Military Veteran Arrested After ICE Protest in Spokane
May 14, 2025·Location: Spokane, WA
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On June 11, two asylum seekers who reported for immigration court were detained by ICE in Spokane. A protest ensued where demonstrators blocked an ICE bus and deflated its tires. Military veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II, who participated in the protest, was arrested by FBI agents at his home on July 15.
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