California Governor Newsom posted today, saying, "If they can put handcuffs on a U.S. senator for asking questions, imagine what they would do to you."
Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas held a press conference in California. State Senator Alex Padilla attempted to interrupt the questioning but was escorted out of the venue by agents and handcuffed on the ground.
Immigration policy has always been a highly divisive issue between Democrats and Republicans. As an important stronghold of the Democratic Party, California has long adhered to a relatively lenient immigration policy, supporting immigrant rights and believing that immigrants bring vitality to the economy and society. For example, many immigrants have participated in the development of California's agriculture and technology industries. On the other hand, represented by Trump, the Republican Party advocates tough measures against immigrants. After Trump took office, he frequently launched large-scale immigration crackdowns, deporting illegal immigrants, which is diametrically opposed to California's philosophy.
Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas' federal government is sharply opposed to California's stance on immigration enforcement. This press conference was originally centered around immigration-related affairs. Senator Padilla's attempt to interrupt the questioning was likely aimed at expressing California's opposition to immigration policies, touching a sensitive nerve for the federal government.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834767770162183/
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