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Van Hollen condemns Trump Administration's treatment of Padilla, assaults on our democracy - Senator Chris Van Hollen
What happened today should outrage every American — and it's part of a broader pattern of dictator-like moves from Trump's lawless administration. I'm on the Senate floor now to stand with Senator Padilla and condemn this assault on our democracy. - 06/12/2025.