Governor Gavin Newsom has announced he will veto AB 15, a bill that would prevent California’s prison system from cooperating with ICE. This decision aligns him with some Republican lawmakers who argue that the state shouldn’t house undocumented individuals with criminal records. Meanwhile, Newsom recently approved $25 million for legal services for undocumented immigrants, though he insists these funds shouldn’t protect convicted felons from deportation. His actions raise questions about political positioning—is he aiming to appear more centrist ahead of a potential presidential run?