Alex Padilla actually said...

if we expand the numbers of people being able to lawfully come and make that process a little bit easier, clearer, that benefits everybody, ...

It is lawful to seek asylum at our border, whether they arrive at a port of entry or not.

Individuals, with some exceptions, do have the right to seek asylum at our border.

I have fought to ensure that there is robust Federal funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to support these local effort...