Federal agents subjugate, Senator Alex Padila’s handcrack


Three people grab a person as they pushed them out of a room during a press conference.
US Senator Alex Padila, who interrupted a press conference conducted by US Secretary of Homeland Security, was removed from the site of Los Angeles on June 12, 2025. A photo from the Aude Guerrucci, Reuters

During a press conference conducted by US Secretary of Homeland Security, Christie Netaem in Los Angeles on Thursday, California, Saint. Alex Padila He was forcibly removed by federal agents after entering the press and tried to ask a NOEM question. It was later forced on the ground and with handcuffsBut he was not detained.

At his own press conference then Padila said that “that”Was there peaceful“And attended the NEME briefing to collect more information from internal security after not receiving an answer to his inquiries about the efforts to implement the immigration of the department.

  • Padila: “If the Ministry of Interior Security responds to a senator with a question, you can only imagine what they do to workers in agriculture, cooking, daily workers …”

In Interview with Fox NewsNobody said that Padila acted “completely unsuitable” because he did not identify himself, exploded into the room, shouted and threw himself to the podium – adding that “maybe he wanted the scene.”

Democratic leaders were quick to condemn the actions of the administration: Governor Gavin Newo said the incident was “outrageous, dictatorial and shamefulS “In Senate floor remarksCalifornia associate Adam Schiff asked: “What is the case of our democracy? Is there no restrictions on what this administration will do? Is there no line that will not pass?”

Meanwhile, the Republicans defended the administration. Go as AssemblyMember Joe Paterson Docklin said that if he “entered” a press conference of Newsom or Padilla, “The same exactly something will happen to meS “

A screenshot of a vertical video showing three row employees who are handcuffed and retain a person lying on the floor of a corridor of buildings.
Federal Officers arrested US Senator Alex Padila after he interrupted a press conference in Los Angeles on June 12, 2025. Image through US Senator Chris Van Holen on X from X account

It has been almost a week since President Donald Trump deployed troops at the National Guard and Marines in LA, after clashes between local police and protesters protesters against immigration attacks in the city.

Because Trump mobilizes troops Without the consent of state leadersCalifornia brought a case to direct Trump to cancel his orders. On Thursday, Federal Judge in San Francisco ruled that “Trump’s actions are illegal” and stopped the president’s deploymentS It is envisaged that the decision to enter into force today at noon and continue until June 20. The Federal Administration appealed the decision.

Read more about Incident by Calmatters’ Jean Quang and Nickel duraand for Judgment by Calmatters’ Mikhail Zinshteyn and Ben ChristopherS


Trial: Calmatters follows the court cases that California filed against the Trump administration. See it hereS

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State farm in the hot seat

Firefighters use a hose to display the flames of a burning house. Flames and fire sparks illuminate the night sky and the atmosphere.
Firefighters work to burn a home in Los Angeles on January 7, 2025. Photo from Caylo Seals, SIPA USA via AP Images

After receiving approval last month on temporary increase in percentages After the deadly January fires in La County, the largest insurer in California is Now under a state investigationS

The California Insurance Department said on Thursday that it was officially investigating the state farm to determine whether the company was properly processing fires in the LA area. For months Report that the survivors of wild fire delaying payments; Failed to repair smoke damage; and difficulties in receiving timely answers from the regulators of their claims.

  • Ricardo LaraThe California Insurance Commissioner: “No one should be left in uncertainty, forced to fight for their due, or to face endless delays that often lead consumers to give up.”

As part of the investigation, the department calls on the clients of the state farm to continue to file complaints. The probe is expected to last for several months and the insurer cooperates with the investigation.

  • SEWAG SARKISIANState Farm spokesman: “A fair review will find that thousands of state farms are supported by our teams … and are very pleased.”

Read more hereS

Trump blocks an electric vehicle phase of CA

An electric vehicle is recharged at a station for charging electric vehicles in Milbra on July 29, 2022. Photo from Martin to Nasimento, Calmatters
Electric car charges in Milbra on July 29, 2022. A photo from Martin to Nasimento, Calmatters

By the CalMatters Environmental Team:

Trump Thursday signed three measures that block California’s mandates yes Termination of cars with gas power and Clean the diesel trucksS And California Immediately hit with a case And the vow to continue to set standards.

Moving Trump and Congress has a significant blow to the state’s aggressive transition to electric vehicles and can increase its authority to clean its air pollution, which is the worst in the country.

  • Trump., In the White House: “We officially save the US automotive industry from destruction by terminating the term of office of electric vehicles in California. And they never return.”

Last month Congress uses the Congress Review Act to cancel three refusals that the Biden administration provided to California. Trump’s signing does this officially. The dispute between California, the Trump Administration and the Congress emphasizes the growing political division on electric vehicles and air pollution policy.

Many legal experts say Congress has no authority to cancel the refusals. California General Prosecutor Rob Bont brought a case, along with 10 other states, arguing that it was an illegal use of the Review Act.

  • Bonus., in a statement“The president is busy playing guerrilla games with lives and to tear off good jobs that would strengthen the economy – ignoring that these actions have consequences for life or death for California communities, breathable dirty, toxic air.”

NEWSOM also issued an executive order on Thursday, directing the Air Resources advice to create another term for cars and trucks and set up a list of car manufacturers and manufacturers who follow the Emissions rules in California.

Due to its highly polluted air, Congress gave California the power to set its own, more stringent vehicle standards in the 1967 Clean Air Act. So far, the Federal Government has never blocked any of the dozens of rules in California.

Read more hereS

And last: CA Police shares information about the registration number with ice

The back view of two rows of cars, idle during a traffic jam.
A line of cars outside the Riverside County Secretary of the Riverside Voter Office on November 5, 2024. Photo from Jules Hotz for Calmatters

According to the state legislation of California, it is forbidden to share information about a reader of registration plates with the federal authorities. But law enforcement agencies in southern California repeatedly violate this rule by transmitting data with US immigration and the application of customs and border patrol. Learn more by Calmatters’ Harry Johnson



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