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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Texas Law on Immigration Enforcement Blocked by Federal Appeals Court

by Samantha Padilla July 8, 2025 0

A federal appeals court has blocked Texas Senate Bill 4, a controversial anti-immigration law, reaffirming that immigration enforcement is solely a federal power... Read more.

Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Call for Justice Reform as Grisham Calls Out Flawed Bite Mark Evidence

by Samantha Padilla June 26, 2025 0

Jimmie "Chris" Duncan, who has been on death row for 27 years, was declared innocent by a judge in April 2023, but remains imprisoned due to the discredited bite... Read more.

Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Georgia Officer Steps Down After Disputed Stop of Undocumented Student

by Mia Bella Rodgers, Samantha Padilla May 27, 2025 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 May 7, 2025 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.