Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot
Eight individuals associated with Antifa have received lengthy prison sentences, totaling 450 years, for their roles in a 2023 riot at a Texas immigration detention center. The sentences follow convictions for charges including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Why it matters
The case reflects the intense legal and political polarization surrounding domestic extremism and the enforcement of federal law in the US.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nardine Saad Getty Images Eight people who US prosecutors say have ties to Antifa have collectively been sentenced to 450 years in prison for their roles in a riot outside an immigration detention centre in Texas.
The article reports on judicial outcomes and government statements, though it includes controversial labels like 'domestic terrorist organization' as reported by the DOJ.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in