Antifa Protesters Face Terrorism Charges
Two "antifa" protesters have been charged with terrorism for their alleged involvement in a shooting during a protest against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Prairieland Detention Center in Texas.
The charges were filed after a protest against ICE on July 4, where a local police officer was injured. This is the first time federal terrorism charges have been used in association with the "antifa" label.
President Donald Trump announced that he was designating antifa a "major terrorist organization" — a designation that does not exist under law for domestic groups.
The case sets a concerning precedent for how the government may use counterterrorism efforts to suppress anti-fascist dissent.
The charges are an example of guilt-by-association, where protesters are being pursued for their alleged involvement in the shooting.
Author's Summary
Antifa protesters face terrorism charges for constitutionally protected activity.
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