Black-Clad Protesters Convicted on Terrorism Charges Over ICE Protest

A Fort Worth federal jury convicted eight protesters of providing material support to terrorists for wearing black bloc clothing during a July 4 demonstration outside the Prairieland ICE facility, and convicted Benjamin Song on attempted murder and firearm charges after he shot a police officer. Several co-defendants were acquitted on attempted murder counts. The case also involved related convictions and highlights prosecutors’ use of material support charges against alleged antifa members, a novel approach in domestic terrorism prosecutions and a potential bellwether for future cases.