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Newsom imposes 25% tax on private detention centers
Original: Newsom slaps 25% tax on private detention centers in sweeping pushback against key Trump policy
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a 25% tax on private detention centers, in a direct challenge to President Trump's immigration detention policies. The measure targets companies operating private facilities in the state and is being framed by supporters as a pushback against the administration's detention expansion, while critics are expected to argue it will drive up costs.
Why now: It is a high-profile state-level challenge to a key Trump administration policy, drawing attention from both supporters and critics.
Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpCalifornia
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- Newsom slaps 25% tax on private detention centers in sweeping pushback against key Trump policy · wfmd.com
- Newsom slaps 25% tax on private detention centers in sweeping pushback against key Trump policy · Fox News
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