Antifa Protesters Charged With Terrorism
Two "antifa" protesters have been charged with terrorism for their alleged involvement in a shooting during a protest against ICE.
Federal prosecutors in Texas announced the charges, which are the first federal terrorism charges associated with the "antifa" label.
President Donald Trump announced that he was designating antifa a "major terrorist organization" – a designation that does not exist under law for domestic groups.
The charges are seen as a chilling example of how the government will use counterterrorism efforts to crush anti-fascist dissent.
- The protest was against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
- A local police officer was injured during the protest.
Author's summary: The US government is using terrorism charges to suppress anti-fascist protests.
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