Overview
- David Huerta entered his plea in Los Angeles before U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg.
- He was released on conditions that include surrendering his passport, obtaining court approval for international travel, and staying at least 100 feet from federal officers, with U.S. travel permitted.
- An HSI affidavit alleges Huerta sat in front of a vehicular gate at Ambiance Apparel during a June 6 operation, refused orders to move, and urged others to block access.
- Huerta and SEIU call the case baseless and describe his actions as protected documentation of law enforcement; the union says he was treated at a hospital while in custody.
- The trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 20, 2026, and prosecutors say the misdemeanor carries a maximum of one year in federal prison if he is convicted.