Noem was in L.A. to address the ongoing protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Federal agents handcuffed Padilla after his removal.

Protests over President Trump's immigration enforcement raids and his mobilization of the Marines and National Guard in Los Angeles have spread to other major U.S. cities.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is holding a press conference in Los Angeles amid the first major riots of President Donald Trump’s second term. The press conference is set to begin at 1:45 p.