California Governor Gavin Newsom has initiated two lawsuits against the Trump administration within two days. The first challenges newly imposed tariffs that threaten the economy, while the second directly addresses the firings of thousands of AmeriCorps volunteers tied to Elon Musk's DOGE initiative. These actions raise concerns about the impacts on disaster recovery efforts and the younger workforce involved. Newsom's press release notably critiques the current administration's approach toward volunteerism, contrasting it with historical ideals of civic service. He is committed to pursuing legal action to defend vulnerable communities and uphold economic opportunities.
We will sue to stop this.
AmeriCorps volunteers are generally between 18 to 26 years old and serve for about a year on projects determined by FEMA.
We've gone from the New Deal...to a federal government that gives the middle finger to volunteers serving their fellow Americans.
Our lawsuits aim to protect vulnerable Californians, disaster response, and economic opportunities.
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