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State Sen. Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, calls for passage of a single-payer health care measures at a rally April 26, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. The bill, SB562 by Atkins, and state Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens, that would guarantee health coverage with no out-of-pocket costs for all California residents, including people living in the country illegally, is to be heard in the Senate Health Committee, Wednesday. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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California state Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens,, calls for passage of his single-payer health care measures at a rally Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. The bill, SB562 by Lara, and state Sen. Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, would guarantee health coverage with no out-of-pocket costs for all California residents, including people living in the country illegally, is to be heard in the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Linda Price, center, a supporters of single-payer health care measure before lawmakers, waits to enter the Capitol, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. A bill, SB562, by Democratic State Senators Ricardo Lara and Toni Atkins, would substantially remake the health care system of the nation's most populous state by eliminating insurance companies and guaranteeing coverage for everyone. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Supporters of single-payer health care march to the Capitol, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. A bill, SB562, by Democratic State Senators Ricardo Lara and Toni Atkins, would substantially remake the health care system of the nation's most populous state by eliminating insurance companies and guaranteeing coverage for everyone. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Supporters of single-payer health care march to the Capitol, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. A bill, SB562, by Democratic State Senators Ricardo Lara and Toni Atkins, would substantially remake the health care system of the nation's most populous state by eliminating insurance companies and guaranteeing coverage for everyone. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Mike Hunter, Oklahoma Attorney General, speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Hunter said the state is moving forward with new protocols for executing death row inmates, despite a unanimous recommendation from a bipartisan study group that a death penalty moratorium remain in place. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Mike Hunter, Oklahoma Attorney General, speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Hunter said the state is moving forward with new protocols for executing death row inmates, despite a unanimous recommendation from a bipartisan study group that a death penalty moratorium remain in place. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Mike Hunter, Oklahoma Attorney General, speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Hunter said the state is moving forward with new protocols for executing death row inmates, despite a unanimous recommendation from a bipartisan study group that a death penalty moratorium remain in place. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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In this undated photo released by the Georgia Department of Corrections, J.W. Ledford Jr., poses for a photo. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said in a news release Wednesday, April 26, 2017, that 45-year-old Ledford, a death row inmate convicted of killing a 73-year-old doctor, is scheduled to die May 16 at the state prison in Jackson, Ga. (Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)
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Students hand out hand-made signs and letters opposing SB4, an anti-"sanctuary cities" bill that already cleared the Texas Senate and seeks to jail sheriffs and other officials who refuse to help enforce federal immigration law, as the Texas House prepares to debate the bill, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Many sheriffs and police chiefs in heavily Democratic areas warn that it will make their jobs harder if immigrant communities, including crime victims and witnesses, become afraid of police. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Texas Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, at podium, is surrounded by fellow lawmakers as he speaks against an anti-"sanctuary cities" bill that has already cleared the Texas Senate and seeks to jail sheriffs and other officials who refuse to help enforce federal immigration law, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Many sheriffs and police chiefs in heavily Democratic areas warn that it will make their jobs harder if immigrant communities, including crime victims and witnesses, become afraid of police. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Students gather in the Rotunda at the Texas Capitol to oppose SB4, an anti-"sanctuary cities" bill that already cleared the Texas Senate and seeks to jail sheriffs and other officials who refuse to help enforce federal immigration law, as the Texas House prepares to debate the bill, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Many sheriffs and police chiefs in heavily Democratic areas warn that it will make their jobs harder if immigrant communities, including crime victims and witnesses, become afraid of police. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Andrea Martinez, right, and other students hand out hand-made signs and letters opposing SB4, an anti-"sanctuary cities" bill that already cleared the Texas Senate and seeks to jail sheriffs and other officials who refuse to help enforce federal immigration law, as the Texas House prepares to debate the bill, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Many sheriffs and police chiefs in heavily Democratic areas warn that it will make their jobs harder if immigrant communities, including crime victims and witnesses, become afraid of police. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Students gather in the Rotunda at the Texas Capitol to oppose SB4, an anti-"sanctuary cities" bill that already cleared the Texas Senate and seeks to jail sheriffs and other officials who refuse to help enforce federal immigration law, as the Texas House prepares to debate the bill, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Texas Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, answers questions as the Texas house debates an anti-"sanctuary cities" bill that already cleared the Texas Senate and seeks to jail sheriffs and other officials who refuse to help enforce federal immigration law, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Many sheriffs and police chiefs in heavily Democratic areas warn that it will make their jobs harder if immigrant communities, including crime victims and witnesses, become afraid of police. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Texas Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, at podium, is surrounded by fellow lawmakers as he speaks against an anti-"sanctuary cities" bill that has already cleared the Texas Senate and seeks to jail sheriffs and other officials who refuse to help enforce federal immigration law, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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The owner of Dixie Services, an Idaho-based contracting company, is defending its logo of a cartoon black girl eating watermelon amid criticism that it's racist. (KXLY)
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Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, right, accompanied by acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Tom Homan, speaks during a news conference at ICE in Washington, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, to announce the opening of new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announces the opening of new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE), Wednesday, April 26, 2017, during a news conference at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announces the opening of new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, during a news conference at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
