By — Aaron Glantz Aaron Glantz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/army-veteran-faces-conspiracy-charges-after-participating-in-anti-ice-protest Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio When a U.S. Army veteran was arrested on conspiracy charges for his role in an anti-ICE protest in Spokane, Washington, it was the first time an American had faced those charges in connection with the protests. Some legal experts saw it as an escalation in efforts to suppress and criminalize First Amendment rights. In collaboration with the Pulitzer Center, Aaron Glantz reports. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Mar 27, 2026 By — Aaron Glantz Aaron Glantz