Newsom vetoes key part of reparations package in another blow to deal

California governor rejects bill that would've helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for land taken unjustly

California governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government.

The bill would have created a process for families to file a claim with the state if they believe the government seized their property through eminent domain due to discriminatory motives and without providing fair compensation.