Remarkable! #Spokane3
Anat Shenker-Osorio@anatosaurus.bsky.social · 5mo agoJac's reflections: "Despite divisive political rhetoric claiming these...kidnappings are meant to 'keep Americans safe,' we know in our gut that what is happening in our country is wrong. Individually & collectively, we must decide what we will do about it." jacarcher.substack.com/p/notes-from...
This is an absolutely terrifying escalation by the regime. They have now criminalized our freedom to fight the crimes they commit against us and our neighbors. These protesters acted with extraordinary courage and moral clarity.
Khashoggi's Ghost@urocklive1.bsky.social · 5mo agoThis is bad. Three Washington state protesters have been found guilty of federal conspiracy charges for sitting in front of a bus taking people to an immigration detention center in Tacoma, and now face 6 years. Six others took plea deals rather than going to trial. newrepublic.com/post/211138/...
The Trump administration has notched a rare win in its war on protest.
Washington protesters convicted of "conspiracy to impede" ICE agents
The Trump administration has notched a rare win in its war on protest.
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This Administration’s use of the Department of Justice to attack free speech is an abuse of power and a misuse of federal authority and resources. (1/2) www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
Former leader of federal prosecutors in Spokane criticizes outcome of ICE protest trial, the first of its kind locally
The push to pursue, charge and later convict three Spokane residents of federal conspiracy against a government officer during a protest is the first-known case in Eastern Washington’s history, concer...
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The charges never should have been brought. There was absolutely no violence. These were peaceful protesters who did nothing more than link arms. I was stunned with the verdict.
Khashoggi's Ghost@urocklive1.bsky.social · 5mo agoThis is bad. Three Washington state protesters have been found guilty of federal conspiracy charges for sitting in front of a bus taking people to an immigration detention center in Tacoma, and now face 6 years. Six others took plea deals rather than going to trial. newrepublic.com/post/211138/...
A federal jury last week convicted three people on felony conspiracy charges over their involvement in an anti-ICE protest in Spokane, Washington, last June. The “Spokane Three” are awaiting sentencing and face up to six years in prison for conspiracy to impede or injure ICE officers.
Meet Bajun Mavalwalla, Veteran Convicted for ICE Protest in Unprecedented Use of Conspiracy Charges
A federal jury last week convicted three people on felony conspiracy charges over their involvement in an anti-ICE protest in Spokane, Washington, last June. The “Spokane Three” are awaiting sentencin...
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“It was a bit of an odd experience meeting my alleged co-conspirators for the first time in a courtroom.”
‘Broadview 6’ defendants reflect on case doomed by feds' apparent misconduct: 'We didn’t commit a crime’
Free of the charges they faced for seven months, three of the defendants targeted in the high-profile prosecution spoke to the Chicago Sun-Times after the case fell apart and created a credibility cri...
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Independent reporting is incredibly important and @rangemedia.co has the best coverage of the #Spokane3 trial. It looks like the US Attorney's Office put democracy on trial. Democracy lost.
RANGE Media@rangemedia.co · 5mo agoThe attorneys for the defense have said they plan to appeal the verdict, but before that they will ask the judge to overturn it in a Rule 29 hearing in five weeks.
Thank you @jonseidel.bsky.social for telling our stories. And for including my description of Andre, despite not commenting, as a “literal hero” — which is frankly an understatement. The government tried to paint us as villains. They’re going to do it to others. We won’t let them.
Jon Seidel@jonseidel.bsky.social · 5mo agoThe "boring suburban dad." The son of an immigrant. And the political disrupter. They're three members of the "Broadview Six." And they say they have "nothing to apologize for." From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
And the same goes for my codefendants Andre Martin, Michael Rabbit, Brian Straw, Cat Sharp, and Joselyn Walsh. No one took a deal. No one recanted their values. We were at Broadview for the same reason: to protest a concentration camp and the existence of ICE. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
‘Broadview 6’ defendants reflect on case doomed by feds' apparent misconduct: 'We didn’t commit a crime’
Free of the charges they faced for seven months, three of the defendants targeted in the high-profile prosecution spoke to the Chicago Sun-Times after the case fell apart and created a credibility cri...
chicago.suntimes.com
Spokane may be small, but this is important for everyone, and deserves national attention: The conviction of the Spokane 3 has chilling, far-reaching implications for nonviolent protest, free speech, and democracy. @hcrichardson.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social
RANGE Media@rangemedia.co · 5mo agoThe attorneys for the defense have said they plan to appeal the verdict, but before that they will ask the judge to overturn it in a Rule 29 hearing in five weeks.
One of the hardest stories I’ve had to write.
RANGE Media@rangemedia.co · 5mo agoThe verdict in the Trial of the Spokane 3 yesterday was devastating for many of our community members, but for the three defendants - Jac Archer, Justice Forral and Bajun Mavalwalla II - the fight is not over. Read more on what the verdict means and what's next in their ongoing legal battle below.
Today in life under competitive authoritarianism
Khashoggi's Ghost@urocklive1.bsky.social · 5mo agoThis is bad. Three Washington state protesters have been found guilty of federal conspiracy charges for sitting in front of a bus taking people to an immigration detention center in Tacoma, and now face 6 years. Six others took plea deals rather than going to trial. newrepublic.com/post/211138/...
This is bad. Three Washington state protesters have been found guilty of federal conspiracy charges for sitting in front of a bus taking people to an immigration detention center in Tacoma, and now face 6 years. Six others took plea deals rather than going to trial. newrepublic.com/post/211138/...
Anti-ICE Protesters Found Guilty in Case That Guts Free Speech Rights
Three protesters were convicted of federal conspiracy charges.
newrepublic.com
BREAKING: Yesterday, a jury in Spokane convicted 3 individuals of felony conspiracy charges in connection with a protest outside a federal facility over the transfer of two men who were legally in the country to an immigration detention center.
This Is How to Stop Trump’s Vindictive Prosecutions www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/o...
Opinion | This Is How to Stop Trump’s Vindictive Prosecutions
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The verdict in the Trial of the Spokane 3 yesterday was devastating for many of our community members, but for the three defendants - Jac Archer, Justice Forral and Bajun Mavalwalla II - the fight is not over. Read more on what the verdict means and what's next in their ongoing legal battle below.
The Trial of the Spokane 3: ‘The entire weight of the United States government’
The guilty verdict for three Spokane protesters and what’s next in their case.
rangemedia.co
SO important that yesterday's #Spokane3 trial verdict gets the national press it deserves; not only does it increase the chances of those 3 incredible community members receiving #justice, it warns others that #ICEprotests are being watched from the sky www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/u... @nytimes.com
ICE Protesters Convicted in a Case That Tested a Trump Strategy
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@lizdye.bsky.social appreciate everything you and the Public Notice team do! Are y'all following the conspiracy trial of the 'Spokane 3' here in Spokane, WA? Jury deliberations continue today! Local independent outlet Range Media has done a fantastic job the past two weeks (and months!) covering it.