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California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill Friday night that would have mandated courts factor in whether parents affirm their child’s transgender identity or “gender expression” in custody cases. Newsom claimed affirmation was already part of existing family law and warned by singling out one characteristic the legislature could be setting a precedent that would be used by others to “diminish the civil rights of vulnerable communities.” . .

>California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill Friday night that would have mandated courts factor in whether parents affirm their child’s transgender identity or “gender expression” in custody cases. Newsom claimed affirmation was already part of existing family law and warned by singling out one characteristic the legislature could be setting a precedent that would be used by others to “diminish the civil rights of vulnerable communities.” . . [Source Article](https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/09/shocker-gavin-newsom-vetoes-transgender-affirming-child-custody/)

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Bit of shocker to me. I figured he would go along with it.

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A ploy to look like a centrist when he runs for President? Maybe the CA house/senate will override his veto anyway.