Spokane Mayor and Washington Attorney General Should Be Indicted!

Former Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart was indicted on July 15th, along with eight others, for Conspiracy to Impede or Injure Officers during the June 18th ICE protests. The charge carries up to six years in prison or a $250,000 fine, highlighting the seriousness of the case. What makes this more explosive are the comments made by Lisa Brown at a press conference, where she admitted to connecting Stuckart with Nick Brown and acknowledged that blocking ICE’s vehicles violated Spokane’s own municipal code. Her statements raise questions about whether she and Nick Brown were also part of the conspiracy by knowingly supporting actions to obstruct federal law enforcement.
This controversy ties directly into Washington’s Keep Washington Working Act and the ongoing debate over cooperation with ICE. Critics argue that state officials, by refusing to assist federal immigration enforcement, undermine the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution and put public safety at risk. The tragic death of Trooper Christopher Gaad, caused by an illegal immigrant driving drunk, has further fueled demands for accountability. As U.S. attorneys weigh possible indictments and politicians like Bob Ferguson face pressure for their stance on immigration enforcement, this case could have major implications for Spokane and Washington State politics.