Trump's Fascist DOJ Convinced A Jury To Convict An Imaginary 'Antifa Terror Cell'

March 16, 2026

TL;DR

Nine people were convicted by a federal jury in Texas on charges related to an Antifa protest.
The charges include rioting, material support to terrorists, and using explosives, stemming from a protest outside an ICE detention center where one defendant shot an officer.
Most defendants claim they were unaware of the gunman's intent to shoot and did not possess firearms.
One defendant was convicted of trying to hide 'Antifa materials' ('zines') from the DOJ, facing a maximum of 40 years.
The article criticizes the DOJ's characterization of the 'zines' and contrasts the convictions with the January 6th events.
Studies are cited suggesting far-right extremism is responsible for more violent acts than far-left extremism.
The article suggests the convictions send a message that protesting or knowing the wrong people can be dangerous.

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