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Senate adopts SJR 9 denouncing recent immigration raids and federal deployments
Summary
The California State Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 9, condemning recent federal immigration raids and related federal deployments in the state. The measure passed after extended debate and votes to table two sets of amendments; the final roll call showed 29 ayes and 6 noes. Debate covered constitutional due process, SB 54, public safety,
The California State Senate on July 3, 2025, adopted Senate Joint Resolution 9, a nonbinding measure denouncing recent federal immigration enforcement raids and federal deployments in California. Senator María Elena Durazo introduced SJR 9 and urged colleagues to condemn what she described as militarized, warrantless enforcement actions in communities across the state.
Supporters said the raids have involved masked agents, unmarked vehicles and the deployment of federal troops and National Guard units against the expressed objections of state and local officials. Senator Durazo said the actions have terrorized families; several senators told personal stories of constituents and neighbors who were detained or whose families were left without caregivers. Senator Alex Padilla…
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