SEIU California President David Huerta is facing a federal conspiracy charge after allegedly obstructing law enforcement during an ICE operation in Los Angeles. According to officials, Huerta interfered with federal agents by blocking their access during an immigration enforcement raid, reportedly encouraging others to join in the disruption.
The incident led to Huerta’s arrest at the scene, after which he was hospitalized for minor injuries and later released on a $50,000 bond. Authorities claim the protest escalated when individuals began preventing officers from entering and exiting a business targeted during the operation.
The arrest has drawn national attention, with demonstrations erupting in major cities in support of Huerta. Meanwhile, federal authorities are continuing investigations into the protest, signaling the possibility of additional charges against others who obstructed ICE agents during the raid.
Officials emphasized that any effort to block or delay federal enforcement will be met with legal consequences, reinforcing the administration’s firm stance on immigration operations and public safety.