Alarm after FBI arrests US army veteran for ‘conspiracy’ over protest against Ice
Legal experts say charges against Afghanistan war veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II mark an escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on first amendment rights
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Racism in
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Mission
Our Mission is to identify and address racial disparities through a variety of community efforts which include education, advocacy, research, community engagement, policy impact, and challenges to the existing organizations and structures.
SCAR End of Year Party
December 12, 2025: 6PM-9PM
As the seasons change, SCAR is always looking ahead.
You are invited to attend our End of Year party to celebrate the year’s achievements, get a sneak peek of our 2026 year, and meet the staff and community around SCAR.
Food & beverages will be provided. RSVP to secure your spot & come ready to celebrate!
Already registered? Please note that the venue location has changed!
Bail Fund
Stay safe. Stay grounded. Stand together.
In the face of ongoing injustice and targeted enforcement, SCAR’s rolling out a new bail fund to support anyone who becomes subject to Spokane County Jail (SCJ) while standing up for our community.
Contact the Bail Fund:
Phone: 509-240-9393
Email: bail@scarspokane.org
Lifting Community Voices,
One Story at a Time
SCAR Spokane is proud to support grassroots organizations working on the frontlines of justice.
Recently, we helped build the brands and websites for two powerful partners:
Racial Justice and Police Misconduct Center (RJPMC) — Washington’s first Black-led, statewide civil rights legal clinic, founded in memory of Carlos Hunter. RJPMC stands with families impacted by police violence, exposing injustice, investigating misconduct, and demanding lasting change.
Citizen Nine26 — A community-rooted organization helping people navigate the harms of government misconduct. Their work is grounded in five core pillars: Connect, Advocate, Educate, Listen, Assist.
By helping these organizations strengthen their digital presence and amplify their message, SCAR continues its commitment to
elevating local movements, supporting community-led solutions, and ensuring that those fighting for justice are heard.
News and
Commentary
Range Media
The State of Surveillance in Spokane
As officials prepare more Flock cameras to roll out across Spokane County, here’s what you need to know.
Range Media
Column: When State Terror Comes to Town
‘We blew past “constitutional crisis” months ago, leaving “experts” squabbling about it in the rearview mirror.’
Range Media
Spokane could finally ban warrantless ICE arrests at ticketed street festivals
Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about.
Spokesman
Icing out ICE: Spokane outlaws warrantless immigration enforcement at events on public property
Spokane’s City Council passed the “Safe and Welcome in Spokane” ordinance, requiring federal immigration officers to obtain a warrant before entering permitted events on public property when organizers have requested protection and followed the outlined procedures.
SCAR
What happened to expanding the Office of Police Ombudsman’s limited investigative abilities?
On June 29, 2023, Spokane City Council passed an agreement limiting the Office of Police Ombudsman's independence, requiring chief-approved investigations. This move contradicts the voters' demand for thorough, independent oversight of police misconduct, severely restricting the OPO’s ability to function autonomously and effectively address complaints against the police.
10 years later … When you look like me, you’re only ‘good enough’ until they say you’re not
We can no longer wait for our white counterparts to do what they should have done long ago. No! We must decide for ourselves when we are “good enough.”