David Huerta, a prominent California labor leader, faces federal felony charges for allegedly interfering with law enforcement during a protest against ICE operations in Los Angeles. Huerta, who leads SEIU's United Service Workers West, was arrested amid unrest sparked by immigration raids targeting unauthorized workers. Accused of coordinating protests that obstructed federal agents, Huerta is charged with conspiracy to interfere with an officer, which carries a potential six-year prison sentence. His union claims he was assaulted during the protest and taken to a hospital after his arrest.
Huerta and others tried to block law enforcement vehicles during an immigration arrest operation, resulting in his felony charge for conspiracy to interfere with officers.
The SEIU stated Huerta was assaulted and injured while advocating for immigrant workers and was taken to the hospital following his arrest during the protest.
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