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Alex Padilla: We should never accept an America where federal agents hide their faces, abuse their authority, or take life without…

On the recordAugust 6, 2026
We should never accept an America where federal agents hide their faces, abuse their authority, or take life without oversight and accountability.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Emphasizing the need for accountability in law enforcement.

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