Once upon a time, we had a true Department of Justice and a Civil Rights Division that we could sometimes turn to as an alternative. That no longer carries any credibility. So finding other mechanisms for credible, independent investigations is essential.
Alex Padilla: “Once upon a time, we had a true Department of Justice and a Civil Rights Division that we could sometimes turn to as an…”
On the recordJuly 31, 2026
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