During her recent appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) weighed in on a new California bill that proposes government assistance for undocumented immigrants to purchase homes.

The legislation, which has not yet been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to immigration and housing policy.

Bill Maher, the host, prompted Pelosi by highlighting the progressive nature of the legislation, noting its departure from traditional Democratic stances on immigration. “The California lawmakers just passed a law — it hasn’t been signed by Gov. Newsom (D) — but giving government assistance to undocumented immigrants to buy houses. That’s kind of a different place than the Democratic Party used to be on immigration, is it not?” Maher asked.

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Pelosi acknowledged the evolving dynamics of immigration policy, emphasizing that it had always been a bipartisan issue historically. “Well, let me just say, immigration had always been a bipartisan issue,” Pelosi responded, before Maher interjected to clarify that his question pertained specifically to housing, not general immigration.

Addressing the nuances of the proposed law, Pelosi clarified, “Well, it’s not free housing, it’s the American Dream being available to more people.”

She referenced past bipartisan support for immigration reform and highlighted California’s pioneering role in adopting progressive policies. “California’s always in the lead, maybe others will follow that lead, but that’s up to those states. But we’re very blessed here with the beautiful diversity of our –,” she added, before being briefly interrupted by Maher for further clarification. […]