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    State Attorney General Xavier Becerra isn't looking to pick a fight, but is ready for one

    California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed some 20 lawsuits against the Trump administration this year, covering immigration, health care, the environment and more.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 14, 2017 • 1 min read

    California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed some 20 lawsuits against the Trump administration this year, covering immigration, health care, the environment and more. He talks about challenging Trump, prioritizing public safety, concerns over the GOP tax bill, and whether he’ll endorse someone in next year’s elections.

    Xavier Becerra is the California Attorney General.

    Photo: California Department of Justice.

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