In a recent incident in Los Angeles, Senator Alex Padilla faced violent restraint from federal security agents while questioning the deployment of military forces in response to protests against mass deportations. The attack raises alarming concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and extra-constitutional authority exercised by the current administration. Despite Padilla identifying himself during the altercation, officials involved changed their narrative, indicating a troubling precedent for the treatment of dissent in a supposed democracy.
"A prominent opposition leader was attacked by regime security forces on Thursday... an escalation of administration's dramatic assertions of extra-constitutional authority."
"Padilla, the son of Mexican immigrants, was later released; Noem stated she knows the senator but insisted agents didn't recognize him."
"Video footage captured Padilla being tackled; he identified himself as senator while security forces began to grab him, insisting 'Hands off!'"
"The incident raises serious concerns about the current administration's approach to dissent and its implications for democratic norms in the United States."
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