Former Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and current California state senator for Senate District 7, finishes up his first legislative session in about two weeks. Since entering the Senate in December 2024, Arreguín has introduced more than 20 bills and became the first freshman senator to chair two committees, according to his press secretary, Stefan Elgstrand.

In addition to pushing back against President Donald Trump’s administration, Elgstrand noted Arreguín’s work in passing legislation, including Senate Bill 81 and Assembly Bill 49. These bills offer more protections and privacy from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents to individuals in health care and school settings.  

Read the full story here.