BREAKING NEWS-California Senator Padilla Detained and Removed at DHS Press Conference

Los Angeles—

In a stunning escalation of federal aggression, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D‑CA) was forcibly removed and handcuffed by federal agents at a Homeland Security press conference led by Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles. The incident has sparked national outrage and raised new alarms about authoritarian overreach.

Senator Padilla, the first Latino U.S. Senator from California, was present to question DHS about the government’s aggressive immigration crackdown in Los Angeles. Instead, he was tackled, restrained, and escorted out of the building in front of reporters and cameras.

“He tried to ask the Secretary a question and was forcibly removed by federal agents, forced to the ground, and handcuffed,” his office stated.

The Lie vs. The Tape

DHS and Secret Service officials claimed Padilla failed to identify himself—but the video tells a different story. Footage shows Padilla loudly and clearly yelling, “I’m Senator Alex Padilla!” multiple times before being violently subdued (as seen in the video above) .

Despite this, Secretary Noem doubled down, calling Padilla’s behavior “inappropriate” and claiming he ignored instructions. The video contradicts these statements, showing him standing calmly until agents approached and escalated the situation. Critics say the administration is lying to justify violence against an elected official.

Padilla was eventually released to a holding area and not formally arrested. His office confirmed he was engaging in lawful Congressional oversight at the time of the incident.

Political Fallout

The response was swift and scathing.

• Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer: Called the event “disgraceful” and demanded answers.

• Governor Gavin Newsom: Labeled it “outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful.”

• Senators Warren, Booker, and Schatz: Condemned the act as a dangerous precedent.

• Mayor Karen Bass: Warned it sends a chilling message to immigrant communities and democracy itself.

Context: DHS Crackdown & Militarized LA

This confrontation follows the deployment of ICE tactical units, National Guard troops, and Marines across Los Angeles under Trump’s federal orders. Peaceful protestors and community leaders have reported excessive force and racial profiling. Padilla’s treatment has become a flashpoint in this broader narrative of repression.

He warned afterward, “If this is how they respond to a U.S. Senator, imagine what they are doing across the country.”

Why It Matters

• Checks and Balances Under Threat: A sitting U.S. Senator was assaulted while performing oversight.

• Propaganda in Real-Time: Federal agencies are pushing a provably false narrative, contradicting public video.

• Civil Rights Alarm: Today it’s an elected official. Tomorrow it’s a protester. Or a journalist. Or anyone else who speaks up.

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