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Union Leader’s Charges Downgraded Amid Immigration Protests

10/18/2025

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Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles downgraded charges against David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union California, from felony to misdemeanor for obstructing federal officers during a June 6 immigration raid.
Huerta says he is being targeted for exercising his constitutional rights and faces backlash from Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla.
Supporters say the arrest spurs protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies and aims to intimidate dissenters.

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Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles downgraded charges against David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union California, from felony to misdemeanor for obstructing federal officers during a June 6 immigration raid.
Huerta says he is being targeted for exercising his constitutional rights and faces backlash from Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla.
Supporters say the arrest spurs protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies and aims to intimidate dissenters.