The California governor killed a bill that would grant illegal immigrants access to one of the state's homebuying assistance programs.

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Friday that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to obtain home loans for the first time in California.

While Newsom can call special sessions, the Legislature is not legally required to do anything and can simply adjourn without acting.

The California governor vetoed a bill Friday that would have expanded the state's home-buying assistance program to include undocumented immigrants.

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have made undocumented immigrants eligible for state-backed home loans, rejecting a measure that had the potential to inflame one of the most contentious debates in this year’s presidential election.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have extended home loans to undocumented immigrants under a program designed to increase homeownership in the state.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that could have made immigrants without legal status eligible for loans under a state program offering assistance to first-time homebuyers. The bill drew staunch opposition from Republicans well beyond California,

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) vetoed a Democratic plan that would have given undocumented immigrants the right to to be eligible for state-funded loans for down payments on homes. He cited the lack of funding for the program in his letter announcing the veto to the California State Assembly.