A group of blue state governors is already preparing a litany of policy and legal measures to protect their states’ politicians and residents from federal actions under the The new administration of Donald Trump.

The plans from Democratic governors across the country — including a handful of potential 2028 presidential contenders — offer both a repeat of how liberal state leaders pushed back against Trump in his first term, as well as only an overview of the resistance that the States put up against it. the left will look like this time.

In California, Governor Gavin Newsom announcement On Thursday, he would convene a special session of the Legislature explicitly intended to “safeguard California’s fundamental rights and values ​​in the face of the new Trump administration.”

In a press release, he said the session would focus “on strengthening California’s legal resources to protect civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action and immigrant families.”

Newsom stressed that the session, scheduled to begin Dec. 2, will take “swift action” to “best protect California and its values ​​from attacks” on LGBTQ and women’s rights. He also said it would “provide additional resources” to the state Department of Justice and other agencies to “bring robust affirmative action” against potential future illegal actions by the Trump administration, as well as to defend against any federal lawsuits the administration may file.

He added that the session would be “the first in a series of actions” by his administration and the Legislature to begin “strengthening California’s defenses against a new federal administration that has threatened the state on multiple fronts.” .

“The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack – and we will not stand idly by. California has faced this challenge before and we know how to respond,” Newsom said in a statement. “We are ready and will do whatever is necessary to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive.”

Newsom’s office said The Associated Press said the governor was trying to “test” state laws.

Trump fired back at Newsom in a long delay post to Truth Social Friday, calling him “Governor Gavin Newscum” and saying he was “using the term ‘Trump-Proof’ as a way to stop all the GREAT things that can be done to ‘make California great again.’

Donald Trump has pledged to take action on various issues on his first day in office.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who like Newsom is considered part of the Democrats in the 2028 mix, echoed many of the same themes. during a press conference this week, although his administration has yet to propose a similar legal model for his state.

“To all those who intend to come and take away freedom, opportunity and dignity from the people of Illinois, I remind you that a happy warrior is always a warrior,” he said Thursday. “You come for my people, you come through me.”

Pritzker, whose nonprofit group Think Big America spent millions of dollars on Abortion rights ballot measures in four states this cycle have called Illinois a “safe haven for those whose rights are denied elsewhere,” including those seeking political asylum, medical care, reproductive health or to avoid persecution because of their sexual orientation or gender.

He praised policies adopted by his administration, including the codification of abortion rights and a law requiring gender-affirming care to be covered by Illinois health insurers.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul also announced an effort this week – dubbed the “Empire State Freedom Initiative” – she said it was designed to address “political and regulatory” threats that could arise under the Trump administration.

The effort, in conjunction with the office of Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, will address federal legal “threats” to reproductive freedom, immigration issues, civil rights, gun safety, progress on climate change, environmental justice and other issues, they said. in a joint announcement this week.

“I am committed to working with anyone on policies that make our state stronger, safer and more livable, but my administration will also be prepared to protect the fundamental freedoms of New Yorkers from any potential threats,” Hochul said. said in a statement Wednesday.

She said in the statement that officials leading the effort in the state had already developed an initial analysis of “likely” statutory, regulatory and fiscal “vulnerabilities,” based on comments and policy proposals from Trump and his team, and had started to develop legislation and rules. and appropriations that would be used to counter such federal actions.

Additionally, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said Wednesday on MSNBC that she would use “every tool in the toolbox” to “protect our residents” and “stay the course on democracy and the rule of law.”

Healey, who as state attorney general during Trump’s first term repeatedly challenged his administration on immigration policies, said she would exercise her executive and regulatory authority and use state legislation to combat various Trump policies.

Asked specifically about Trump’s plan to implement mass expulsions of undocumented immigrantsHealey said she would “absolutely not” allow state police to assist in such an effort.

A Trump spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about Democratic governors’ reaction to his return to the White House.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, another possible 2028 candidate, referred to a statement he released Thursday in response to Trump’s victory that placed heavy emphasis on unity when asked if similar efforts were underway in the state.

“Now that this election is over, it is time to govern – to work together, to compromise and to get things done,” Shapiro said in that statement. “I believe there is more that unites us than divides us – and we must work together to continue to move things forward for Pennsylvania.

Unlike the states of California, New York and Massachusetts, where Democrats enjoy a trifecta of power in state government, the legislature in battleground Pennsylvania is divided, which would make more difficult the fight against Trump. Plus, Trump just took the state to presidential level.

“Let me also be clear: I will never back down in my defense of the freedoms for which I was elected. I will continue to defend our democracy, defend our fundamental rights, and ensure that we carry on the legacy of William Penn by building a warm and welcoming Commonwealth for all,” Shapiro added.

In New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy has pledged to push back against Trump if necessary, while looking for areas of compromise.

“If it goes against our values, we will fight to the death,” Murphy said during a press conference on Wednesday, mentioning issues such as immigration and reproductive rights.

“If there is an opportunity for common ground, we will seize it as quickly as anyone,” he added.

Republican Donald Trump addressed his supporters after winning crucial states on election night.

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