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Former Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart Federally Indicted Regarding ICE Protests Last Month
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, JUL 15 – Nine protesters, including former Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart, face federal charges for blocking ICE transport and assaulting officers during a June 11 demonstration, officials said.
- On July 9, federal authorities arrested nine people, including Ben Stuckart, who previously led the Spokane City Council, in connection with a June 11 demonstration at an ICE facility in Spokane.
- The arrests stemmed from a demonstration where protesters, led by Stuckart, attempted to block ICE agents from transporting detainees by obstructing a van and damaging its tires.
- The defendants face charges including a conspiracy involving threats and intimidation of law enforcement agents, as well as physical attacks on federal officers; all nine were formally charged in court, with seven released and two held until a detention hearing scheduled for July 18.
- Mayor Lisa Brown condemned the arrests as politically motivated and called the DOJ and ICE actions a 'perversion of our justice system' causing widespread fear across Spokane.
- The event highlights tensions over immigration enforcement, with local officials urging legal pathways for immigrants and stressing Spokane's longstanding welcoming stance.
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