Antifa Protesters Face Terrorism Charges
Federal prosecutors have charged two "antifa" protesters with terrorism for their alleged involvement in a shooting during a protest against ICE.
The protest, which took place on July 4, was against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, and resulted in the injury of a local police officer.
President Donald Trump announced that he was designating antifa a "major terrorist organization" — a designation that does not exist under law for domestic groups.
Constitutionally Protected Activity
This is the first time federal terrorism charges have been deployed in association with the "antifa" label, setting a chilling example for how the government will use counterterrorism efforts to crush anti-fascist dissent.
- Two people have been charged with terrorism
- The charges are related to a protest against ICE
- The protest resulted in the injury of a local police officer
Author's summary: Antifa protesters face terrorism charges for constitutionally protected activity.