Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek released the following statement regarding the assault on Senator Alex Padilla:
“The treatment of Senator Padilla, who clearly identified himself at the press conference, was grossly unacceptable.
“This is a disturbing sign of what’s to come as the Trump regime is now deploying Marines to confront US citizens on the streets of America. The Constitution protects every American’s right to disagree with, and to peacefully protest any president, regardless of who holds the office.
“We will continue to fight for the Constitution, the rule of law, and every American’s freedom to speak out and be heard.”