FBI arrests US Army veteran for 'conspiracy' over protest against ICE
8 days ago
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- US army veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II was arrested for protesting against Trump's immigration policies.
- Mavalwalla, an Afghanistan war veteran, was charged with 'conspiracy to impede or injure officers' after an Ice protest in Spokane.
- Legal experts view the case as an escalation in attacks on first amendment rights.
- Mavalwalla's arrest shocked fellow veterans, who describe him as trustworthy and committed to human rights.
- The indictment alleges Mavalwalla and others blocked a federal facility, but he denies violent actions.
- Mavalwalla's family has a deep connection to Mahatma Gandhi and non-violent protest traditions.
- The case raises concerns about selective prosecution and its chilling effect on free speech.
- Mavalwalla previously helped evacuate Afghans post-Taliban takeover, showcasing his commitment to humanitarian efforts.
- The Trump administration's use of conspiracy charges could expand to quash future protests against Ice.