These are sober times.

And we are about to give power back to the people.

We will affirm our commitment to the state independent redistricting after the 2030 census, but we're asking the voters for their consensus to do mid-decade redistricting.

I know they say, 'Don't mess with Texas,' Well, don't mess with the great Golden State.

We can’t stand back and watch this democracy disappear district by district all across the country.

Donald Trump, you have poked the bear and we will punch back.

Right outside, at this exact moment, dozens and dozens of ice agents.

Donald Trump, you think it’s coincidental?

California won't stand by and watch Trump burn it all down — we are calling a special election to redraw our Congressional maps and defend fair representation.

I know they say don't mess with Texas. Well, don't mess with the great Golden State.

We're putting the maps on the ballot, and we're giving the power to the people.

It's not complicated. We're doing this in reaction to a president of the United States that called a sitting governor of the state of Texas and said, 'Find me five seats.'

Wake up, America. Wake up to what Donald Trump is doing. Wake up to his assault. Wake up to the assault on institutions and knowledge and history.

Since the opening of Alligator Alcatraz, we have seen an increase in the number of illegal aliens who are taking the voluntary departure.

I’m confident that it will be filled.

This is a priority for the people of our state; it's a priority for the people of this country.

A lot less standing up than we would do at Blanding and far less than we had to do at Alligator Alcatraz.

The federal government is ramping up removal flights from the South Florida facility.