U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was tackled and handcuffed by federal agents after he interrupted a news conference with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
As the Los Angeles conference began on Thursday afternoon, agents could be seen forcing Padilla from the room after he interrupted Noem.
Elex Michaelson of Fox Los Angeles later provided video of the aftermath of Padilla's removal.
The senator was forced into a hallway and tackled to the floor.
"I'm Senator Alex Padilla!" the senator exclaimed.
"On the ground! On the ground!" an agent screamed. "Hands on your back! Hands on your back!"
"There's no recording allowed," one officer informed Michaelson before trying to block the recording.
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