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Senator Padilla Handcuffed After Being Removed From DHS Briefing

FOX 11 Los AngelesJune 12, 20252 min1,218 views
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Incident at DHS Briefing

  • 📌 Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a U.S. Homeland Security Department briefing where he was seeking oversight and accountability.
  • ⚡ Padilla states he was there to ask questions about the DHS's increasingly extreme immigration enforcement actions, noting a lack of response to previous inquiries.
  • ⚠️ He was forcibly removed from the room, pushed to the ground, and handcuffed, though he was not arrested or detained.

Padilla's Response and Concerns

  • 💬 Padilla emphasized that he was peacefully attempting to ask a question, comparing his treatment to how the administration might treat farmworkers and day laborers.
  • ⚖️ He vowed to hold the administration accountable for its actions and its response to a senator seeking information.
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