Justice Dept Drops Charges Against Huerta | San Jose News

The Justice Department is dropping criminal charges against David Huerta, SEIU California’s top leader, after he was arrested last year protesting immigration policies — a move hailed as a victory for free speech and a setback for government overreach. Facing a felony charge that was later reduced to a misdemeanor, Huerta insists his arrest was an attempt to silence him, not suppress protest. With prosecutors now seeking dismissal and his compliance with pretrial terms, the case could be fully dropped by August — a rare retreat for the department amid mounting criticism over targeting dissenters. Huerta vows to keep fighting for immigrant families and workers, undeterred by the legal setback. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6fc67d6fd3b22a5c