Fukuoka)June 23: Lars Nootbaar (Higashimatsuyama City.

and has now forcibly arrested a U.Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin dismissed the incident as disrespectful political theater and claimed that Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers repeated commands.

Alex Padilla is forcibly removed from the room during a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.I took to the floor of the House of Representatives to condemn this and urge Californians to keep using their voice.is disturbing and unacceptable.

that he was escorted there by members of the National Guard and the FBI.He was not detained or arrested.

Padilla being pushed face-forward onto the ground and handcuffed.

Alex Padilla was dragged out of Kristi Noems press conference for simply asking a question.Kristi Yamaguchi said in a Facebook post.

the family appeared on the ABC game show Celebrity Family Feudthreats to democratic institutions and the rule of law.

attorney general of the State of California.she served as executive director of the Taproot Foundation and LA Works and worked for the Omidyar Network and the Rockefeller Foundation.