As a Federal Elected Official, Senator Alex Padilla has every right to attend and engage at DHS Secretary Noem’s press conference in LA. His forcible removal is deeply concerning and undermines democratic principles. CC: NALEO Educational Fund, Board of Latino Legislative Leaders (BLLL), and NHCSL - Nat’l Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

In 2014 at NALEO Educational Fund #NALEOBootcamp, Senator Alex Padilla, then CA State Senator & soon 30th Sec. of State, welcomed me. His words: Hicimos las promesas en la campaña, pero ahora se cumple, we made promises in the campaign, now we deliver.

Senator Alex Padilla, has been a great friend, always connecting with me, a kid from Bridgeport, CT’s East Side. #NaleoBootcamp NALEO Educational Fund

NALEO released the following statement in response to the forcible removal of California Senator and former NALEO President @senalexpadilla at a U.S. Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles earlier today. 📝 👉🏽

This is Angela Padilla, Alex's wife, posting on his account to wish him a Happy Father's Day.  Millions of people may know you as their Senator and as a voice for the voiceless in these challenging times for our country, but to Roman, Alejandro and Diego you are the most caring,

We proudly congratulate California State Senator Senator Monique Limón on her historic election as the next leader of the California State Senate! She will be the first Latina and woman of color to serve as Senate President Pro Tempore, beginning early 2026. latimes.com/california/sto…

From his time as Mayor of LB to his service in Congress, Robert Garcia has shown steadfast dedication & leadership on issues critical to Latinos & all Americans. We are excited to support his candidacy for Ranking Member on the House Oversight Committee. punchbowl.news/article/house/…

BREAKING: The Supreme Court limited judges' power on nationwide injunctions, leaving the fate of Trump's birthright citizenship order unclear. apnews.com/live/supreme-c…