Padilla Statement Condemning Trump’s Inhumane Travel Ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, issued the following statement condemning President Trump’s cruel travel ban that bars nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States and restricts travel for nationals of seven other countries: “Once again, we see President Trump’s irrational impulses as he tries to institute a discriminatory travel ban. This senseless, prejudicial policy is an abuse of power that also threatens U.S. citizen relatives from the targeted countries. We cannot allow this Administration to continue scapegoating individuals based on religion or nationality. Our country is better than this.” ###