California Senator Alex Padilla was just forcibly shoved and handcuffed for daring to question Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
This is not only an attack on a sitting senator — it’s an attack on freedom of speech and expression in our country.
This isn’t normal. These are steps toward authoritarianism.
Americans have the right to make themselves heard in response to Trump’s draconian immigration policy that rips families apart, targets immigrants and citizens alike, and uses ICE to sow fear and confusion — without the threat of being handcuffed or detained.
We’ll keep you updated as we learn more — and thank you for reading,
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