(The Center Square) – After federal authorities arrested nine individuals in Spokane on Tuesday, some local officials rushed to call it politically motivated – an attempt to silence dissent against President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda – but the county sheriff says some actions have consequences.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington announced the arrests Tuesday in connection with a June 11 protest at a federal facility in Spokane. Former City Council President Ben Stuckart had led the demonstration that eventually led to his arrest and that of 10 others.