FBI Director Kash Patel Praises Agents for Convictions of Antifa, Illegal Aliens

Patel highlights successful operations by FBI field offices across the country

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:10am

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In an internal video obtained by Breitbart News, FBI Director Kash Patel praised the work of FBI officials in several states for bringing Antifa members and illegal aliens to justice. Patel cited convictions of Antifa members in Texas, a former Marine charged for transmitting classified documents, an illegal alien sentenced for drug trafficking, and other successful operations by FBI field offices.

Why it matters

The remarks from the FBI Director highlight the Bureau's focus on combating domestic extremism and illegal immigration, which have been priorities for the current administration. The convictions and sentences demonstrate the FBI's efforts to hold accountable those engaged in violence, espionage, and other criminal activities.

The details

According to the video, a federal jury in Texas convicted 9 Antifa members for an attack on an ICE detention facility, with Patel stating the 'violent extremists targeted law enforcement with weapons and explosives.' The FBI in Kansas City also charged a former Marine with up to 10 years in prison for transmitting classified documents. In Cleveland, the FBI's work led to a 15-year sentence for a Mexican national convicted of drug trafficking. The FBI also made arrests of Indian nationals across multiple states for staged armed robberies to exploit the immigration system.

  • In July 2025, Antifa members attacked an ICE detention facility in Texas.
  • The federal jury in Texas recently returned guilty verdicts on all 9 Antifa defendants.

The players

Kash Patel

The current Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Antifa members

Domestic extremist group that was convicted for an attack on an ICE detention facility in Texas.

Former U.S. Marine

An individual charged by the FBI in Kansas City for transmitting classified documents, facing up to 10 years in prison.

Mexican national

An illegal alien convicted of drug trafficking in Cleveland, sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.

Indian nationals

A group arrested by the FBI in Boston for staging armed robberies to exploit the immigration system.

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What they’re saying

“In Texas, a federal jury convicted nine ANTIFA members for last July's attack on an ICE facility. These violent extremists targeted law enforcement with weapons and explosives... But FBI Dallas and our partners made sure they would face justice.”

— Kash Patel, FBI Director

“Thanks to FBI Kansas City, a former Marine is facing up to 10 years in prison for transmitting classified documents to two people, including one who is believed to be in China.”

— Kash Patel, FBI Director

What’s next

The FBI will continue its investigations and prosecutions of individuals engaged in domestic extremism, espionage, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities that threaten public safety and national security.

The takeaway

The remarks from FBI Director Kash Patel demonstrate the Bureau's commitment to holding accountable those who commit acts of violence, engage in illegal activities, or pose threats to the United States, regardless of their ideological affiliations or immigration status.