California union leader David Huerta pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of obstructing federal immigration officers during a protest in Los Angeles in June.
Huerta, 58, said he received an outpouring of support after the arrest.
California Union Leader Pleads Not Guilty to Obstructing ICE in Los Angeles
Prosecutors say David Huerta blocked a vehicle driven by immigration agents during an operation in June.
California Union Leader David Huerta was arrested and charged with obstructing federal officers in Los Angeles on June 6, 2025. U.S. DOJ
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