California union leader David Huerta has been released from custody after his arrest during an immigration raid protest.
His bond was set at $50,000.
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW marched in a rally in downtown Seattle Monday morning in protest of immigration enforcement actions and the then-detention of labor leader David Huerta, according to a press release from the union.
Huerta, president of SEIU California and SEIU United Service Workers West (USWW), was reportedly detained in what union leaders are calling a retaliatory action tied to recent immigration protests.
Organizers called for his immediate release and the end of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
The protest began Monday, June 9, at 11 a.m.
Proud to stand with community leaders, organized labor, and SEIU 925, 775, 6 and 1199NW in opposition to the detainment of David Huerta, a respected labor leader and U.S. citizen. https://t.co/b3BKxUrLlL
— Mayor Bruce Harrell (@MayorofSeattle) June 9, 2025
Participants gathered at the SEIU 775 building, located at 215 Columbia Street in Seattle.
The protest was peaceful.
According to the union’s guidelines, members who are not U.S. citizens—including lawful permanent residents—were advised not to participate due to possible immigration enforcement risks.
Additionally, individuals with prior convictions or outstanding warrants were asked not to attend.
Participants were instructed to bring a government-issued ID but to avoid carrying any non-prescription or recreational drugs, weapons, or anything that could be mistaken for a weapon.
The union also warned that law enforcement may confiscate cell phones during the protest.
SEIU emphasized that anyone interacting with police should remain calm, follow directions, and avoid confrontation, even if they believe their rights are being violated.
The rally comes amid growing concern from advocacy organizations and labor groups over recent deportation actions and arrests of demonstrators across the country.
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