Nurses Union Condemns ICE Actions, Demands Huerta's Release

Union Calls for Release of Detained Labor Leader Following ICE Raids

National Nurses United, recognized as the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States, has expressed strong opposition to recent actions taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles. The union joined forces with other labor organizations to demand the release of SEIU California President David Huerta, who was reportedly injured and detained during his efforts to observe and document ICE activities, an action protected under the First Amendment.

These enforcement actions by ICE have reportedly instilled significant fear among immigrant and migrant communities, raising concerns about personal safety. Union members, including nurses and other workers, are standing in solidarity with immigrant workers, voicing their opposition to these tactics. They emphasize the bravery of individuals like David Huerta, who "are bravely putting their own bodies on the line to bear witness to what ICE is doing." The union is calling for Huerta's immediate release, condemning his injury and detention as an infringement on his First Amendment rights.

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