An overview of the Spokane 3 trial (so far)

On this week’s episode, Aaron Hedge and Pascal went on the air to talk more about the Spokane 3 trial – which began earlier this week on Monday, May 18th – and provide an overview of updates from the courtroom. The two of them gave updates from days 1, 2, and 3 of the trial (which were Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday).

The “Spokane 3” consists of Jac Archer, Justice Forral and Bajun Mavalwalla II, who were charged by the federal government with conspiracy to impede a federal officer by using threats, force or intimidation to stop ICE agents from discharging their duties.

The alleged conspiracy charges come from last year’s June 11th protest, where people in the community tried to stop ICE from taking two detained young men – who were in the US legally – to the ICE detention facility in Tacoma.

They also talked about what’s been going on behind the scenes at RANGE since that protest.

Find the stories they talked about (in order) below:

‘This guy needs to be charged for incitement at the federal level’

ICE Agent who testified in the trial of the Spokane 3 may have made a post asking for federal charges for protester the day after the June 11 protest.

RANGE MediaErin Sellers

PHOTO ESSAY: Community rallies for Spokane 3 as federal trial starts

‘The implication of the jury’s ruling will set precedent that ripples across the nation. We are calling all of you here to help raise awareness and to stand in solidarity.’

RANGE MediaAaron Hedge

Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 1: Deputy said ‘I want to hit someone with a stick’ during protest

Sheriff’s Deputy body camera footage ruled admissible in court. Plus, witnesses appointed legal council after warnings they could be investigated for protesting on June 11, too.

RANGE MediaErin Sellers

Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 1: ‘Please do not bring in politics. Please do not bring in politics.’

Jury selection for the Spokane 3 Trial will bleed over into day two as lawyers probe the jury pool for bias, and jurors share fun facts, favorite movies and interesting takes.

RANGE MediaErin Sellers

The Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 2: The Jury, the Opening Statements, the First Witness

The 15 people deciding the fate of the Spokane 3, and the first pieces of information they learned.

RANGE MediaErin Sellers

The Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 3: ‘Emotions went high today.’

ICE agents ‘came out aggressive,’ one said, at a protest to defend legal immigrants from deportation. Also, one misgendered a protester so much the judge recessed court.

RANGE MediaErin Sellers

Find RANGE's full coverage on the protests and federal trials here:

Spokane Protests – RANGE Media

On June 11, 2025, protesters attempted to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from taking two detained young men who were in the US legally to the ICE detention facility in Tacoma. We reported from the ground for nearly twelve hours as federal agents shoved protesters and the media and threatened federal charges against Spokanites […]

RANGE MediaRANGE

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