Service Employees International Union California

Federal prosecutors filed a motion to drop charges against labor leader David Huerta, who was arrested in 2025 while protesting an ICE raid in Los Angeles. Huerta, leader of Service Employees International Union California, was initially charged with a felony but faced a reduced misdemeanor accusation. The Department of Justice stated the case should be dismissed by month's end, citing compliance with bond terms and a policy against arresting peaceful protesters.

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.

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 crackdown. Huerta's lawyers stated the prosecution lacked legal basis and aimed to silence critics, while the U.S. attorney's office cited compliance with bond terms as a reason for dismissal.

The U.S. government filed a motion to dismiss the case against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California. Huerta described the decision as a victory.

The US government filed a motion to dismiss the case against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California. Huerta described the decision as a victory.