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Union Leader David Huerta Charged and Released on Bond After ICE Arrest

HeadlineJun 10, 2025

David Huerta, head of the SEIU in California, was released on bond Monday, following his arrest by ICE Friday, which provoked widespread outrage. Huerta was charged with conspiring to impede an officer, which could result in a six-year federal prison sentence if convicted. Huerta called for justice for all detained immigrants following his release.

David Huerta: “So, I just want to say that when we’re here and there’s protests outside, that means in there, they’re in lockdown right now. They’re in lockdown. They cannot come out of their cells, not even to eat. They cannot come out.”

Earlier Monday, loved ones of detained warehouse workers rallied outside a clothing manufacturing plant that was raided by ICE on Friday.

Carlos: “This state loves to boast about it being the best. This whole country boasts about being the best. But how can we claim that if we can’t uphold basic human rights and due process? I also want to ask: Where is the sanctuary California promised us, when our police departments choose to defend ICE officials instead of its own people?”

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