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Gavin Newsom names California’s first Latino U.S. senator to replace Kamala Harris


Sonja Diaz, founding director of UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute, anticipates Padilla’s agenda will focus on ensuring immigrants are not left behind or excluded from COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts. “Padilla has been pretty clear about his support for immigrant families, recognizing the social, economic and political contributions of these communities,” said Sonja Diaz…

Sonja Diaz, founding director of UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute, anticipates Padilla’s agenda will focus on ensuring immigrants are not left behind or excluded from COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts. “Padilla has been pretty clear about his support for immigrant families, recognizing the social, economic and political contributions of these communities,” said Sonja Diaz (Also: The Fresno Bee).