Summary
Two men from North Texas face terrorism-related charges for allegedly attacking a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center in July. Authorities claim the attack involved members of a group identified as an "Antifa cell," and that the suspects used firearms and fireworks during the incident. This case marks the first known use of material support to terrorism charges against individuals linked to Antifa.
Key Facts
- Two men, Cameron Arnold and Zachary Evetts, are charged with terrorism-related crimes after an ICE detention center attack.
- They allegedly provided material support to terrorists and attempted to murder U.S. officers.
- The attack occurred on July 4 at the Prairieland ICE detention facility in Alvarado, Texas.
- The suspects reportedly used fireworks to distract officers and vandalized vehicles outside the facility.
- Law enforcement claims the group heavily planned the attack, including firearm training and using an encrypted app to organize.
- The group was allegedly heavily armed, with over 50 firearms reportedly purchased locally.
- President Trump had labeled Antifa a terrorist organization, citing its disruptive goals against U.S. government and law enforcement.
