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Justice Dept Drops David Huerta Case | San Antonio News
The Justice Department is dropping the criminal case against David Huerta, SEIU California’s leader, after prosecutors moved to dismiss charges he was initially slapped with for protesting immigration enforcement. Once a felony obstruction charge, it’s now a misdemeanor — and with Huerta complying with pretrial terms, the case will vanish by month’s end. Arrested last year while blocking access during a federal raid, Huerta claims he was pepper-sprayed and tackled for peacefully protesting — calling the case a political weapon aimed at silencing dissent. Union leaders and immigrant advocates…
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