Prosecutors move to drop charge against California labor leader arrested during immigration protest
Summary
Federal prosecutors have asked to drop the charge against David Huerta, a California labor union leader who was arrested while protesting immigration enforcement. Huerta was charged with interfering with a federal search but has complied with bond terms, and the case is expected to end soon.Key Facts
- David Huerta is president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California.
- He was arrested in June 2025 during a protest against immigration actions in Los Angeles.
- Prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss charges against Huerta on June 9, 2025.
- The original felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor in October 2025.
- Huerta was charged with interfering with a judicial search warrant.
- Prosecutors said they do not arrest people for peaceful protests.
- Huerta has followed all pretrial release conditions and is expected to have charges fully dismissed soon.
- SEIU California has over 750,000 members including janitors and security officers.
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