CA Sen. Alex Padilla: Trump doesn’t have unquestioned power over National Guard troops

Immigration Policy & Enforcement - The report highlights concerns about the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly the deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops in cities like Los Angeles [1][15] - It points out the administration's focus on deporting undocumented immigrants who are otherwise law-abiding and hardworking, rather than prioritizing violent criminals [7][22] - The report references data suggesting that a significant portion of those detained or deported do not have violent criminal convictions [20] - Public opinion is shifting against Trump's immigration policies, with 57% of people believing the country is headed in the wrong direction [10] - There is a need to modernize the immigration system, focusing on dangerous criminals while providing a path to legal status for hardworking immigrants [21][22] Economic Impact of Immigrants - California's economy, the fourth largest in the world, is attributed to the contributions of immigrants as workforce, consumers, and entrepreneurs [9][10] National Guard Deployment & Morale - The deployment of National Guard troops for immigration enforcement is negatively impacting morale, as it is not the mission they signed up for [24][25] - National Guard troops are typically involved in critical missions such as wildfire mitigation, flood control, and supporting food banks [26] Wildfire Prevention & Response - A bipartisan bill, the Fixed Our Forest Act, aims to expedite fuel breaks, establish a wildfire intelligence center, and improve coordination between federal and state agencies for wildfire prevention and response [28][29][30]