Helping immigrants targeted by the Trump administration’s crackdown is the goal of two bills from an Inland Empire state senator that recently became law.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation, authored by Sen. Sabrina Cervantes , D-Riverside, aimed at helping undocumented college students and immigrants with birth certificates.

“At the heart of California values is the belief that all are welcome in our state to find a brighter future for their families, regardless of their immigration status,” Cervantes said via email.

“These new laws I authored will support our immigrant communities, even in the face of President Trump’s cruel and callous immigration policies.”

Citing the need to expel violent criminals and put Americans first, President Donald Trump promised mass deportations

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