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Introduced
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Passed
07/18/2025
07/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/18/2025
07/18/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would, among other things, declare that using executive orders to silence opposition and chill legal advocacy is an unlawful attack on the right of Americans to seek counsel and would designate May 1 as Law Day to not only commemorate the importance that law plays in California but to stand in solidarity with the legal community.
AI Summary
This joint resolution condemns the use of executive orders to silence legal opposition and designates May 1 as Law Day, expressing strong support for the legal community's right to provide counsel and challenge governmental actions. The resolution criticizes specific actions by the President, including revoking security clearances and terminating government contracts for law firms like Covington & Burling, Perkins Coie, and others, allegedly in retaliation for their legal representation or diversity policies. It argues that these executive orders are an unlawful attack on Americans' fundamental right to legal representation and an attempt to intimidate lawyers who disagree with or challenge the administration's positions. The resolution highlights the resistance of numerous law firms, including several California-based firms, who have filed lawsuits challenging these executive actions. By designating May 1 as Law Day, the California Legislature aims to commemorate the importance of law and stand in solidarity with legal professionals who are defending the rule of law and the right to legal counsel.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (59)
Tom Umberg (D)*,
Aisha Wahab (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Damon Connolly (D),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Mark González (D),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Henry Stern (D),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Chris Ward (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 150, Statutes of 2025. (on 07/18/2025)
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