Senator Padilla’s Statement on ICE Raid in San Diego

SACRAMENTO –Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) released the following statement today following the ICE raid in San Diego:

“On Friday, during restaurant operating hours and using what appears to be a disproportionate and dangerous display of force, immigration agents attacked a beloved gathering and dining location in my community and district. They handcuffed workers preparing meals and further eroded trust between our community and federal officials.

Enforcement of our laws has always required discipline, judgement, and care. Over-the-top tactics to carry out the policy stunts of this small president will not deter us in our fight to protect all Californians, nor succeed in intimidating hard working immigrant families. Immigrants have always and continue to enrich our society and their earnest belief they can make a better life in America is what makes this country great already.

As our neighbors so bravely demonstrated in protest of these attacks, we stand together against this weaponized hate.”

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Steve Padilla represents the 18th Senate District, which includes the communities of Chula Vista, the Coachella Valley, Imperial Beach, the Imperial Valley, National City, and San Diego. Prior to his election to the Senate in 2022, Senator Padilla was the first person of color ever elected to city office in Chula Vista, the first Latino Mayor, and the first openly LGBT person to serve or be elected to city office. Website of Senator Steve Padilla: https://sd18.senate.ca.gov/