Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a dual approach to recent legislative measures concerning reparations and racial justice in California. While he has signed a historic bill establishing a reparations agency for descendants of enslaved individuals, he has simultaneously vetoed several related proposals, including a controversial bill that would have granted priority college admissions for these descendants. This decision has sparked disappointment among California Democrats and advocates for racial justice, who criticize the vetoes as a setback in the push for reparative justice. Newsom defends his actions by emphasizing the need for a broader approach to address the legacy of slavery beyond just financial compensation.