Federal jury finds army veteran and two other ICE protesters guilty of conspiracy
A federal jury has convicted three protesters, including an army veteran, of conspiracy related to a June 2025 protest against ICE. Legal experts view the case as a significant threat to First Amendment rights under the Trump administration. The defendants plan to appeal the verdict, which could result in severe penalties including prison time and fines.
- ▪The jury found the defendants guilty of felony conspiracy charges.
- ▪The case has raised concerns about the erosion of First Amendment rights.
- ▪The defendants are expected to appeal the verdict and have filed a motion to set it aside.
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A person holds up an anti-ICE sign during a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 23 January. Photograph: Tim Evans/ReutersView image in fullscreenA person holds up an anti-ICE sign during a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 23 January. Photograph: Tim Evans/ReutersTrump administrationFederal jury finds army veteran and two other ICE protesters guilty of conspiracyCase involving June 2025 protest is escalation in Trump officials’ attack on first amendment rights, say expertsAaron GlantzThu 28 May 2026 20.58 EDTLast modified on Thu 28 May 2026 20.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA federal jury has found three protesters, including a US military veteran of the war in Afghanistan, guilty on felony conspiracy charges on Thursday for their part in a June 2025 protest against US…
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