Alex Padilla: “the legislation we're discussing today would begin to fill those gaps by laying out specific instances in which a judge…”

That is not a safety feature, it is a liability shield. These devices are designed to leave no trace—an ‘invisible partner’ according to Compliant Technologies—even when the force is unjustified or violates the Fourth Amendment.

USCIS’s actions have repeatedly increased the burden of and difficulty in obtaining U.S. citizenship.

We should not price citizenship outside the reach of immigrants; instead, we should explore ways to encourage individuals to fulfill the American Dream.

Naturalization is a critical pathway to immigrant integration, civic engagement, and democratic participation, yet your agency’s actions represent a significant departure from these values.