Trump, who is not singled out by the law but is clearly its inspiration, is likely to fight back.
“The bill also violates the 1st Amendment right of association, since California can’t tell political parties which candidates their members can or cannot vote for in a primary election.”.
Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, called the new law “gimmicky” and “just plain dumb.”
The law also requires candidates for governor to release their tax returns before the statewide primary, beginning in 2024.
Access by the public and news media to a candidate’s personal tax returns has been a touchstone of presidential politics for more than four decades.
California lawmakers have not been alone in their effort to force presidential candidates to hand over their tax forms.
Hasen said the debate that will result from California enacting the law is likely to spread to other statehouses around the country. »
