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Texas Judge Declares Mistrial Over Defense Attorney's Shirt

2/18/2026

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A federal judge in Texas declared a mistrial on February 17, 2026, due to defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton wearing a shirt with civil rights icons during jury selection.
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman, appointed by Donald Trump, stated the shirt could bias jurors.
The case involves nine defendants accused of attacking an ICE detention center on July 4, 2025, which prosecutors labeled a coordinated attack.
This case is the first instance of the government pursuing terrorism charges against antifa.
Jury selection will restart on February 20, 2026.

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A federal judge in Texas declared a mistrial on February 17, 2026, due to defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton wearing a shirt with civil rights icons during jury selection.
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman, appointed by Donald Trump, stated the shirt could bias jurors.
The case involves nine defendants accused of attacking an ICE detention center on July 4, 2025, which prosecutors labeled a coordinated attack.
This case is the first instance of the government pursuing terrorism charges against antifa.
Jury selection will restart on February 20, 2026.