A federal jury found tow driver Bobby Nuñez, 33, not guilty of theft of government property after he was charged with moving an ICE vehicle that was blocking a downtown Los Angeles apartment driveway during an immigration arrest in August 2025, according to NBC Los Angeles. Nuñez's attorneys argued the vehicle was obstructing access and was returned within 13 minutes; the four-day trial drew national attention after Stephen Miller publicly criticized the acquittal.
Operator takeaway
A 13-minute move of a government vehicle triggered a federal prosecution — operators working near active law enforcement scenes should document authorization before moving any vehicle, including those obstructing egress. The acquittal is not a green light; it is a reminder of how quickly federal exposure can attach.