Noem was in L.A. to address the ongoing protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Federal agents handcuffed Padilla after his removal.

Sen. Alex Padilla was forced to the ground and handcuffed after he interrupted a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at the Wilshire Federal Building. He was released shortly thereafter.

Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed and forcibly removed from Kristi Noem’s immigration press conference - Democratic senator was accosted and restrained by law enforcement officers after interrup