UPDATE: More on what happened:
***Original story***
Speaking during a press conference from Los Angeles Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took a stand against violent, anti-American rioters and warned federal law enforcement has no plans to leave.
“There are millions of illegal aliens in this city,” Noem said, adding Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are going after work sites where illegal aliens are trafficking drugs and children.
At the beginning of Noem’s remarks, California Democrat Senator Alex Padilla tried to push his way to the front and was promptly thrown out.
“I do not know the Senator. He didn’t request to meet with me,” Noem said about the display, adding she will visit with Padilla to find out what his concerns are, but that the outburst was inappropriate.
Noem was joined by Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, ATF officials and the U.S. Attorney for California’s Central District Bill Essay. Local law enforcement, which enforces sanctuary city policies to harbor illegal aliens, was not present.
“My office has been aggressive bringing charges,” Essay said about rioters. “It was out of control and it was violent…we will bring charges and you will go to federal prison.”
