Merkley Demands Answers for Senator Alex Padilla's Forcible Removal from DHS Press Conference - Senator Jeff Merkley
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to demand answers for Senator Alex Padilla's forcible removal from a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference in Los Angeles on June 12, 2025.
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Though Senator Warren was certainly a stand out! And I'm guessing the Republicans are afraid to speak out, as usual... And those in the House were busy attacking those governors of sanctuary states since there was a hearing with Governors Walz, Pritzker and Hochul today. I'm guessing that was the hearing that Senator Padilla came from... 
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