Colonel Tom Umberg (ret.) is a Democratic California State Senator and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee who proudly represents Orange County. https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mlogdlwb6l22This is exactly why we introduced SB 884 and SB 46 — because California is not handing over its elections to Trump, ICE, or anyone else who thinks the Constitution is optional.12 May 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlogdlwb6l22https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mljstsenbh2tHappy Mother’s Day to the grandmothers, mothers and aunts in my family and yours. Wishing everyone a wonderful day with the people you love most!10 May 2026 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljstsenbh2thttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3ml7a7dhlai2zA quick look back at April and what's next. Read more here: https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/may-newsletter06 May 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7a7dhlai2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mknp4rvupa26Denim Day is a stark reminder that in the United States, over half of women and nearly 1 in 3 men have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.29 Apr 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknp4rvupa26https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mkb7yjfy4x2zToday we remember the victims of the Armenian Genocide and honor the strength and resilience of the Armenian community. We stand in recognition of history, in solidarity with those who carry its legacy, and in commitment to ensuring it is never forgotten.24 Apr 2026 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkb7yjfy4x2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mjx3zpryuy22The whole purpose of doing an audit is to do an examination and see if there’s any there there. If it turns out there’s no issue, there’s no issue. Read more here: https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2026-04-17/state-will-audit-controversial-actions-of-o-c-board20 Apr 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx3zpryuy22https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mjn5ey2gjk2pTaxpayers deserve transparency, and an independent audit is a basic function of good government. Read more here: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/04/15/tom-umberg-follow-the-money-not-the-distraction/16 Apr 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjn5ey2gjk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mj67lwwfxg2yhttps://www.ocregister.com/2026/04/09/state-senator-gets-audit-launched-of-orange-county-board-of-educations-governance-and-litigation-decisions/10 Apr 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj67lwwfxg2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mj37jjs5642pThe people of Orange County deserve transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. For years, serious concerns have been raised about the Board’s governance, litigation practices and policy decisions. https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/senator-umberg-secures-state-audit-orange-county-board-education09 Apr 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj37jjs5642phttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3miw5tgfhqc2cSupport continues to grow for SB 884. Grateful to Treasurer Fiona Ma for her endorsement and for underscoring what’s at stake — protecting the integrity of our elections and maintaining public trust in the process.07 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw5tgfhqc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mitupibgzu2zFree immigration consultations and emergency preparedness resources this Friday from 10–4. Scan the QR code or use link here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4EV7tln5omlkXMvt9lPV8EH_Zb2ktyXHebkIgxXdYSxY5Gw/viewform06 Apr 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitupibgzu2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mirddablnc2pFrom my family to yours, wishing you a Happy Easter!05 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mirddablnc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mijomvna632pSince 2019, we’ve invested $39 million in the OC Diaper Bank, helping provide 10 million diapers to families across Orange County last year alone.02 Apr 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijomvna632phttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mi54d2e2nw2jThank you to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County for hosting Team Umberg and giving us the opportunity to see firsthand the growing need across our region. In our district alone, they have distributed over 17.6 million pounds of food and served more than 2.7 million people in 2025.28 Mar 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi54d2e2nw2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mi2w5noqja2nGreat to be part of the groundbreaking for the $1 billion renovation of Honda Center—a major milestone in the $5 billion OCVibe project.27 Mar 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2w5noqja2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mi2ij6sfhy27Proud to have the support of the California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO for SB 884. They understand what’s at stake — preventing intimidation and ensuring every Californian's right to participate freely and safely in our elections.27 Mar 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2ij6sfhy27https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mhxxzpplcu2jCalifornia voters deserve to cast their ballots safely, freely and without fear. SB 884 is about protecting our elections from intimidation and interference — plain and simple.26 Mar 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxxzpplcu2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mhj3kafmgc2gMy heart goes out to my friend and civil rights champion Dolores Huerta. I am deeply concerned and troubled by her account and the experiences she has shared. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-18/cesar-chavez-raped-girls-fellow-labor-icon-dolores-huerta-newspaper-investigation-says20 Mar 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhj3kafmgc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mgfs4rioea2gHonored to be recognized by Reproductive for All California as a Reproductive Freedom Champion on their 2025 Legislative Scorecard. Protecting the right of every person to decide if and when to raise a family will always be worth fighting for.06 Mar 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfs4rioea2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mgdhx57cva2gThanks to KTLA News and Eytan Wallace for covering this. Senator Cervantes and I are committed to protecting our polling places and making sure every voter can cast a ballot without intimidation.05 Mar 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdhx57cva2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mgdeciey2e2gClearly, the purpose of putting ICE in or around polling places is to intimidate voters. This is not new to me. We’ve seen tactics like this before, and it will not be tolerated in California. We will protect our voters and stop voter suppression. Watch here: https://www.abc10.com/video/news/local/california/california-lawmakers-consider-bill-to-ban-ice-agents-from-polling-places/103-b085c92c-16cc-443a-855d-bed95cc0f68605 Mar 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdeciey2e2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mgddes542t2p"Senate Bill 884 was authored by state Sens. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, and Sabrina Cervantes, D-Riverside. They said the goal is to ensure federal law enforcement officials cannot intimidate voters." Read more and watch here: https://fox40.com/inside-california-politics/ice-voting-center-california-bills/05 Mar 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgddes542t2phttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mgdbuqiyyy2nNo kings here! SB 46 upholds the Constitution and protects our democracy by ensuring only eligible presidential candidates appear on California’s ballot—because no one is above the Constitution.05 Mar 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdbuqiyyy2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mgdbsbwcfl2zNo kings here! SB 46 upholds the Constitution and protects our democracy by ensuring only eligible presidential candidates appear on California’s ballot—because no one is above the Constitution.05 Mar 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdbsbwcfl2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mgar5hynmo22A quick look back at February and what's next. Read more here: https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/senator-umberg-march-newsletter04 Mar 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgar5hynmo22https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mg6ivcafp22pAs A.I. becomes more common in the legal system, we need clear guardrails to protect clients’ confidentiality and ensure that real people, not algorithms, are making legal decisions. SB 574 does exactly that by setting responsible rules for the use of A.I. by attorneys and arbitrators.03 Mar 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6ivcafp22phttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mfuadstdwh2p"Weeks after President Donald Trump suggested on a conservative podcast that the Republican Party should 'nationalize' voting in the United States, California lawmakers are floating proposals to limit federal presence in elections." Read more here: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/article314854265.html27 Feb 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfuadstdwh2phttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mfsggysqen2pThis morning, we had the opportunity to speak with the press about the importance of SB 884 and SB 73. These bills are critical for protecting the integrity of our elections and ensuring that every Californian’s voice is heard.27 Feb 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfsggysqen2phttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mfs5mtrmwp2nThis is exactly why we authored SB 884. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/26/trump-elections-executive-order-activists/26 Feb 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfs5mtrmwp2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mfptl6b7ht2z"In an election year with the Trump administration’s widespread crackdown on immigration enforcement in the backdrop, a pair of California lawmakers are looking to shore up protections for voters." Read more here: https://www.presstelegram.com/2026/02/24/with-midterm-elections-looming-california-lawmakers-focus-on-protecting-polling-sites-from-immigration-enforcement/?utm_email=D484A451A5C6F4B96464E25E6E&lctg=D484A451A5C6F4B96464E25E6E&active=no&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.presstelegram.com%2f2026%2f02%2f24%2fwith-midterm-elections-looming-california-lawmakers-focus-on-protecting-polling-sites-from-immigration-enforcement%2f&utm_campaign=scng-long_beach_press_telegram-the_localist-nl&utm_content=+curated25 Feb 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfptl6b7ht2z