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Union Leader Freed on Bond as ICE Crackdown Escalates in Los Angeles

He faces up to six years in prison on felony obstruction charges from the June 6 demonstration as unions and Democratic leaders demand the case be dropped.

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David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California, who was arrested during an immigration raid last week, speaks after he was released on a bond in downtown Los Angeles, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Union members and supporters rallied nationwide Monday, calling for Huerta's release.
Los Angeles, CA, Monday, June 9, 2025 - Thousands rally at Grand Park in support of union leader David Huerta who was recently detained by ICE agents and faces federal charges. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Overview

  • David Huerta, president of SEIU California, was arrested June 6 while protesting an ICE immigration raid in downtown Los Angeles and treated for head injuries at a hospital.
  • A federal judge released him on June 9 after he posted a $50,000 bond, though prosecutors have charged him with conspiracy to impede federal officers.
  • The charges carry a maximum sentence of six years in prison if he is convicted, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
  • SEIU leadership, the AFL-CIO and prominent Democrats including Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sens. Chuck Schumer and Adam Schiff condemned the arrest as an effort to intimidate protesters.
  • The administration has dispatched roughly 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles to support ongoing ICE enforcement operations.