Alex Padilla: “This agreement between the IRS and DHS — if finalized — will have long-lasting and devastating implications on our…”

Californians have been clear: we don’t want oil infrastructure off our coast.

ICE must also establish and make public the training requirements the agency will put in place prior to and throughout any potential deployment of these gloves.

Therefore, we urge ICE to cancel the contract and reconsider the purchase.

While Trump continues to try to re-write history, I will continue to fight to defend the Smithsonian’s independence from Trump’s pressure campaign and political agenda.