Justice Drops Charge Against Union Leader | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

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…