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Senator Alex Padilla Discusses Federal Overreach and Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles

Published June 8, 2025 | Video Starts at 10:09

Yeah. And I'll start with the second first. The Mayor of Los Angeles, the Governor of California. Let's just focus on doing our jobs. I've been in touch with the mayor, I've been in touch with the governor, I've been in touch with Chief McDonald, LAPD earlier today, and Sheriff Luna, Los Angeles County Sheriff. They law enforcement on the ground knows the community and the community knows LAPD and the Sheriff's department. (10:09–10:19)

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