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Nine Convicted in North Texas ICE Attack, Kash Patel Warns Attackers
Mixed verdict delivered in federal trial of nine accused in 2025 ICE facility attack in Texas, with convictions on terrorism and explosives charges.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:12pm
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A federal jury delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of nine people accused of carrying out a 2025 attack on an ICE detention facility in North Texas. Several defendants were convicted of charges including attempted murder, providing material support to terrorists, rioting, and using explosives, while others were acquitted on some counts. Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, praised the FBI's work in the case and warned those who target federal law enforcement.
Why it matters
The attack on the ICE facility highlighted growing tensions around immigration enforcement and the rise of militant anti-government groups. The convictions send a strong message about the consequences of targeting federal officers, while the acquittals on some charges raise questions about the strength of the government's case.
The details
The July 4, 2025 attack in Alvarado, Texas involved fireworks, damage to buildings and vehicles, and gunfire directed at officers. Prosecutors argued the attack was orchestrated by Benjamin Song and carried out by members of a North Texas Antifa cell. Song was convicted of the most serious charge - attempted murder - for shooting a police lieutenant. All but one of the nine defendants were found guilty of providing material support to terrorists, rioting, conspiring to use explosives, and using explosives during a riot.
- The attack occurred on July 4, 2025.
- The federal trial concluded with the verdict on March 13, 2026.
The players
Kash Patel
A former Trump administration official who praised the FBI's work in the case and warned those who target federal law enforcement.
Benjamin Song
The defendant convicted of the most serious charge of attempted murder for shooting a police lieutenant during the attack.
Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross
The police officer who was shot by Benjamin Song during the attack.
What they’re saying
“The guilty verdicts in today's case go to show this FBI's 24/7 commitment to identifying, locating, and dismantling ANTIFA members and their networks. I want to thank our Dallas field office and great partners for delivering justice. If you attack federal law enforcement this FBI will use every resource at our disposal to hunt you down.”
— Kash Patel
What’s next
The judge will determine the sentences for the convicted defendants in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
This case highlights the government's aggressive pursuit of those accused of targeting federal law enforcement, even as the mixed verdict raises questions about the strength of the evidence. It underscores the heightened tensions around immigration enforcement and the potential for violence from anti-government extremist groups.
