Sen. Alex Padilla, a Democrat in California, has long been close ties with groups that have been linked to the anti-abolition riots and is now hoping to receive a $2 million taxpayer fund.
Padilla marked the coalition’s funding for humanitarian immigration rights (Chairah) in its May proposal in the 2026 budget. His office. For years, Padilla has held meetings with Chairah, earning praise from taxpayer-funded groups. Under investigation by Councillors After encouraging protests that led to riots over immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. (Related: The well-funded and organized left helped Rawitz jump start)
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Chirla was one of several groups that organized protests against immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) on June 6th, which ultimately led to a day of riots in Los Angeles. Republicans later send a letter to the group and ask if it was used Past federal funding The group claims the group to support violent activities Called “A malicious lie.”
A press release and social media post show that Chirla and Padilla, whose security guards were taken into custody after a suspended Trump administration press conference on June 12, had long been close ties.
Chairah Celebrated Padilla was first It became He was a Senator in 2020 and gave the left-wing immigration agenda a greater foothold at Capitol Hill.
“We are looking forward to congratulating this son, a Mexican immigrant from the San Fernando Valley and working with him in his new role.” press release I’ll read it.
Padilla has met several Chaila activists on immigration issues up to 2021, including discussing policies. According to In press release And Chairah Facebook account. He joined Chaila and other groups in Los Angeles in April 2023 and published a bill that would grant illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. Website show. Padilla’s office featured praise from Chairah’s executive director, Angelica Salas. Angelica Salas declared, “We will work with Senator Padilla and others to work with others who are not seeking permanent residency requests.”
Chirlas are scattered on the lawmaker’s website support For him effort loosen Immigrants policy For other occasions.
“Funds will convert existing vacant buildings into a multi-service community resilience and resource hub for community members in need,” said Padilla’s Chirla Reads’ $2 million allocation request.
Chirla organized the June 6 protest. This comes after the arrest of a local union leader of the United Nations Service Employees (SEU) who was arrested earlier that day when they allegedly tried to interfere with the ice vehicle. The protest took place in federal buildings, which the DCNF reported previously, issued a call for coordinated action by Chirla and other groups on social media. Hundreds of people arrived, leading to clashes with law enforcement, which lasted for several days, urging President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops to the city.
Activist Group Hispanic Federation I’m grieving On June 9th, a “member of Chirla’s partner” was “detained and injured” during a protest.
Padilla has also won a campaign previously Approval Union chapter from Sieu California where its leader was arrested. He has the same Participation Union in event From his first year in Congress, including local seiu Town Hall.
Padilla’s offices, Chirla and Seiu California, did not respond to requests for comment.
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