico reported. (politico.com)
Sept 30, 2026 — On the last day of the signing period, Newsom enacted 11 new AI-related laws, the Transparency Coalition reported. He vetoed SB 903 on AI in therapy, saying it "would drastically limit a clinician's use of tools." (transparencycoalition.ai ; yahoo.com)
The engine's record — word for word
[Live pass Oct 6 2026] 2026-09-19~ — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Saturday banning other states from deploying National Guard troops to California without permission. (1 source) (
sfchronicle.com)
[Live pass Oct 6 2026] 2026-09-29~ — Politico: Gavin Newsom signed laws Tuesday targeting Trump's deportation agenda, barring shock gloves for law enforcement, banning state property for immigration operations, taxing detention centers, and letting Californians sue officials including federal immigration agents. (1 source) (
politico.com)
[Live pass Oct 6 2026] 2026-09-30 — California: Newsom enacted 11 new AI-related laws on the final day of the signing period (Transparency Coalition); vetoed SB 903 on AI in therapy, saying it "would drastically limit a clinician's use of tools" (Yahoo). (
transparencycoalition.ai ;
yahoo.com)
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Trump Admin2026-09-29~ — Politico: Gavin Newsom signed laws Tuesday targeting Trump's deportation agenda, barring shock gloves for law enforcement, banning state property
cross-reference
White House National Policy Framework for AI (Mar 20 2026)2026-09-30 — California: Newsom enacted 11 new AI-related laws on the final day of the signing period (Transparency Coalition); vetoed SB 903 on AI in therapy,
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