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Senator Padilla Urges Soledad Students Amid Immigration Concerns

2/24/2026

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Padilla Advocates Education

California Senator Alex Padilla told NBC Bay Area he urged Soledad students, children of farmworkers, to pursue higher education.
Padilla criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy as unlawful and harmful to families.
Padilla urged Republicans and Democrats to cooperate on immigration enforcement reforms during the government shutdown.
Padilla expressed concern about ICE operations and said he will respond to Trump's State of the Union address, predicting exaggerations.

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Padilla Critiques Trump

Senator Alex Padilla will deliver the Democratic Spanish-language rebuttal to the State of the Union address by U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on the economy, immigration, and fair elections.
Padilla criticizes the idea of a strong economy, citing high prices and actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Padilla says Trump will discuss plans to disrupt the upcoming election, a point he will highlight.

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Padilla Advocates Education

California Senator Alex Padilla told NBC Bay Area he urged Soledad students, children of farmworkers, to pursue higher education.
Padilla criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy as unlawful and harmful to families.
Padilla urged Republicans and Democrats to cooperate on immigration enforcement reforms during the government shutdown.
Padilla expressed concern about ICE operations and said he will respond to Trump's State of the Union address, predicting exaggerations.

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