Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison
Summary
Nine Texas protesters were sentenced to long prison terms after being found guilty of terrorism and other charges related to a July 4 protest at an immigrant detention center. The protest involved vandalism and a gunshot that injured a police officer, leading prosecutors to label the group as part of a planned conspiracy linked to antifa.Key Facts
- The protest occurred on July 4 at an immigrant detention facility in Alvarado, Texas.
- Some protesters damaged property, including cars, a guard shack, a government van, and a security camera.
- One activist fired an AR-15 at a police officer, injuring him in the shoulder; the officer survived.
- Sentences ranged from 50 to 100 years in prison for the convicted defendants.
- Prosecutors described the group as a "North Texas antifa cell" and said the attack was planned.
- Eight defendants were convicted of providing support for terrorists, while one was convicted of hiding documents.
- Evidence included the activists’ membership in a book club and gun group, reading leftwing zines, possession of legally purchased guns, and using encrypted messaging.
- Similar government prosecutions against activists interfering with ICE agents have taken place in other cities recently.
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