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July 4 Texas Prison Shooting Yields 30-100-Year Antifa Sentences

6/24/2026

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Antifa Sentenced

Prosecutors labeled the July 4, 2025 attack domestic terrorism, marking the first antifa-linked sentencing since President Donald Trump designated the movement terrorist.
Eight defendants received 30- to 100-year sentences for the July 4, 2025 shooting at Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the sentences show justice against antifa terrorists targeting police.
Defense lawyers said defendants planned a demonstration, denied antifa ties, and sought to be heard.

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Song Sentenced

Critics warned the 100-year sentence could chill First Amendment-protected protests, citing President Donald Trump’s antifa terrorist order.
Former Marine Benjamin Song received the maximum 100-year federal sentence for the July 4 shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center.
Family members and supporters said the defendants were young activists with intentions and urged leniency.
Attorney Phillip Hayes noted Song’s Marine service and record, claiming the judge ignored those qualities.

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Antifa Sentenced

Prosecutors labeled the July 4, 2025 attack domestic terrorism, marking the first antifa-linked sentencing since President Donald Trump designated the movement terrorist.
Eight defendants received 30- to 100-year sentences for the July 4, 2025 shooting at Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the sentences show justice against antifa terrorists targeting police.
Defense lawyers said defendants planned a demonstration, denied antifa ties, and sought to be heard.

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