Senators Padilla, Durbin, and Kelly criticize the Trump Administration's immigration court practices, alleging due process violations.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have spearheaded a letter signed by 21 Senate Democrats to the Trump Administration, expressing concern over recent actions that they allege "weaponize" immigration court hearings. They argue that these measures create a trap for immigrants, leading to arrests and deportations without adequate due process. The letter, directed to key officials including Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, describes incidents in which noncitizens were allegedly arrested during immigration court hearings, often with their cases dismissed without prior notice.
The senators highlighted the potential violation of due process rights, claiming that many noncriminal immigrants who are following legal protocols are being targeted instead of individuals posing actual threats. Concerns were raised over the usage of expedited removal processes, which they argue is being improperly extended to long-term residents who already have established ties in the U.S. The letter calls for clarity regarding the Administration's policies and practices regarding immigration enforcement around court proceedings, while the senators also note that such actions may inadvertently place immigrants in a vulnerable position regarding their legal rights.
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Alex Padilla Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Alex Padilla is worth $288.1K, as of July 15th, 2025. This is the 386th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Padilla has approximately $30.1K 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.2261: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the establishment of standards to limit the carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels, and for other purposes.
- S.2260: A bill to provide for the water quality restoration of the Tijuana River and the New River, and for other purposes.
- S.2212: A bill to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require all immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public-facing immigration enforcement actions and to promote transparency and accountability.
- S.2192: A bill to require the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of federally licensed firearms dealers with a high number of short time-to-crime firearm traces, and to prohibit Federal departments and agencies from contracting with such dealers.
- S.2158: Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act
- S.2034: A bill to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
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Alex Padilla Fundraising
Alex Padilla recently disclosed $25.4K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2025. This was the 598th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 56.7% came from individual donors.
Padilla disclosed $94.5K of spending. This was the 433rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Padilla disclosed $6.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 27th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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