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Alex Padilla: Their lives have meaning and value, and they retain the fundamental human right, even in custody, as the law clearly…

On the recordJuly 31, 2026
Their lives have meaning and value, and they retain the fundamental human right, even in custody, as the law clearly says, they deserve access to basic things like food, drinking water, and lifesaving medical care.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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