Spokane Police stopped aiding FBI after protest arrests, citing law concerns; order reversed by June 19.

Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall instructed officers not to cooperate with the FBI after a June 11 immigration protest, citing legal concerns and state law compliance, while redirecting felony cases to the state attorney general’s office. The protest, involving former City Council President Ben Stuckart, led to dozens of arrests after demonstrators blocked a federal transport. Hall’s order, rescinded by June 19, halted evidence sharing, prompting internal concern over federal investigation delays. The FBI later arrested nine individuals, including Stuckart, on federal charges.