Samantha Padilla

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  • Samantha Padilla

    Hi! My name is Samantha Padilla, and I'm a third-year Political Science major with a minor in Digital Humanities and Professional Writing. I'm from the San Fernando Valley, and I'm deeply passionate about highlighting injustices that impact our communities. I believe it's crucial to report on these injustices, as bringing them to light is a vital step toward creating meaningful change.

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Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Georgia Officer Steps Down After Disputed Stop of Undocumented Student

by Mia Bella Rodgers, Samantha Padilla 0
A Georgia police officer was arrested and subsequently resigned after being caught on camera mistreating an undocumented college student during a traffic stop, while... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Mississippi’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Scheduled for Execution

by Samantha Padilla 0
Richard Gerald Jordan, Mississippi's longest-serving death row inmate, has been scheduled for execution on June 25, 2025, after nearly five decades of litigation... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Immigration Crackdown in Northern California: Experts Suggest Sacramento Next?

by Samantha Padilla 0
SACRAMENTO, CA – There has been recent news about US Border control presence in multiple cities in...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Legal Efforts Underway to Stop Trump Goal to Stunt Planet Climate Progress

by Samantha Padilla 2
WASHINGTON, DC –  A series of legal cases are being filed to quell plans by President-Elect Trump...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Black and Hispanic Law Students Dip in U.S. after Affirmative Action Overturned

by Samantha Padilla 0
WASHINTON, DC – Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning race-based affirmative action in college admissions, Harvard...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

BART Body Cam Footage Backs Up Driver – Officer Shoots Driver in Chest  

by Samantha Padilla 0
UNION CITY, CA – CBS news reported two BART police officers pulled over a woman who they...... Read more.