Justice Forral
Justice Forral is an American activist and community organizer based in Spokane, Washington. They serve as the Director of Operations for Spokane Community Against Racism (SCAR) and are a Commissioner of the Washington State Tenants Union.Their work focuses on immigrant rights, civil rights, police accountability, and community building.
Early life and education
Justice Forral was born 05/02/1992. Forral is originally from San Diego, California. Publicly available biographical information primarily concerns their activism and civic engagement.
Community and civic engagement
In November 2024, the mayor of Spokane, with City Council approval, appointed Forral to the city's Human Rights Commission.
They have been recognized for encouraging critical dialogue and fostering inclusive community spaces.
Protests and legal proceedings
On September 26th, 2020, Forral was arrested for Obstructing Law Enforcement Officer. Justice Forral's charges were dropped in the "interest of justice".
On June 11, 2025, Forral was arrested during protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Spokane, which sought the release of two detained individuals.They were charged with six counts of felony unlawful imprisonment and pleaded not guilty. Their trial was initially scheduled for September 15, 2025.
Three days later, Forral was arrested again on a warrant for third-degree assault, accused of knocking a deputy’s hat from their head. Spokane City Council member Paul Dillon criticized the timing of the arrest, suggesting it may have been politically motivated.
On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a federal indictment against Forral and others, charging them with conspiracy to impede or injure officers. The indictment alleges that Forral participated in blocking a transport bus, deflating its tires, and placing objects to prevent its movement. These federal charges are separate from the ongoing state-level cases.<ref name="spokesman"
Legal timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26 September 2020 | Arrest during protest; charged with Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer |
| 1 March 2021 | Charges dropped on the "Interest of Justice" |
| 11 June 2025 | Arrest during protest; charged with felony unlawful imprisonment |
| 14 June 2025 | Arrest on warrant for third-degree assault while en route to Spokane Pride |
| 25 June 2025 | Arraignment; pleaded not guilty; trial date set for 15 September 2025 |
| 15 July 2025 | Federal indictment for conspiracy to impede officers and related charges |
