Senators Padilla, Schiff, and Friedman seek answers about DHS actions during a redistricting event amid concerns of intimidation.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, alongside Representative Laura Friedman, have called for clarity regarding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) extensive presence at California Governor Gavin Newsom's press conference on August 14. Reports indicated about 100 federal agents, some in tactical gear, were deployed, raising concerns about the motivation behind their presence.
The lawmakers have posed specific questions to DHS officials regarding the decision to deploy such a significant number of agents, the operational rationale, and the arrests made during the event. They emphasized that public trust in federal agencies hinges on transparency about their operations, stating, "The American people must be able to trust that... federal agencies will never use their authority to intimidate civilians."
In their request for answers by September 4, they aim to ensure that law enforcement resources are utilized appropriately and that political motivations do not influence enforcement actions. This inquiry reflects ongoing scrutiny regarding the role of federal agencies in local events and their potential impact on civil liberties.
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Alex Padilla Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Alex Padilla is worth $83.2K, as of August 26th, 2025. This is the 466th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Padilla has approximately $10.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Alex Padilla Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Alex Padilla:
- S.2635: Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act
- S.2589: Expanding the VOTE Act
- S.2588: Sustaining Our Democracy Act
- S.2566: Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act
- S.2545: NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements Act
- S.2468: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
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Alex Padilla Fundraising
Alex Padilla recently disclosed $376.7K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 232nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 92.8% came from individual donors.
Padilla disclosed $107.6K of spending. This was the 476th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Padilla disclosed $6.8M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 29th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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