The verdict breakdown: All but one defendant convicted of providing material support to terrorists, rioting, conspiring to use explosives, and using explosives during a riot. Daniel Estrada (not present during the attack) convicted only of concealing records and conspiracy to conceal documents.
The attack at Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado involved fireworks, property damage, and gunfire directed at officers. Prosecutors argued it was orchestrated by Song and carried out by a North Texas Antifa cell. Defense claimed no ambush was intended and violence wasn't planned.
Nine defendants convicted in federal court for the July 4, 2025 "ambush" attack on a Texas ICE detention facility. Benjamin Song hit with attempted murder for shooting a police lieutenant. FBI Director Kash Patel's message: "If you attack federal law enforcement this FBI will use every resource at our disposal to hunt you down."
ICE Director Todd Lyons called the attack "an abhorrent way for antifa terrorists to 'protest'" and said the verdicts prove "those who choose violence over lawful expression will face the full force of the American justice system." The convictions mark a major federal crackdown on organized attacks against law enforcement.
AG Pamela Bondi: "Antifa is a domestic terrorist organization that has been allowed to flourish in Democrat-led cities — not under President Trump. Today's verdict will not be the last as the Trump administration systematically dismantles Antifa and finally halts their violence on America's streets."
The 12-day trial featured testimony from 45+ witnesses and 210+ exhibits. Jurors deliberated roughly a day and a half before delivering the mixed verdict around 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Fort Worth federal courthouse.
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The verdict breakdown: All but one defendant convicted of providing material support to terrorists, rioting, conspiring to use explosives, and using explosives during a riot. Daniel Estrada (not present during the attack) convicted only of concealing records and conspiracy to conceal documents.
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The attack at Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado involved fireworks, property damage, and gunfire directed at officers. Prosecutors argued it was orchestrated by Song and carried out by a North Texas Antifa cell. Defense claimed no ambush was intended and violence wasn't planned.
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Nine defendants convicted in federal court for the July 4, 2025 "ambush" attack on a Texas ICE detention facility. Benjamin Song hit with attempted murder for shooting a police lieutenant. FBI Director Kash Patel's message: "If you attack federal law enforcement this FBI will use every resource at our disposal to hunt you down."
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ICE Director Todd Lyons called the attack "an abhorrent way for antifa terrorists to 'protest'" and said the verdicts prove "those who choose violence over lawful expression will face the full force of the American justice system." The convictions mark a major federal crackdown on organized attacks against law enforcement.
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AG Pamela Bondi: "Antifa is a domestic terrorist organization that has been allowed to flourish in Democrat-led cities — not under President Trump. Today's verdict will not be the last as the Trump administration systematically dismantles Antifa and finally halts their violence on America's streets."
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The 12-day trial featured testimony from 45+ witnesses and 210+ exhibits. Jurors deliberated roughly a day and a half before delivering the mixed verdict around 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Fort Worth federal courthouse.