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Author Archives: Laura Padilla

Laura Padilla is a community organizer, immigrant rights advocate, and proud mama. A first-generation Latina and non-profit professional, she builds power alongside immigrant and working-class communities, advocating for policies that uphold dignity, safety, and belonging. Laura brings years of experience in grassroots organizing, public education, and community-based solutions. She believes in the strength of collective action, the importance of culturally-rooted care, and the power of showing up for one another — especially in the face of injustice.

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Posted inOpinion

ICE raids. Mayoral silence. Is San Francisco still a sanctuary city?

by Laura Padilla and Kate Bueler July 15, 2025July 21, 2025

OP-ED: San Francisco calls itself a sanctuary city, but recent ICE raids, police comments, and silence from the mayor’s office tell a different story.

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