President of California's largest union maced and detained during ICE raid
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David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), was detained by ICE during operations in Los Angeles. He reportedly suffered injuries, including being pepper-sprayed. Mayor Karen Bass confirmed the incident and noted that Huerta is emotionally impacted by witnessing family separations during the raid.

SEIU is advocating for Huerta's release and emphasized his commitment to protecting immigrant rights. "We are proud of President Huerta’s righteous participation as a community observer," the union stated. Mayor Bass plans to coordinate discussions on such situations with immigration-focused groups, stating, "We are a city of immigrants."

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