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Noem was in L.A. to address the ongoing protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Federal agents handcuffed Padilla after his removal.
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The Daily Digest on MSNKristi Noem: People might call her ICE Barbie but she's Trump's best soldierIn her latest appearance, Noem pledged to continue moving forward with Trump's immigration raids despite the waves of unrest they are causing in different parts of the country.
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and pinned to the floor by federal law enforcement officers on Thursday after he interrupted a Los Angeles press conference of Kristi Noem, who was discussing the Trump administration’s response to the ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations.
Senator Alex Padilla was removed and briefly detained during a DHS press conference in Los Angeles while attempting to question Secretary Kristi Noem. The incident, captured on video, sparked outrage and accusations of abuse of power.
With protests blanketing the United States over the immigration crackdown — which is to say nothing of “No Kings Day” on Saturday — boxer Ryan Garcia couldn’t sit back anymore as Los Angeles, his home, has been wracked with ICE raids, protests and upheaval.
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KTVU FOX 2 on MSNVideo: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla shoved, handcuffed at DHS Kristi Noem's news conferenceLOS ANGELES - U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) was physically shoved out of the room Thursday during a news conference with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles, where he was also briefly put into handcuffs by the FBI.
The incident represents a continuation of the muddied discourse over the Trump administration’s immigration policy.
"There is no justification for the disgusting way Senator Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed by FBI agents today."
Comer's comments came after the Florida lawmaker repeatedly asked if the committee would subpoena DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.