During a press conference in Los Angeles, Senator Alex Padilla interrupted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to ask about immigration policies, only to be tackled and handcuffed by agents. This incident, captured by Times photographer Luke Johnson, highlights the contentious atmosphere surrounding President Trump's immigration crackdown. Padilla expressed his shock at being treated this way and speculated about how vulnerable community members are being treated, emphasizing the difference in power dynamics between officials and everyday citizens.
"I was forced to the ground, and I was handcuffed; I was not arrested. I was not detained."
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