California Deputy Attorney. General Peter Chang emphasized that states have unique primary election rules. SB 27 affects not only the candidates for president but also those running for governor in California. He said, “This is what the voters need to elect their executives.”
“Far reaching implications”
U.S. Judge Morrison C. England Jr. said, “The elephant in the room is President Trump’s tax returns — that’s what this is about… and “have implications that are far reaching.”
The judge issued his initial ruling from the bench, temporary blocking SB 27. He said the law could cause “irreparable harm without temporary relief” for Trump and other candidates. He is expected to issue a final ruling by the end of this month.
Meanwhile, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla said he will wait for the judge’s written ruling before making a decision to appeal.
“We remain firm in our belief that SB 27 is constitutional and provides invaluable transparency for voters as they decide who will hold the most powerful office in the United States,” he said.
