For many in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, Senator Alex Padilla has long been a trusted friend and ally. Time and again, he has stood with us-amplifying our voices, championing our causes, and fighting for justice. We are proud to have such a steadfast advocate representing California in the U.S. Senate.
That pride turns to outrage as we reflect on the appalling treatment our Senior Senator recently endured. For weeks, we have watched with growing alarm as communities have been terrorized - neighbors rounded up, families separated, and armed troops unleashed against citizens. In the face of this, Senator Padilla fulfilled his constitutional duty. He asked a simple and necessary question of those in power: "Why?"
For this, he was met not with answers, but with violence. Our Senator was thrown to the ground-disrespected not only as a public servant but as a voice for millions.
The excuses offered are hollow. The rationale is weak. The conduct of the current administration is a disgrace and an affront to the values we hold dear as Americans and as AANHPI communities.
We demand:
• The immediate resignations of Secretary Noem and her senior staff.
• A full and transparent investigation into the spending and actions of her office.
• A formal and public apology to Senator Padilla by President Trump.
This is about more than one man--this is about justice, accountability, and defending the dignity of our communities. We will not be silent. We will not forget.
We stand with Senator Padilla and thank him for his courage.
Read more — ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF SAN DIEGO STATEMENT ON THE ASSAULT OF SEN. ALEX PADILLA
The Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Club of San Diego, thank you in advance for joining us on October 1st at 6pm for this important conversation on immigration. 
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Meeting starts at 6:30 PM (Zoom opens at 6:00 PM)
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Meeting ID: 872 4582 3263
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