UMVA has learned that a significant development has taken place in the fight against domestic terrorism, as eight individuals allegedly linked to Antifa have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a violent attack on an ICE facility near Dallas, Texas, in July 2025.
The attack, which was described as a premeditated act of terrorism inspired by Antifa ideology, involved the use of fireworks, vandalism, and gunfire, resulting in one police officer being struck in the neck by a bullet. The officer miraculously survived the attack.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the ringleader of the group, Benjamin Song, was handed the longest sentence: 100 years in prison. Seven other members of the group received sentences ranging from 30 to 70 years, with four of them being sentenced to at least 50 years behind bars.
The defendants, who were found guilty of terrorism-related charges earlier this year, were part of a group that descended on the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, dressed in black bloc and body armor. They fired off explosives, vandalized federal vehicles, and fired shots at police officers.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the group was involved in a wide range of illicit activities, including riot charges, providing material support to terrorists, conspiracy to use and carry an explosive, and using and carrying an explosive. They were also found guilty of three counts of attempted murder of an officer, three counts of discharging a firearm during a violent crime, corruptly concealing a document, and conspiracy to conceal documents.
The sentencing of the defendants marks a significant victory in the fight against domestic terrorism, with the FBI and Department of Justice vowing to continue their efforts to dismantle Antifa and other extremist groups. The case is being hailed as a major breakthrough in the prosecution of Antifa-related crimes.
The investigation and prosecution of the case involved a massive effort, with over 45 witnesses testifying and more than 210 exhibits being presented as evidence. The trial, which lasted 12 days, resulted in the conviction of nine individuals, with seven others pleading guilty to one count of providing material support to terrorists.
This case marks the first-ever federal Antifa terrorism trial in Texas, and it is expected to have far-reaching implications for the prosecution of similar cases in the future. The sentences handed down to the defendants serve as a strong warning to those who would engage in similar acts of violence and terrorism.
