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KPBS: Sen. Padilla frustrated with lack of progress during San Diego border visit
- Sep 2, 2022
- 1 min read
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, visited the San Diego border region Wednesday to learn how the federal government can support the humanitarian efforts of local advocates. They asked Padilla to help them restore the asylum system, stop the militarization of the border, expand access to Friendship Park and adopt a more welcoming approach to new migrants.
Read KPBS reporter Gustavo Solis' report here.
Political visits to the border always highlight the complex logistical and humanitarian challenges that local communities face every single day. True progress requires a lot more than just quick photo opportunities from visiting officials who do not live in the area. I actually live near a major border crossing and frequently need the FlyUs phone number to rebook my domestic flights when local traffic gets completely gridlocked due to sudden security closures. The daily reality for residents is constantly shaped by these larger political decisions. I hope real solutions are eventually implemented.