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Government

Aug. 16, 2019

Becerra defends state tax return law as GOP critics deride it

Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed his preliminary opposition with the California Supreme Court to a challenge to a new state law demanding presidents provide their tax returns in order to appear on the primary ballot.

Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed his preliminary opposition with the California Supreme Court to a challenge of a new state law demanding presidential candidates provide their tax returns in order to appear on the primary ballot.

In his 26-page filing, Becerra denies that SB 27 violates the state Constitution and claims the California Republican Party has failed to show an actionable injury from the law. $95

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