(KTLA) California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a set of five bills on Saturday aimed at countering the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategies. He characterized this legislative package as a testament to the state’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

“The President of the United States and certainly not Stephen Miller, have never spoken of pluralism,” Newsom remarked during the signing event in downtown Los Angeles. “In California, we embrace pluralism. It’s a profound source of pride for us, and those values are being challenged.”

Newsom’s office stated that the bills were a reaction to federal immigration crackdowns initiated after President Trump assumed office, which intensified following the administration’s endorsement of proactive ICE operations.

Several new laws emphasize the protection of public school environments. One mandates that staff inform students and parents when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are confirmed on campus. Another restricts federal officers from entering schools without a judicial warrant and prevents the sharing of students’ personal information.

Additional measures broaden protections outside of schools. A law now requires federal agents, who might not be in official attire, to show some form of identification. Another law, effective in January, prohibits local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks while performing their duties.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass praised the legislative measures as vital shields. “This legislative resistance is crucial to safeguarding Angelenos against our federal government,” Bass declared at the ceremony.

Federal officials immediately pushed back. Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement that “the State of California has no jurisdiction over the federal government,” adding, “If Newsom wants to regulate our agents, he must go through Congress. I’ve directed our federal agencies that the law signed today has no effect on our operations. Our agents will continue to protect their identities.”

A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, echoed that criticism, saying in a separate statement that “sanctuary politicians are trying to outlaw officers wearing masks to protect themselves from being doxed and targeted by known and suspected terrorist sympathizers.”

The political fight is not limited to Washington. The Save America movement announced Saturday that it is launching mobile “Liberty” vans staffed with trained professionals to document and film ICE raids across California.

Supporters of the legislation framed the measures as a reaffirmation of California’s role as a counterweight to federal policy. “Because America’s promise of opportunity, dignity and justice must not be surrendered to fear and hate,” said California State Assemblymember Fabian Nuñez.

Most of the new laws take effect immediately, except for the mask ban, which will begin in January.

Rachel Menitoff’s reporting contributed to this article.