Sen. Alex Padilla's detention by law enforcement at a DHS press conference sparked divided reactions, with most Republicans condemning his behavior.

Now the senior U.S. senator from California, Alex Padilla’s career in public service started amid intense fervor over immigration in the early 1990s. Now, it comes full circle.

Agents tackled Padilla as he tried to ask a question at a news conference by held by the DHS secretary, who said Padilla hadn't identified himself.

Noem was holding the press conference to express her support for the law enforcement officers working to contain the anti-ICE riots in L.A.

The incident occurred amid heightened political tensions nationwide, including protests against federal immigration authorities over aggressive sweeps of migrants and immigrants, and deportations.

The confrontation was caught on video by dozens of journalists and later took the internet by storm at the sight of a U.S. senator being taken down to the ground by federal agents

Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed from a press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday after interrupting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during her remarks on the department’s deportation plans in California.

Texas leaders have taken a split stance on the forceful removal of California Senator Alex Padilla from a press conference held by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, June 12.

During her remarks from the Senate floor this week, Senator Maria Cantwell unleashed on the Trump Administration over the abusive detainment of Senator Alex Padilla. Cantwell stated, "They are afraid of Alex Padilla.