Protesters sentenced to decades in prison over ‘Antifa’ shooting at ICE facility (opens original article in a new tab)

A U.S. Marine and seven other protesters received lengthy prison sentences for attacking an ICE facility in Texas, with critics alleging the case targets antifascist activists and sets a precedent for suppressing dissent.

• A U.S. Marine was sentenced to 100 years in prison for shooting a police officer during a demonstration at an ICE facility
• Seven other demonstrators received 30 to 70 year sentences for their roles in the July 4, 2025, incident
• Critics claim the prosecutions set a precedent for targeting antifascist protesters and suppressing political dissent
• The judge stated sentences were meant to send a message to those with similar ideologies
• The Justice Department is investigating antifascist movements following this case