Rep. Norma Torres, a U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 35th district, has recently addressed several contentious issues in a series of posts on her official social media account.
On December 16, 2025, Torres criticized the downplaying of hate symbols in military harassment policies. She stated, “Swastikas and nooses are not ‘potentially divisive.’ They are symbols of hate meant to instill fear and threaten the safety of those who serve our country. Downgrading them in a harassment policy puts our service members at risk.”
Later that same day, Torres commented on an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), posting “This video is deeply disturbing. A pregnant woman pinned face-down and dragged by ICE is not enforcement, it’s abuse. This is part of a broader, ongoing pattern of inhumane treatment fueled by a broken system that has gone unchecked for far too long.” The post highlighted concerns about reported conduct by federal agents and referenced longstanding criticisms regarding immigration enforcement practices.
On December 17, 2025, Torres turned her attention to health care legislation. She announced progress on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit discharge petition: “We have the votes. The ACA tax credit discharge petition has hit 218. @SpeakerJohnson: bring it to the floor NOW. Blocking this vote means you’re choosing higher health care costs for millions. Own it.”
Torres has represented California’s 35th District since 2015 after succeeding Gloria Negrete McLeod. Prior to her tenure in Congress, she served in both the California State Assembly from 2008 to 2013 and the California Senate from 2013 to 2014. Born in Escuintla, Guatemala in 1965 and currently residing in Pomona at age 58, Torres holds a Bachelor’s degree from National Labor College.
