Anti-ICE Protesters Convicted on Terrorism Charges for Wearing All Black
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Eight protesters convicted on federal terrorism charges for wearing black clothing during anti-ICE demonstration.
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Terrorism charges for protest clothing could criminalize how you dress at demonstrations and expand government prosecution powers.
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A federal jury convicted eight anti-ICE protesters on terrorism charges for wearing black clothing during a July 4, 2025 demonstration outside ICE's Prairieland Detention Facility in Texas. Benjamin Song was also convicted of attempted murder for shooting a police officer in the neck with a modified AR-15 during the chaotic protest that involved fireworks, spray-painting cars, and gunfire. Prosecutors successfully argued that the defendants' "black bloc" clothing constituted material support for terrorism, marking the federal government's first use of such charges against alleged antifa members. The convicted defendants face up to 15 years in prison on the terrorism charges, while Song faces up to life imprisonment for the attempted murder conviction. This case serves as a potential template for the Trump administration's broader crackdown on left-wing protest groups.
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Convicted defendants face up to 15 years in prison, with this case serving as a template for broader crackdowns.
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8 accused of antifa ties convicted on terrorism charges over shooting at Texas immigration facility - Politico
Eight convicted of terrorism-related charges for attack on Texas ICE facility - Reuters
Texas jury convicts protesters charged with plotting ‘antifa’ attack - The Washington Post
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