Justice Drops Charge Against Union Leader | US News

The Justice Department has dropped the final criminal charge against California union leader David Huerta, a move that underscores mounting criticism over the case. Arrested during a protest against ICE, Huerta initially faced a felony but was later charged with a misdemeanor. The government insists the case was about conduct, not politics, and claims he’s taken responsibility. Huerta and his attorneys argue the prosecution was politically motivated, designed to silence him for speaking out, and that the government’s sudden dismissal proves the case was weak from the start — a pattern echoing broader challenges the DOJ faces in prosecuting similar immigration-related protests. 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/90a63cd7da20ced9