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On the recordJuly 15, 2025
Instead of going after criminals, this administration has chosen to double down on raiding workplaces and profiling people who are out driving, creating widespread fear and panic that is hurting our economy and society.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Criticizing the federal government's approach to immigration enforcement and its societal impact.

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