State Senator Steve Padilla entered law enforcement and adulthood at roughly the same time. He joined the police force in the city of Chula Vista, California, as a 19-year-old fresh out of high school. He worked as a detective for over a decade before getting into local and, subsequently, state politics.
It’s that background in law enforcement that made him so angry at a recent ICE raid at a restaurant in San Diego. You can see his speech about it below.
As we go into the weekend of No Kings and this absurd military parade, it’s worth keeping his words in mind. We can kick on the breaks. We can speak out. We can say no.
Check out Maya’s conversation with Sen. Padilla, and let us know your plan for the weekend (and remember — stay safe!).
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