Padilla and Noem: When Questions Become Questions of Power

California senator is handcuffed while challenging federal force in LA—sparking fresh protests and a showdown over civil authority

Hey Small Biters,

The city of Los Angeles became a national flashpoint again this week as Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and briefly handcuffed during a Department of Homeland Security press conference led by Secretary Kristi Noem. The California Democrat attempted to confront Noem over recent federal actions in his home state, but security in…