Federal prosecutors are moving to dismiss the case against Los Angeles labor leader David Huerta, whose arrest during an immigration raid in June 2025 sparked protests against the Trump administration's policies. The U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles stated the case will be dropped by the end of next month, provided Huerta adheres to his pretrial release terms.

Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union in California, was charged with impeding federal officers during a raid. Video captured his arrest, which resulted in a head injury. Initially facing felony charges, the accusation was later downgraded to a misdemeanor. Huerta proclaimed his vindication, calling the charge "baseless" and an attempt to silence dissent.

The dismissal does not imply Huerta was wrongly arrested, according to the U.S. attorney's office, which noted his compliance with bond terms since his arrest. The incident drew criticism from advocates and local leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, who visited Huerta in the hospital. This development aligns with a broader pattern of federal cases against protesters being abandoned or lost, raising concerns about the administration's use of law enforcement to suppress dissent.