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“Worksite enforcement remains a cornerstone of our efforts to safeguard public safety, national security and economic stability.”

The president of the California chapter of the Service Employees International Union was arrested on Friday while protesting an immigration raid at a worksite in downtown Los Angeles.

Federal authorities said he deliberately blocked their vehicles, obstructing federal agents’ access to a worksite where they were executing a search warrant.

Bill Essayli wrote on social media that “Federal agents were executing a lawful judicial warrant at a LA worksite this morning when David Huerta deliberately obstructed their access by blocking their vehicle. He was arrested for interfering with federal officers ... Let me be clear: I don’t care who you are—if you impede federal agents, you will be arrested and prosecuted. No one has the right to assault, obstruct, or interfere with federal authorities carrying out their duties.”

Federal authorities, however, said Huerta deliberately obstructed federal agents’ access to a worksite where they were executing a warrant by blocking their vehicle.