The San Fernando Valley is home to a large, vibrant immigrant community. As a proud daughter of Salvadoran immigrants born and raised in the Valley, I have lived first-hand the plight of immigrant families. Immigrants are an integral part of the state. From boosting California into a global economic powerhouse to contributing to the unique cultural fabric of the state.

Thanks to immigrant community leaders, California’s state laws have come a long way since the 1990s era of anti-immigrant policies. But there is still much to be done. I plan to continue on that legacy of legislative work for immigrant justice. 

We have to ensure that immigrant farm workers have the necessary workplace protections and livable pay, as well as the accessible tools to form a union. That is why I walked alongside farm workers in the Central Valley in support of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act this summer. I also support the VISION Act, which failed to pass when my opponent's father did not show up to vote. And as immigrant workers continue to serve on the frontlines of our economy during times of crisis, the state must also ensure that safety net programs are in place to support immigrant families when they need them the most.  

In Sacramento, I will stand with immigrant communities and continue to form a more inclusive, prosperous state for everyone.