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Alex Padilla: “Denying a domestic abuser access to a gun is one of the most obvious, common-sense steps we can take to protect…”

On the recordAugust 21, 2026
Denying a domestic abuser access to a gun is one of the most obvious, common-sense steps we can take to protect survivors.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Discussing the importance of the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act.

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