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Fort Worth Jury Convicts Nine in Antifa Terror Case

3/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

A Fort Worth, Texas federal jury convicted nine individuals tied to the July 4, 2025 ICE shooting.
The defendants were part of a North Texas 'Antifa cell' and faced attempted murder charges.
Benjamin Song received the conviction for attempting to murder Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross.
The verdict follows U.S. President Donald Trump's designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and marks first federal terrorism case against the group.

History

Historical Context

In 2020, President Donald Trump attempted to designate Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, reflecting rising tensions over political dissent amid nationwide protests following George Floyd's murder. This designation, criticized for lacking legal authority, coincided with increased scrutiny of Antifa's activities, which include both nonviolent protests and violent confrontations. The conviction of nine individuals in Fort Worth for attempted murder highlights the ongoing criminalization of political activism.

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Story summary

A Fort Worth, Texas federal jury convicted nine individuals tied to the July 4, 2025 ICE shooting.
The defendants were part of a North Texas 'Antifa cell' and faced attempted murder charges.
Benjamin Song received the conviction for attempting to murder Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross.
The verdict follows U.S. President Donald Trump's designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and marks first federal terrorism case against the group.

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