Prosecutors move to drop charge against California labor leader arrested during immigration protest

Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss a charge against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California, who was arrested during a protest against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The case, which initially involved felony obstruction charges later reduced to a misdemeanor, is being dropped due to Huerta’s compliance with bond terms. The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles stated the charge had no legal basis and confirmed the case will be fully dismissed if Huerta continues to comply.