State Senator Steve Padilla has amended Senate Bill 420, a legislative action designed to close a loophole. This provision currently allows nonprofit organizations affiliated with private immigration detention facilities to claim charitable tax status, thereby circumventing property tax obligations amounting to millions of dollars.
The California State Senate passed Senate Bill 941, which would prohibit private detention facilities from selling commissary items at markups exceeding 35% above vendor costs.
California State Senator Steve Padilla condemned an ICE raid in San Diego, which targeted workers rather than dangerous criminals, and urged support for SB 580 to strengthen legal clarity and statewide standards for immigration enforcement.
By Senator Steve Padilla Pride month was born out of a desire to live freely, openly and…