SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement: “When families in our communities seek health care, they should feel safe, not watched. I am deeply troubled by recent reports that President Trump handed over sensitive personal information, which is collected from enrollees through Medicaid and Medi-Cal systems, to deportation officials. That is not just wrong, it is dangerous. Learning that personal details, even something as personal as immigration status, might be used against families breaks the trust our communities depend on.

SACRAMENTO, CA – On Tuesday, April 8, the California Latino Legislative Caucus, held a press conference to announce their legislative priorities for this year and designated AB 1303 as a part of the package. This recognition highlights the need to expand access to the California LifeLine program and strengthen privacy protections for subscribers.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement: “The state auditor’s findings on Anaheim’s lease agreement with Angels ownership are deeply alarming and frustrating. This agreement, meant to safeguard the city’s interests, has instead left Anaheim vulnerable to significant risks and missed opportunities.