Alex Padilla: “It is imperative that we work here in Congress to pass legislation that clarifies that entities such as water systems…”

We will fight this illegal overreach every step of the way.

My office is in touch with the FBI, U.S. Postal Service and Senate security officials following a suspicious package the U.S. Postal Service intercepted before reaching our office. Thankfully, no threat was posed to my staff or our office.

This lawsuit has no legal basis or evidence behind it and is nothing more than a blatant abuse of power designed to sow distrust in our elections and threaten Americans’ right to vote.

Mendota is a hardworking agricultural community, and families should not have to fear going to work or taking their kids to school.