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.

Calif., in handcuffs after forcibly removing him from a press conference being held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Padilla had entered the room and interrupted Noem as she was speaking about her department's plans to continue deportation efforts in California.