Democrats seize on Padilla video as a unifying immigration message

Democrats believe they've found a compelling new message on immigration — thanks to a viral image of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) in handcuffs.

Padilla, who was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference about ICE raids in California, earned support from fellow Democrats and triggered outrage over what they see as the administration’s overreach.

“If they can handcuff a U.S. Senator for asking a question, imagine what they will do to you,” California Gov.