There were orders barring travelers from Muslim-majority countries, rolling back environmental rules and ending protections for young immigrants.
Lawyers in Washington and other states controlled by Democrats believed the actions were endangering rights and lives.
Now, as Mr. Trump prepares for a second term, Mr. Ferguson said he anticipated that the initiatives from the incoming White House might not carry the same flaws.
Mr. Ferguson, a Democrat who was recently elected to be Washington’s next governor, said Mr. Trump has built a cadre of advisers who have spent years planning ways to implement their plans for the country.
The new administration also stands to benefit from a court system now tilted more in Mr. Trump’s favor.
Persons:
Donald J, Trump’s, Bob Ferguson, Trump, Ferguson
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White, Lawyers, Democrats, Democrat
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Washington State, Washington