Democratic US Senator Padilla forced to ground, handcuffed by federal agents
Jun 12, 2025
Democratic US Senator Padilla was forced to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents. He was released shortly after the incident. The FBI defended the agents' actions in response to questions about the Department of Homeland Security's response.
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