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Alex Padilla: Too many people who pose no threat to public safety and should not be in detention are nevertheless being held in…

On the recordJuly 8, 2026
Too many people who pose no threat to public safety and should not be in detention are nevertheless being held in unacceptable conditions with inadequate access to medical care, legal counsel, clean water, nutritious food, and other basic necessities.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Discussing conditions in detention facilities.

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