Los Angeles officials vow to fast-track 'sanctuary city' law after Trump victory

Members of the Los Angeles City Council say they are working to expedite a law declaring Los Angeles a "sanctuary city" for illegal immigrants following President-elect Trump's victory last week.

City Council member Hugo Soto-Martinez, who supports expediting the process, also called on President Biden to renew a program that allows illegal immigrants from Central America to stay in Los Angeles, according to the LA Times.

"More than anything, people are angry," Soto-Martinez told the Times. "They're agitated and they're ready to fight back, just like we did in 2016."

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The special session will focus on safeguarding "civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families," Newsom's office said in a press release.

His action comes just a day after Newsom said he "will seek to work with the incoming president."

The special session will convene on Monday, Dec. 2.

Newsom is urging his state legislature to earmark more funds for the California Department of Justice and other state agencies with additional resources to mount legal challenges.

"The funding will support the ability to immediately file litigation and seek injunctive relief against unlawful federal actions," Newsom's office said.

Fox News' Jamie Joseph contributed to this report.