Nine Texas Antifa Members Convicted on Federal Terror Charges

Convictions mark the first time Antifa members have been found guilty of domestic terrorism in the U.S.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:09pm

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A federal jury in Texas has convicted nine members of the North Texas Antifa Cell on charges including rioting, using weapons and explosives, providing material support to terrorists, obstruction, and attempted murder. The group was accused of an attack on an ICE detention center and a police officer in Alvarado, Texas in July 2025. This marks the first time Antifa members have been convicted on federal domestic terrorism charges in the United States.

Why it matters

The convictions represent a significant escalation in the federal government's crackdown on Antifa, which President Trump designated as a domestic terrorist organization in 2025. The charges and guilty verdicts could set a precedent for prosecuting alleged Antifa members across the country, especially in Democrat-led cities where the administration says the group has been "allowed to flourish."

The details

The nine defendants were convicted after a 12-day trial that included 45 witnesses and more than 210 exhibits. They were found guilty of charges related to an attack on the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas and the attempted murder of an Alvarado police officer, both occurring on July 4, 2025. Several other Antifa members had previously pled guilty to providing material support to terrorists.

  • The attack on the ICE detention center and police officer occurred on July 4, 2025.
  • The 12-day trial began on February 23, 2026.
  • The defendants were convicted on March 14, 2026.

The players

Cameron Arnold

Also known as Autunm Hill, he faces a minimum penalty of 20 years and a maximum of life imprisonment.

Zachary Evetts

He faces a sentence ranging from a minimum of ten years up to sixty years in federal prison.

Benjamin Song

He faces a minimum penalty of 20 years and a maximum of life imprisonment.

Pam Bondi

The U.S. Attorney General who said the convictions are just the beginning as the Trump administration continues to pursue accused Antifa members.

Kash Patel

The FBI Director who underscored the bureau's commitment to tracking down Antifa cells.

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What they’re saying

“Antifa is a domestic terrorist organization that has been allowed to flourish in Democrat-led cities — not under President Trump. Today's verdict on terrorism charges will not be the last as the Trump administration systematically dismantles Antifa and finally halts their violence on America's streets.”

— Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General

“Today's verdict shows the FBI remains committed to identifying, locating, and dismantling Antifa and its funding networks across the country. Acts of violence against our law enforcement partners will not be tolerated, and we continue our work to protect communities across the country from domestic terrorism.”

— Kash Patel, FBI Director

What’s next

The defendants face steep sentences ranging from 10 years to life in prison. The Trump administration has vowed to continue pursuing Antifa members across the country.

The takeaway

The convictions of these Antifa members on federal domestic terrorism charges mark a significant escalation in the government's crackdown on left-wing political violence, setting a potential precedent for future prosecutions of alleged Antifa activity nationwide.