This case was seen as a test case for harsher enforcement by the Trump administration against protestors, and now there’s a verdict. Three anti-ICE protestors have been found guilty of federal conspiracy charges. The case had to do with a demonstration outside of the Spokane ICE office last June. 

The protest was part of a wave of anti-immigration actions that popped up across the country. The day after the protest in Spokane, the Trump Administration started cracking down on immigration protests by instructing prosecutors to charge non-violent demonstrators with conspiracy. 

So what happens now to these convicted protestors? And what does this mean for future political marches or demonstrations?

Guest:

• Erin Sellers, reporter with RANGE Media, a media organization that covers the Inland Northwest.

Related Links:

• Jury finds Spokane 3 protesters guilty of federal conspiracy charges - Range Media
• Inside the federal trial of 3 Spokane anti-ICE protesters - KUOW
• Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters - New York Times
• Six of the Spokane 9 accept plea deals - Range Media
• Prosecutors told to prioritize, publicize cases tied to Trump immigration protests - Reuters

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