WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the White House announced that President Biden has nominated E. Martin Estrada to serve as the United States Attorney for the Central District of California.

“Martin Estrada is an outstanding lawyer with a long record of excellence in public and community service. As the son of immigrants from Guatemala, he brings a strong commitment to equal justice and community engagement. I know the Central District will benefit from his leadership.”

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