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Senators Bob Menendez (left) and Alex Padilla (right)

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No to Title 42 Expansion

Two Latino Senators fought against the measure and won

August 8th, 2022

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Photo: Twitter- @SenAlexPadilla

San Gabriel Expansion?

June 27th, 2023

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Left: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. Right: Monterey Park Councilmember Henry Lo. Photos: Getty images.

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Alex Padilla's SOTU guest

February 7th, 2023

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Sen. Alex Padilla

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Failed by Immigration

March 16th, 2022

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Setback for Immigration

September 20th, 2021

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Budget Committee Senators hold a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 13, 2021. They announced on Tuesday evening that they had reached agreement on an infrastructure package. Photo: Alex Padilla Twitter.

Citizenship in budget

July 14th, 2021

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Abortion is a right. Photo: Saul Loeb/Getty Images

Protecting Abortion Access

June 10th, 2021

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Padilla recently announced his reelection campaign, indicating he has no interest in leaving his appointed position when it ends in 2023. (DNCC via Getty Images file photo)

Not wasting any time

April 26th, 2021

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Senator Alex Padilla calls for the EPA and Department of Justice to stand up for BIPOC communities. Photo: Al Drago/EFE

padilla for justice

April 12th, 2021

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Photo: A farm worker is pictured in a field in Arvin, southeast of Bakersfield, California. David McNew/Getty Images

Combating the Heat

April 1st, 2021

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Biden’s comprehensive immigration bill slated for the foreseeable future, but there is the opportunity to focus on multiple, targeted bills instead of the entirety of Biden’s vision. Photo: Getty Images

Latinos find a way forward

March 24th, 2021

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After months of lobbying for the Biden administration to include at least four Latinos in his cabinet, the mission is finally complete. Phot : Getty Images

Becerra Confirmed

March 18th, 2021

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Caption: Alex Padilla’s selection to the Senate is historic, and it’s a milestone in Latinx representation in California. But is it really progressive? Photo:Kirby Lee / AP file

Representation?

January 18th, 2021

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California’s first Latino Senator: Alex PadillaPhoto: Getty Images

Senator Alex Padilla

December 22nd, 2020

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Nationwide and California-based organizations are pushing Gov. Gavin Newsom to choose State Secretary Alex Padilla as the next Senator. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images.

November 17th, 2020

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California Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, sees support from Latinx advocacy groups to become the state’s first Latino U.S. Senator. Photo: Getty Images

August 27th, 2020