Labor union leader David Huerta pleads not guilty in LA immigration protest arrest

California labor leader pleads not guilty to misdemeanor over immigration protest

The leader of a major labor union in Southern California who was arrested while protesting an immigration raid earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge and will face trial in January

California labor leader pleads not guilty to obstructing federal officers during immigration raid

David Huerta, president of SEIU California, pleaded not guilty to federal charges of obstruction, resistance or opposition to a federal officer after he was detained for protesting an immigration raid.

Labor union leader David Huerta pleads not guilty in LA immigration protest arrest

Los Angeles labor union leader David Jose Huerta pleaded not guilty to federal misdemeanor charges Tuesday when he made his first court appearance in connection with his arrest during an immigration enforcement operation protest in Los Angeles. Huerta, 58, pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction, resistance, or opposition of a federal officer. The misdemeanor carries a statutory...