A federal jury has found three protesters from Spokane guilty of conspiracy charges related to an ICE protest in downtown Spokane. The defendants, including an army veteran, were convicted of conspiring to impede federal officers, igniting debates over free speech rights and the implications of the verdict. The outcome has drawn criticism from local officials, including the mayor, who expressed concern over the impact of this ruling on future protests. As Spokane grapples with the guilty verdict, discussions about the boundaries of lawful protest and the responsibilities of activists in the face of federal law enforcement are intensifying.