Senator Removed, Handcuffed at DHS Press Conference | JQJO

California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed by federal agents during a DHS Secretary Kristi Noem press conference in Los Angeles. The incident occurred after Padilla interrupted Noem, who was defending indefinite immigration raids in the city using strong, arguably dictatorial language. Padilla's forceful removal sparked outrage, with Padilla himself highlighting the contrast between his treatment and that of potentially targeted immigrant communities. Video evidence contradicts claims that Padilla was aggressive.