Assemblymember David Tangipa said the state should take that warning seriously. “I think the federal administration is more than willing to enforce the law, we have seen that, that are on the books, and have to make sure that California again isn’t deciding again that its its own individual country,…

David Tangipa is the youngest member of the California State Assembly, representing the Fresno area. A proud son of Tongan immigrants and a disabled U.S. veteran, David brings a powerful voice shaped by lived experience in underserved communities. His early career in local politics and public safety set the stage…

However, Fresno Republican Assemblyman David Tangipa says he disagrees with much of the study and provided this statement to YourCentralValley.com. “The Bay Area Council Economic Institute’s report on mass deportation in California overstates its economic impact by ignoring the significant costs of supporting undocumented immigrants. While it projects a $278.4…

Tangipa, who previously worked for a Fresno County supervisor, in an Assembly hearing called AB 1441 “targeted legislation” to force Republican counties to “fall in line.” “I think a lot of (what) this bill does is … it tells those who were duly elected, and the natural process and how…

Central Valley leaders emphasized Fresno’s track record of peaceful demonstrations. Assemblymember David Tangipa, R-Fresno, said he believes in the right to protest, but drew a line between exercising First Amendment rights and criminal activity. Read More