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DOJ Moves to Dismiss SEIU President’s Anti-ICE Charge

7/28/2026

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U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion Monday to dismiss the misdemeanor charge against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union United Service Workers West, from his June 2025 anti-ICE protest arrest in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles U.S. attorney’s office said the case will be dismissed with prejudice by next month’s end if Huerta obeys his pre-trial release.
Essayli said dismissal does not exonerate Huerta.

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U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion Monday to dismiss the misdemeanor charge against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union United Service Workers West, from his June 2025 anti-ICE protest arrest in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles U.S. attorney’s office said the case will be dismissed with prejudice by next month’s end if Huerta obeys his pre-trial release.
Essayli said dismissal does not exonerate Huerta.