Union Leader David Huerta Arrested During Immigration Protest, Faces Court

Arrest of Union Leader David Huerta

• 💡 Union leader David Huerta was arrested by ICE agents on Friday during a protest against an immigration crackdown.
• 📌 Huerta, President of SEIU California, remains in federal custody and is expected to face a judge on obstruction charges.
• ⚠️ Supporters claim Huerta was assaulted, injured, and detained while peacefully protesting an ICE raid targeting immigrant workers.

Protests and Demands

• ✊ Civil rights and labor leaders are holding rallies demanding Huerta's release and an end to ICE raids.
• 📢 They are also calling for the National Guard to leave Los Angeles.
• 🗣️ SEIU California stated that Huerta stood up for 750,000 SEIU workers and that they are standing with him.

Official Statements and Perspectives

• ⚖️ Federal agents state they were executing a lawful warrant at an LA work site and that Huerta deliberately obstructed their access by blocking a vehicle.
• 💬 The U.S. Attorney's office has stated that anyone who impedes federal agents will be arrested and prosecuted, regardless of their status.
• 🚫 Congresswoman Maxine Waters was reportedly turned away when she attempted to visit Huerta in federal custody over the weekend.
• 📰 Border Czar Tom Homan indicated that targeted enforcement will continue, and those who interfere will be arrested.