Summary
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged two individuals with terrorism-related offenses linked to the antifa movement. These charges follow President Trump’s designation of antifa as a terrorist group. The charges relate to a shooting incident at an immigration detention center in Texas.
Key Facts
- The FBI, led by Director Kash Patel, announced the terrorism charges.
- This is the first time antifa-related terrorism charges have been filed in the U.S.
- President Donald Trump recently designated antifa as a terrorist organization.
- Cameron Arnold and Zachary Evetts are charged with providing support to terrorists.
- The incident involved a shooting at an ICE detention facility in Texas.
- Neither Arnold nor Evetts has entered a plea; a court hearing is set for October 22.
- Their lawyers claim there is no evidence to support the charges.
- The charges do not specifically accuse them of supporting a terrorist organization.
