California Sen. Padilla Defends Illegal Immigrants, Calls Them "Long-Term Residents"

Alex Padilla Says Illegal Immigrants Are Long-Term Residents Who Just ‘Happen To Be Undocumented’

By Hailey Gomez, Daily Caller News Foundation | August 03, 2025 Democrat California Sen. Alex Padilla said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that illegal migrants in the U.S. are simply “long-term residents” who “happen to be undocumented.” As President Donald Trump’s second administration attempts to fulfill his campaign promise of locking down the border and conducting mass deportations, illegal crossings have dropped to record lows. Highlighti…

California Sen. Padilla Defends Illegal Immigrants, Calls Them "Long-Term Residents"

California Senator criticizes Trump administration’s “cruel” policies. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) asserted that many illegal migrants in the U.S. are “long-term residents” who “happen to be undocumented,” and are essential to the nation’s economy. The remarks came on Sunday during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” as part of a broader discussion about immigration, […] California Sen. Padilla Defends Illegal Immigrants, Calls Them “Long-Te…

Dem Senator Says Illegal Immigrants Are Long-Term Residents Who Just 'Happen To Be Undocumented'

Padilla said Sunday on NBC’s "Meet the Press" that illegal migrants in the U.S. are simply "long-term residents who happen to be undocumented."

Democrat Calls Lawbreakers 'Long-Term Residents' in Stunning Display of Border Amnesia

Democrat Senator Padilla redefines illegal immigrants as 'long-term residents' in border policy debate.