Spokane ICE Protesters Found Guilty of Conspiracy After High-Profile Federal Trial
A federal jury in Spokane, Washington, found three anti-ICE protesters guilty of felony conspiracy charges stemming from a June 2025 demonstration that sought to block the transfer of immigration detainees by federal authorities. One of the defendants, Army veteran Bajun Mavalwalla, has become a prominent figure in the case.
Federal prosecutors argued the protesters coordinated efforts to impede federal officers. Defense attorneys argued the demonstration was protected by the First Amendment and lacked evidence of a criminal conspiracy.
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The convictions could carry penalties of up to six years in prison and significant fines. Defense teams have already filed post-trial motions and are expected to appeal.
The verdict lands amid an ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement, protest rights, and the government’s use of conspiracy statutes against demonstrators. Legal observers say the outcome could influence how similar protest-related cases are prosecuted in the future.
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