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Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Secretary Kristi Noem’s Press Conference and Handcuffed

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUN 12 – Senator Padilla was handcuffed after trying to question Homeland Security Secretary Noem on immigration raids amid protests; Democrats called the treatment a "disgrace" and demand investigation.

  • Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed by federal agents after interrupting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
  • Padilla interrupted the event after Noem declared federal authorities would increase operations to 'liberate' Los Angeles, a city she called a 'war zone,' sparking opposition from local leaders and ongoing protests.
  • Video showed Padilla approaching the podium, identifying himself, and demanding answers while officers pushed him out and restrained him despite his objections, prompting outcry from Democratic lawmakers who labeled the removal un-American.
  • Following the incident, Noem said she spoke with Padilla for 15 minutes, exchanging phone numbers despite disagreeing on 90% of topics, while Padilla vowed on social media to hold the administration accountable.
  • The event intensified tensions over federal immigration enforcement in California, leading to calls for investigations by Democrats and accusations from Republicans that Padilla's conduct was inappropriate and warranted censure.
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Fox5 DC broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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