Union Protests Demand Release of Detained SEIU Leader Across US Cities

Labor unions and immigrant rights activists across several U.S. cities rallied to demand the release of SEIU California President David Huerta, who was detained by ICE during immigration raids in Los Angeles. Huerta was reportedly assaulted and injured by ICE agents, sparking protests in Seattle, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Boston, where demonstrators condemned the raids as unjust and criticized the Trump administration's hardline immigration enforcement. While protestors called for solidarity with immigrant workers and decried the use of military tactics and the National Guard, officials like U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli and RNC National Committeewoman Janet Fogarty defended the detainment and enforcement actions. Seattle and Boston local leaders, including mayors, expressed opposition to ICE's tactics and the deployment of the National Guard, calling for respect for immigrants and due process. President Trump characterized the protestors as professional agitators and insurrectionists, emphasizing a tough stance on immigration enforcement. The demonstrations highlighted the tension between immigrant advocacy groups and the current administration's immigration policies, with many protestors emphasizing the impact on workers and communities nationwide.