Prosecutors Applied Rarely Used Domestic Terrorism Law to Convict Texas Antifa Members

The federal government this past week set legal precedent by applying a terrorism law—typically used against foreign terrorist organizations—to successfully prosecute a Texas Antifa cell for homegrown political violence. ​The March 13 mixed verdict is expected to deter extremist groups and facilitate future prosecutions of Antifa. ​Eight defendants were convicted in the Fort Worth trial of supporting terrorists, carrying explosives, and rioting. ​Benjamin Song was convicted of attempted murder and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. Prosecutors said Song fired 11 shots until his AR-style rifle jammed, hitting an officer in the neck who had responded to a 911 call. The convictions were seen as a victory for the Trump administration and followed the president’s executive order on Sept. 22, 2025, designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization....