Justice has finally been served in one of the most brazen acts of domestic terrorism to hit American soil in recent memory. On Friday, March 13, 2026, a federal jury in Fort Worth, Texas, convicted nine members of a North Texas Antifa cell for their roles in a violent, premeditated ambush on the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado on July 4, 2025. The DOJ’s announcement marks a major victory in the Trump administration’s crackdown on far-left extremism, proving that law and order is back—and Antifa’s days of running wild are numbered.
These nine radicals—Cameron Arnold (aka Autumn Hill), Zachary Evetts, Benjamin Song, Savanna Batten, Bradford Morris (aka Meagan Morris), Maricela Rueda, Elizabeth Soto, Ines Soto, and Daniel Rolando Sanchez-Estrada—were found guilty on charges including rioting, using weapons and explosives, providing material support to terrorists, obstruction, and—in Song’s case—attempted murder of an Alvarado police officer. Seven others had already pleaded guilty, bringing the total to 16 brought to justice for this assault on federal officers and immigration enforcement.
The trial, which lasted 12 days, featured damning testimony from over 45 witnesses and more than 210 exhibits. Evidence showed these Antifa operatives were part of a militant network explicitly dedicated to overthrowing the U.S. government, law enforcement, and our system of laws. An expert witness described Antifa’s playbook: organized riots, violent assaults, and armed confrontations, with ICE facilities increasingly in their crosshairs to sabotage deportation efforts and undermine border security.
On that Independence Day night, at least 11 of these black-bloc thugs—clad in dark clothing, face coverings, and tactical gear—descended on the Prairieland center, which houses illegal aliens awaiting removal. They came armed with 11 firearms, body armor, and military-grade first-aid kits equipped for gunshot wounds—hardly the tools of “peaceful protesters.” They launched fireworks (explosives) at the building, vandalized vehicles and a guard shack, and created chaos to draw out responders.
When an Alvarado police officer arrived after a 911 call from unarmed correctional officers, the group escalated. Bodycam footage captured Benjamin Song yelling “get to the rifles!” before opening fire, striking the officer in the neck. Thankfully, the wound was non-fatal, and quick action by first responders prevented tragedy. Most attackers were arrested near the scene; Song fled but was captured days later with help from accomplices.
This wasn’t a spontaneous outburst—it was a coordinated terrorist operation by Antifa militants who view ICE as the enemy in their war on America’s sovereignty. Defense attorneys tried to downplay it as a mere “demonstration” gone wrong, denying any real Antifa ties, but the jury saw through the spin.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi didn’t hold back: “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.”
Under President Trump’s leadership, with Antifa officially designated a domestic terrorist group in 2025, the DOJ is finally treating these far-left anarchists like the threats they are. No more coddling in blue-city sanctuaries. This conviction sends a clear message: Attack our officers, target our immigration enforcers, and you’ll face the full weight of federal justice.
For too long, Antifa hid behind masks and “anti-fascist” rhetoric while sowing chaos. Thanks to vigilant law enforcement and a no-nonsense administration, that era is ending—one conviction at a time. America is safer because of it.
