Following his arrest and injury during an ICE raid while serving as a community observer, labor leader David Huerta faced charges of impeding an officer. His arrest sparked widespread protests and demands for his release from major US labor unions, including the AFL-CIO and SEIU. These unions condemned the ICE raids and the alleged use of excessive force, framing Huerta’s case as a broader fight against injustice targeting immigrant communities and workers’ rights. The demonstrations, held across numerous US cities, also called for an end to the deployment of the National Guard to quell protests.
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The arrest of David Huerta, president of SEIU-USWW and SEIU California, by ICE has galvanized California’s diverse union movement. Huerta’s arrest, marked by alleged excessive force, has ignited widespread outrage and solidarity among unions across the state and nationally. This incident follows a pattern of escalating immigration raids and has spurred a renewed commitment to action against mass deportations, transforming a previously cautious approach into a powerful show of unified resistance. The outpouring of support underscores the deep ties between unions and immigrant communities in California and promises significant future mobilization.
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SEIU California President David Huerta was arrested and injured while observing an ICE raid in Los Angeles. Authorities claim Huerta obstructed federal officers, while the union alleges he was injured and arrested for peacefully observing the raid. Huerta, who represents over 45,000 workers, has been released from the hospital but remains in custody, facing arraignment on Monday. The incident has sparked widespread outrage from unions, elected officials, and immigrant rights groups, who denounce the arrest as an act of suppression.
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John Q. Hosedrinker