The article outlines the detention of union leader Huerta during protests against federal immigration raids in Los Angeles. Senators expressed concern over his arrest for peacefully exercising his right to observe law enforcement. Abel Fuaau, representing Local 39, criticized the federal government's aggressive tactics, likening agents to 'brown-shirted goons.' The protests escalated following the deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen by President Trump. Huerta's actions, which included taunting law enforcement, led to charges against him, prompting outrage from community leaders and activists who see this as an attack on civil rights and union support.
It is deeply troubling that a U.S. citizen, union leader, and upstanding member of the Los Angeles community continues to be detained by the federal government for exercising his rights to observe immigration enforcement.
Make no mistake, history is being written right now. And as the old Union hymn goes, which side are you on? Who are you with?
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