'It's all BS from Trump': An emotional Sen. Padilla condemns Trump admin's treatment of immigrants

Immigration & Economic Impact - Immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, contribute significantly to California's economy as workforce, consumers, and entrepreneurs [7][8] - California's economy, the fourth largest globally, thrives due to immigrant contributions [7] - Policies targeting immigrants negatively impact community safety, economic growth, and overall prosperity [8] Immigration Policy & Practice - The speaker expresses emotional connection to farmers, cooks, and day laborers, understanding their struggles and sacrifices in pursuit of the American dream [1][3] - Concerns are raised about the administration's policy shift allowing federal agents to enter sensitive locations like schools and places of worship to target immigrants [6] - The speaker argues that immigration enforcement should focus on violent criminals, not law-abiding, peaceful, and hardworking individuals [5] - The speaker criticizes misinformation and disinformation regarding immigration, particularly from Trump, dismissing claims of invasions and insurrections as "BS" [4] California Context - California is the most populous and diverse state in the US, home to the largest immigrant population [7]