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Three Found Guilty in Spokane ICE Protest, Mayor Warns

5/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Jac Archer, Bajun Mavalwalla II and Justice Forall were found guilty of conspiracy to impede officers during June 2025 protest at Spokane’s ICE facility.
Mayor Lisa Brown called the prosecution motivated and warned it could chill protest.
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pennell will issue a ruling on the motion to dismiss by early July.
The charge carries up to six years in prison, a $250,000 fine, with sentencing not yet set.

History

Historical Context

The November 30 1999 Seattle WTO summit sparked a Battle of Seattle where 40,000 demonstrators, organized by groups such as the Direct Action Network, clashed with police, leading to over 500 arrests and the resignation of police chief Norm Stamper. In June 2025, Spokane activists including Jac Archer faced conspiracy charges after confronting an ICE detention center, drawing criticism from Mayor Lisa Brown and echoing confrontations over civil-disobedience.

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Story summary

Jac Archer, Bajun Mavalwalla II and Justice Forall were found guilty of conspiracy to impede officers during June 2025 protest at Spokane’s ICE facility.
Mayor Lisa Brown called the prosecution motivated and warned it could chill protest.
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pennell will issue a ruling on the motion to dismiss by early July.
The charge carries up to six years in prison, a $250,000 fine, with sentencing not yet set.

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