All In with Chris Hayes ‘It’s time’: Elizabeth Warren calls on Noem to resign after Padilla incident
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Jun 13, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Elizabeth Warren, the U.S. Senator from Massachusetts known for her advocacy against economic inequality, joins Alex Padilla, a California Senator recently detained while questioning Homeland Security officials, and Rob Bonta, California's Attorney General. They dive into Padilla's alarming experience, shedding light on government accountability and the treatment of marginalized citizens. The conversation also addresses rising authoritarianism and the political fallout from calls for resignation after controversial incidents, emphasizing the critical need for democratic vigilance.
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Senator Padilla's Detainment Incident
- Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed, taken to the ground, handcuffed after trying to ask DHS Secretary Kristi Noem a question.
- He identified himself immediately but was still detained with no communication about why.
Crackdown on Migrants Escalates
- The Trump administration's harsh immigration enforcement increasingly targets nonviolent migrants with escalating cruelty.
- These actions often violate constitutional and legal protections, needing congressional oversight.
Political Motive Behind Federal Troops
- Secretary Noem openly declared federal forces would stay in Los Angeles to "liberate" the city from socialist leadership.
- This reveals the deployment is politically motivated, not about restoring order.