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Padilla says ICE ran immigration hearings in basement of LA federal building

Original: WATCH: Padilla Confirms Immigration Proceedings Taking Place in Basement of Downtown L.A. Federal Building During Unannounced ICE Oversight Visit

Senator Alex Padilla made an unannounced oversight visit to the federal building in downtown Los Angeles and confirmed that immigration proceedings were being held in its basement. The finding sheds light on how ICE is processing detained immigrants in Southern California and raises questions about transparency and access to legal counsel. Padilla, a frequent critic of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, has been pressing for answers on detention conditions.

Why now: Padilla's surprise inspection revealed hidden immigration court proceedings inside a federal building, drawing attention amid scrutiny of ICE enforcement.

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• WATCH: Padilla Confirms Immigration Proceedings Taking Place in Basement of Downtown L.A. Federal Building During Unannounced ICE Oversight Visit · Senator Alex Padilla (.gov)

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