Sen. Alex Padilla gave a speech on the Senate floor Tuesday holding back tears and recounting how he was forced to the floor and handcuffed after interrupting DHS Sec. Kristi Noem.

On June 12, Padilla was handcuffed and forcibly removed from a press conference being held by Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security secretary. Democrats condemned the incident and demanded an ...

Padilla said he was not detained and not arrested. Split image: U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla taken to ground outside DHS news conference in Los Angeles. June 12, 2025 ...

Sen. Alex Padilla was handcuffed June 12 after attempting to confront DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. AP Padilla pushed back against law enforcement officers as he tried to reach Noem’s lectern. AP ...

California Republican National Committee member Shawn Steel said, “Most Americans will oppose Padilla’s bill.” ...