New York lawmakers rage after California senator forced to ground by federal officials at Homeland Security Noem’s press conference

New York lawmakers are reacting with fury after a California U.S. senator was assaulted by law enforcement agents as he attempted to ask a question during Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was shoved out of a room, forced to the ground and handcuffed by security after interrupting Noem at a June 12 briefing.