7 more Antifa members were indicted for the ambush shooting at an ICE facility in Texas – on charges that include providing material support for terrorism, using an explosive, rioting and multiple counts of attempted murder.
This after two members of the North Texas Antifa cell were indicted last month on terrorism charges.
They face a minimum of ten years, and up to life in prison for some of the suspects.
The charges mark the first time in U.S. history that Antifa affiliates face federal terrorism indictments under the Trump administration’s designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
The attack targeted the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, a DHS facility housing migrants waiting to be deported.
The group – dressed in “black bloc” to hide their identities – launched the coordinated assault involving gunfire, explosives and fireworks, vehicle vandalism, and graffiti.
Shots were fired at Alvarado police officers and unarmed correctional officers, with one officer shot in the neck.
Prosecutors said the assault was a ‘premeditated act of insurrection against government authority.’ ****
They said it was planned via encrypted apps and involved reconnaissance, arms stockpiling, and recruitment from anti-law enforcement circles.
Indicted:
Cameron Arnold, also known as “Autumn Hill,” a key planner in the ambush – trantifa
Zachary Evetts, one of the first two indicted in October for leading the shooting response.
Benjamin Song, accused of directing gunfire at officers and overseeing firearms acquisition.
Savanna Batten, charged with direct participation in the riot and explosives use.
Bradford Morris, also known as “Meagan Morris,” implicated in attempted murders and weapon handling.- trantifa
Maricela Rueda, involved in the assault and later cover-up efforts.
Elizabeth Soto, part of the rioting and material support for the terrorist acts.
Ines Soto, Elizabeth’s co-conspirator in the facility attack and logistics.
Daniel Rolando Sanchez-Estrada, charged separately with concealing evidence, including Antifa propaganda and planning documents, to shield the group.
Charges:
Providing material support to terrorists, encompassing weapons, explosives, transportation, and personnel for the violent enterprise.
Conspiracy to use and carry explosives during a riot, including fireworks and destructive devices hurled at the facility.
Rioting with intent to commit violence, including slashing tires, destroying cameras, and spraying anti-government graffiti.
Multiple counts of attempted murder of federal officers, with malice aimed at correctional staff and local police.
Discharging firearms in furtherance of violent crimes, elevating the assault to a clear terrorist operation.
