Alex Padilla: “My understanding is that even with Social Security there are more than 5 million seniors in the United States currently…”

Ultimately, we are concerned that the changes to CMS’s guidance will result in the disenfranchisement of nursing home residents.

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.

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.

I am committed to using every tool to protect free and fair elections, and the new Senate Election Observer Program will do just that.