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May 29, 2026 Federal jury (Spokane, Washington) convicted three ICE protesters, including an army veteran, on felony conspiracy charges Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
A jury convicted peaceful anti-ICE protesters of felony conspiracy despite no injuries, prompting concerns about weaponized prosecution against constitutional assembly rights.
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- Federal jury convicts three ICE protesters, including army veteran, on felony conspiracy charges — A federal jury in Spokane, Washington, found three protesters—including US Army Sergeant Bajun Mavalwalla—guilty of felony conspiracy charges for their participation in a June 2025 protest against ICE. The defendants face up to six years in prison and $250,000 fines. Legal experts and local officials have characterized the prosecution as a serious escalation in attacks on First Amendment rights. The acting US attorney for eastern Washington resigned rather than sign the indictment, citing lack of injury to officers or protesters.
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Week 71 – 2026-05-23–2026-05-29
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